BALZER Field Floater, User Manual

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Lubrication & Maintenance
DAILY MAINTENANCE & INSPECTIONS BEFORE USE
1. Check air pressure in tires. (as per recommended tire pressure)
2. Torque wheel nuts on all tires. (as per recommended torque specifications)
3. Inspect all suspension parts for damage. (repair or replace as needed)
4. Check all oil chambers for proper oil level. (as per recommended oil specifications)
5. Inspect all moving components for damage. (repair or replace as needed)
6. Check that brakes are working correctly.
7. Check for any hydraulic oil or any oil that may be leaking out.
(repair or replace as needed)
8. During cold weather conditions check that there is no ice build up on any moving parts. (could prevent
components from moving)
DAILY GREASING (AS PER LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS)
1. PTO, joints and telescoping shafts.
2. Swivel tow bar hitch.
3. All cylinders pivot bushings.
4. All moving parts that can be greased.
5. Steering system kingpins.
EVERY 40 HOURS OF OPERATION
1. Check all oil chambers for proper oil level.
2. Torque wheel nuts on all tires.
(as per recommended torque specifications)
3. Apply never seize to shaft on the upper vertical auger.
EVERY END OF SEASON OF OPERATION
1. Change oils in all oil chambers with recommended oil.
2. Grease steering system kingpins with extra amount of grease while turning axle in both directions in order to
push out all the old grease.
Periodic Maintenance
Before doing any maintenance to the hydraulic system, turn the tractor
engine off and relieve all pressure from the hydraulic systems.
CAUTION
Torque lug nuts to 420 ft/lbs.
Tighten lug nuts before each day’s use for the first 5 days.
WARNING
4. Empty unit completely.
5. Cycle and apply never seize to shaft that goes through pillow block bearing on top of upper vertical auger.
6. Clean exterior and interior of unit thoroughly with a high pressure washer.
7. Drain unit completely. Open all drain plugs and or doors.
8. Wipe a thick coat of grease on all cylinder rods before storing unit.
9. Proceed to a complete lubrication of the unit.
10. Store inside out of the weather.
11. Check for any hydraulic oil or any oil that may be leaking out.
(Repair or replace as needed)
NOTE
Refer to “HYD STEERING TANDEM” in Parts Section for location.