McLaughlin New Way K-PAC KP03, User Manual

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KP03 Mini Apartment Compactor
MAINTENANCE
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YEARLY CHECK
• Electrician to check all electrical connections, check motor resistance (recording successive readings
helps to prevent future failure). Under heavy use, grease the motor. (DO NOT OVER-GREASE)
• Hydraulic system - prior to winter season, drain and clean inside of reservoir by removing clean-out cover.
Check and clean filter, replace cover and refill. Check for tightness. Refill reservoir with recommended
hydraulic fluid.
• Check structure of compactor for potential trouble areas and repair as needed.
• Check hoses to insure that they do not become severely worn before being replaced. A broken hose will
allow the reservoir to be pumped dry and ruin the pump.
• Inspect Ram for the condition of the wear bars and stop blocks.
Figure 23
• Inspect Ram for the condition of the wear bars (Figure 23, 1) and stop blocks (Figure 23, 2) .
• Check condition of cylinder pivot pins and wear bushings. Replace as necessary.
• Open top inspection cover plate and clean out any accumulation of waste material. Wash area and replace
cover. If build-up is significant, then a more frequent clean-out is advised.
Too much accumulation and build-up of waste material behind the ram
can cause hydraulic hose and fitting failure.
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