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DOC06340 Rev.
OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL
RUNNING FLOOR II
®
DX-i
4.0
Maintenance
DANGER:
The extreme forces exerted by the floor, when in operation, can result in
damage to equipment, as well as cause serious injury or death. Always follow lockout/
tagout procedures. Switch off the Power Take Off (PTO) and
manually push the ball valve to
the fully open position during maintenance and/or service work.
4.1 Life Extending Practices
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Follow the Start-Up procedures in this manual.
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Use only clean oil, free from contamination.
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Regularly inspect the system for loose bolts. Loose cylinder clamp bolts and flooring bolts are
the most common cause of severe damage to the drive or flooring.
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Be aware of the pressures your system typically runs at (with and without loads). Increased
pressure can indicate potential problems.
4.2 Preventative Maintenance
4.2.1 Monthly Service (25 operating hours)
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Check the system for hydraulic leaks.
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Check the operating temperature. No single component should be warmer than 60 °C
[140 ºF] while the system is running.
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Torque cylinder barrel clamp bolts and floor bolts. (See 4.3 Maintenance section for
special values and instructions.) Any bolts that were loose should be checked weekly
until found to be tight.
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Pressure wash drive unit, sub-deck, and slats (recommended quarterly, minimum twice
per year).
4.2.2 6-Month Service (150 operating hours)
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Change the oil filters.
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Cycle the system
briefly
in both directions and observe to ensure proper operation. Do
NOT allow material to compact against the front of the trailer or against the rear doors.
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Inspect cross-drive support bearings, wearpads, tubes and shoes for wear. (See 4.4
Cross-Drive Wear Component Diagram section). Replace as needed.
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Inspect floor bearings and seals for excessive wear (especially above the tires). (See 4.5
Flooring Wear Component Diagrams section) Replace as needed.
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Inspect floor slats for wear. If discharge end of slats are worn down more than 75% of
original material thickness rotate all floor slats, end for end, to increase life of the floor. If
floor has already been rotated, contact KEITH for replacement slats.