Kobelt 7012 Series, Owner'S Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual

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Helm pump-7012 Kobelt Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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8 M
AINTENANCE
8.1 P
REVENTATIVE
M
AINTENANCE
Minimal maintenance is necessary All Kobelt products are designed to provide many years of
trouble-free operation Kobelt products are machined and assembled in-house and then put
through comprehensive testing and quality assurance procedures before shipping.
•
Monthly (12 times/year)
o
Check the oil level in pump. If a header tank (expansion tank) is
installed, the oil level should be about ½ full.
o
Test Manual Mode to ensure proper hand-over and operation.
•
Quarterly (4 times/year)
o
Inspect connections for leaks, and mounting bolts and nuts are tight for
their functions.
•
Every two years
o
Sample and analyze the oil in the steering lines.
o
Check for corrosion and excessive wear at all moving parts that could
cause problem in normal operation.
8.2 R
ECOMMENDED
S
PARE
P
ARTS
As a minimum Kobelt recommends the following spare parts are on-hand:
Table 2: Recommended Spares
RECOMMENDED SPARES
QTY ITEM KOBELT PART #
1
REPAIR KIT FOR HELM PUMP 7012
• O-RINGS AND SEAL SHAFT
7012-RK
When purchasing spare parts refer to Appendix B: Parts List at the back of this manual for
Kobelt component Part Numbers. See instructions at the end of this manual for shaft seal
replacement.
It is recommended that any required service work on a Kobelt
product be performed by a factory authorized service
representative. Please contact the nearest Kobelt authorized
distributor for assistance.