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11.6 General lubrication
In view of the fact that the shredders often operate in extreme conditions, ELIET considers it im-
portant to use high-quality materials. ELIET therefore recommends the use of special lubricants
(from the assembly stage onwards). (See the appendix for the list of lubricants.)
The following parts require regular lubrication:
• Pivot points and friction surfaces (see § 11.6.1).
• Grease zerks (see § 11.6.2).
• Bearings (see § 11.6.3).
• Chains and gears (see § 11.6.4).
Caution:
Before performing lubrication, make sure to switch off the engine and to
remove the key from the ignition switch. Gloves must also be worn during
this maintenance.
11.6.1 Lubricating the pivot points
This group includes the following
locations on the machine:
1.
Handlebar pivot point
2.
Discharge belt conveyor locking
pin and feed roller arm
3.
Shielding panels pivot points
4.
Oscillating point of the front
wheel shaft
5.
Pushrod ball joints of the front
wheel steering
6.
Ball joints of the hydraulic valves
7.
Nylon sealing plates for the feed
roller guides
8.
Sieve screen fi xing peg
9.
Throttle control lever pivot point
10.
Throttle valve pivot point on the engine
Proceed as follows:
• Whenever possible, disassemble the hinge or the joint.
• Spray some penetrating oil containing molybdenum disulphide onto the frictions surfaces and
allow the oil to penetrate.
• Wipe away all traces of old lubricant and dirt.
• In the event of some parts not being accessible, use compressed air to remove all traces of old
lubricant and dirt (e.g. in the joints of pivot points).