Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
985017/985018
13
REV122021
MAINTENANCE
FEED CYLINDER BLEEDING
Air trapped in the hydraulic cylinder can cause the down fed of the machine head to be
erratic or “bouncy”. Before taking corrective steps observe CAUTION note.
CAUTION: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC TUBING
CONNECTIONS BE LOOSENED OR DISCONNECTED WITH THE MACHINE HEAD IN
THE UP POSITION.
1. Using AW32 hydraulic oil or equivalent, open the oil cup and fill to top with oil, then close.
2. With your finger over the oil cup lid raise the head of the machine then lower it.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 until the oil cup is full.
LUBRICATION
Lube Point
(See below) Description Frequency Lubricant
Instructions
1
Drive wheel
ring gear
6 months
D
Clean thoroughly before lubricating.
2
Gear box
Maintain
level
B
Maintain level at 2 to 3 ounces.
Drain and refill yearly. Capacity of 3
ounces.
3
Pivot bar (2
fittings)
Monthly
C
Use grease gun.
4
Tension
screw
6 months
C
Clean threads before lubricating.
5
Idle wheel
slide ways
6 months
C
Clean thoroughly before lubricating.
6
Feed cylinder Maintain
level
A
Maintain level found at the top of oil
cup.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
A
Mobil DTE 24 or 26 oil.
Viscosity range 310SSU @ 100°F
B
Gear oil 80/90.
Mobil SCH634 synthetic gear lube.
C
General purpose grease.
Viscosity range NLGI-2.
D
Open gear lubricant.
