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 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.
Drive Belt
Check belt tension, alignment and inspect
belt for wear or damage. Replace damaged
or worn belt.
Every Week.
Rotor Bearings
Check bearings for side-to-side and up/
down movement. Replace bearings if
movement is found.
Every Week.
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
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining
wood products can expose you to wood
dust, a substance known to the State of
California to cause cancer�
Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust
mask or other safeguards for personal
protection� For more information go to
www�P65Warnings�ca�gov/wood�
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WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or
respirator�
Follow local, state and federal
regulations�
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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