Altec DRM 12, Manual

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Section 7 — Maintenance • 43
Lubrication Chart
10 Hours 50 Hours 200 Hours 1,000 Hours
Component Lubricant Applicator Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly
Cutter bearings A Grease gun
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Feed roll bearings A Grease gun
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Slide box A Grease gun
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Chute rotation A Grease gun
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Hinges, friction points B, C Spray
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Linkages B, C Spray
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Axle bearings A Grease gun Refer to axle owners manual
Jack A Grease gun
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Hydraulic oil ISO 46
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PTO As required As required by PTO manufacturer
Engine As required As required by engine oil manufacturer
Letter Lubricant
A Use a premium grade, high temperature, lithium based grease. Some suggested greases include:
Mobile Mobilith AW 2, Shell, Alvaina Grease 2, Texaco 1939 Premium RB, Amoco Ryko Premium Grease.
B General purpose spray lubricant
C Spray lubricant that penetrates and adheres with good water resistance, is unaffected by temperature
extremes and has extreme pressure properties. Anti-seize compound with extreme pressure lubrication
that prevents seizure, corrosion, rust, and galvanic pitting.
Bearings
Spherical roller bearings are used on the cutter head and
feed roll assemblies. They require periodic lubrication
with a chassis lubricant.
It is very important to grease this type of bearing regu-
larly. If they are not greased properly, the usable life of
the bearing will be greatly reduced.
Remove any exposed grease from the bearing. Grease
each bearing daily with three or four pumps with a stan-
dard grease gun.
Slide Box
Clean exposed existing grease from the outside areas
of the way surfaces. Pump grease in all four ways until
new grease is observed.
Chute Rotation
Clean exposed existing grease from the outside areas of
the chute rotation area. Pump grease in all four grease
fittings until new grease is observed.
Hinge and Friction Points
Chipper operation and longevity can be improved by
keeping all hinges and friction points lubricated. Remove
all dirt, corrosion, or foreign matter. Lubricate with ap-
propriate applicator.
Axle Bearings
Standard axles on Altec Environmental Products, LLC
chippers have the UltruLube feature. This feature flushes
and lubricates both the inner and outer wheel bearings.
If your axle is equipped with the UltruLube feature, the
bearings can be periodically repacked and lubricated
without removing the hubs.
The procedure is as follows.
1. Remove the rubber plug from the end of the grease
cap.
2. Place a standard grease gun onto the grease fitting
located in the end of the spindle. Make sure the
grease gun is fully engaged on the fitting.