H&S 3156, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION GUIDE
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Constant angle applications must have a lube interval of 4 hours.
IMPORTANT
DAMAGE WILL OCCUR
IF 80° C.V. JOINT
ANGLE IS EXCEEDED
PTO ASSEMBLY
Care must be taken to keep the male and female driving elements well lubricated and free sliding. Failure
to observe this precaution will result in excessive pressure being required to collapse or extend the
assembly while subject to operating torque. This excessive force may damage or displace the jackshaft
bearings. DO NOT lubricate the shield surfaces. The shield surfaces must be kept dry, as dirt
accumulation on them will quickly cause these units to bind and not rotate. Care should also be taken to
be certain that the rotating integral shields are not dented or damaged, as this also will result in
excessive force being applied against the jackshaft. Damaged shields also cause obvious difficulties
when installing the assembly. If at any time the shields do not turn freely, they should be checked to
determine the cause, and repaired or cleaned. To avoid damage to the main drive bearings, avoid
turning sharp corners while PTO is running.
Start and Stop PTO slowly to avoid damage to the drive line.
GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of fluid per local waste disposal regulations whenever service is
performed on hydraulic components, valves, cylinders, hoses, etc.
GREASE FITTINGS
There are numerous grease fittings on the spreader. The operator should become familiar with all
lubrication points and establish a systematic routine to insure complete and quick lubrication of the
machine. If these are lubricated properly and often enough, it will prolong the life of the spreader.
(Grease every 10 hours, also before and after power washing.) Make certain that the grease fittings
are free of paint and dirt, force a high-quality grease into them until the grease comes out around the
shaft on the sleeve-type bearings. On the sealed ball bearings, grease should be added slowly until a
slight bead forms at the seals indicating the correct amount of lubricant. Wipe off excess grease to
prevent the accumulation of chaff and grit around the bearings.