BATCO - T
OP
D
RIVE
F
IELD
L
OADER
8. M
AINTENANCE
1300 P, 1500 P S
ERIES
8.3. S
ERVICE
& M
AINTENANCE
P
ROCEDURES
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8.3. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you
will enjoy many years of trouble-free service.
8.3.1. F
LUIDS
AND
L
UBRICANTS
G
REASE
:
• Use SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure
(EP) performance. SAE multi-purpose lithium based grease is also
acceptable.
S
TORING
L
UBRICANTS
:
• Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are
used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area
protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
8.3.2. G
REASING
Note:
Most original equipment bearings used by Batco are sealed units and will not
accept grease.
1. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt
and grit.
2. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
3. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean
lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
8.3.3. C
ONVEYOR
B
ELT
T
ENSION
A
ND
A
LIGNMENT
Adjusting your conveyor belt for proper tension helps to ensure trouble-free
operation and long belt life. A conveyor belt only needs to be tight enough to not
slip on the drive roller. If the belt is too loose, it will slip on the drive roller making
a noticeable sound and slowing the belt down. To correct belt slippage and set
proper tension in the belt, follow the steps in the corresponding section below.
Important:
If belt is slipping and adjustment bolts are fully tightened, then belt must be
shortened. See Section 8.3.7.
Belt should not be easy to pull from the hopper transition sides, otherwise the
belt will require tensioning.
WARNING
Ensure ignition key is removed, or lock out
power source before adjusting or servicing
conveyor.
