5 SERVICE And MAINTENANCE
5.1 Maintenance
Maintenance Chart
General Inspection
Inspect the unit for any buildup of
contamination (dirt, stones, etc.).
Daily
Cutting Teeth
Check and rotate or replace one at a time
as necessary. With daily use expect to
replace 4 to 6 teeth per day. (See Replace
Cutting Teeth in this section.)
Every 4 hours.
Gearbox Oil
Change gear box oil. Use synthetic 90W
gear oil. Capacity is 1.5 qt (1.5 L).
Every 200 hours.
5.2 Inspections
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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death caused
by unexpected movement:
1�
Park tractor on a level surface�
2�
Engage tractor park brake�
3�
Disengage PTO�
4�
Shut off engine and remove key�
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WARNING
Clean machine thoroughly before
service or maintenance procedures�
The health effects from exposure to
wood dust are due to chemicals in the
wood or chemical substances in the
wood created by bacteria, fungi, or
molds�
Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination
(dirt, stones, etc.).
Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use. Keep
cutting teeth in good condition. Unit will cut faster
and remaining teeth will last longer if broken teeth
are replaced.
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