Dynapac CC1250, Instruction Manual

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Steering Cylinder and Steering
Joint
Drum - Oil Level
1. Run the roller slowly until the oil plug is
opposite one of the inspection holes.
The steering cylinder is located under the
operator’s platform. There is a grease fitting near
the base and rod ends of the cylinder.
2. Unscrew the plug and check that the oil level
reaches up to the bottom of the hole. Top up
Maintenance 64
1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left. All
four grease nipples can now be accessed
from the right side of the machine.
2. Wipe the grease nipples.
3. Grease each nipple with five strokes of the
hand-operated grease gun. Make sure that
grease penetrates into the bearing. If grease
does not penetrate the bearings, it may be
necessary to relieve the articulation joint with
a jack while repeating the greasing process.
Figure 7-15: Greasing
A Grease nipple
with new oil if necessary. Use oil as per the
lubricant specification.
3. Clean the magnetic oil plug from any metallic
residue, and refit the plug.
Figure 7-16: Drum Oil Filling
A Filling
B Level check
C Drain
Controls
If the lever gets stiff after a prolonged period of
use, remove the cover and lever and lubricate.
Lubricate the forward/reverse lever in the engine
compartment with a few drops of oil.