H&S 2958, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.
Maintenance Safety
1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and safety information in this manual.
2. Support the machine with blocks or safety stands when changing tires or working
beneath.
3. Follow good shop practices:
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity for the job.
5. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, set park brake, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
6. Make sure all guards are in place and are properly secured when maintenance
work is completed.
7. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make sure all lines, fittings and
couplers are tight and in good condition.
8. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing or disconnection from the
tractor.
9. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5.1 SERVICE
5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1.
Grease: Use a SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure
(EP) characteristics. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium based grease.
2.
Lubricants: Your unit can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants
are used. Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store them in an area
protected from dust, moisture and other contaminants. Gearbox takes 300ml of SAE
80W-90 Gear Oil.
5.1.2 GREASING
Refer to Section 5.1.1 for recommended grease. Use the Service Record checklist
provided to keep a record of all scheduled servicing.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant
passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
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