Buhler Inland 1500, Operator And Parts Manual

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1500 Bale Carrier
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LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake
and remove ignition key before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing the 1500
Bale Carrier.
CAUTION
Ensure the 1500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely
blocked. Otherwise, verify the 1500 Bale Carrier is properly coupled to the drawbar on a
tractor with a minimum mass of 12480 LB (5660 kg).
Pivot Points
Lubricate 1500 Bale Carrier bushings and pivots every eight hours of average
operation with high-grade grease at all fitting locations. Select grease based on
the expected outside temperature range. Lithium, Molybdenum and synthetic
greases are preferred. Use the tractor hour meter as a guide. Increase lubrication
intervals for extreme use or adverse conditions. Each pivot should be lubricated
until grease is visible at pin. The fixed arm carrier has 12 lubrication points and
the RPU carrier has 13 points. Refer to the illustrations below for locations.
RPU PIVOT LEFT
AND RIGHT SIDES
HITCH BEAM
AXLE BEARING
AXLE BEARING
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ENDS
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
ENDS
BUSHINGS
RPU LUBRICATION LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
Roller Chain
Manually brush SAE lubricant while chain is stationary.
Lubricate the chain every time bolt torque maintenance is performed.
Carrier Beams
Apply a graphite coating such as Slip Plate
TM
to the carrier beams as required to
ensure a smooth push back operation.
Follow application instructions as provided by the coating manufacturer.
At the end of the season apply a coating to prevent rust on the carrier beams.