Meyer 8720 Operators, Operator And Parts Manual

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Model 8720 / 8865 -22-
8. LUBRICATION
WARNING:
SHUTOFF AND LOCKOUT POWER BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR
SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
Note: Use a grease type that is composed of a high quality lithium complex or better, unless otherwise stated. We
recommend using a #1 grade in colder temperatures or a #2 grade in warmer temperatures.
8.1. DAILY LUBRICATION (EVERY 8-12 LOADS)
Grease (2) rear spinner lower bearings. These bearings are grease line fitted to the LR frame channel of
the spreader.
Oil (6) roller chain drives with automatic oiler at
the front of spreader with clean 30-weight oil. The
roller chains are accessible by opening the front steel
shielding cover.
Grease PTO Drive line (9) places with Lithium
grease every 8 hours.
Grease (7) bearings supporting the three large jack shaft reduction sprocket weldments and the third auger
drive shaft on the front drive. The zerks are accessible by the right front side grease bank and through the
access holes in front plate. Be careful not to over grease.
Grease (2) auger shaft bearings. These bearings are grease line fitted to the LF and RF frame channels of
the spreader. Over greasing is not possible (10-15 pumps minimum).
IMPORTANT: Check regularly for any observable lubricant leakage of the (3) gearboxes at the rear of the
spreader. See L12 & L14 under
Monthly Lubrication
.
8.2. WEEKLY LUBRICATION (EVERY 25-30 LOADS)
Grease (3) PTO input shaft bearings. These bearings are grease line fitted to the RF frame channel and
the front bearing channel of the spreader.
Grease (5) bearings on the RH side line shaft. The front bearing is zerk accessible through the RF steel
shielding. The remaining rear bearings are located along the RH side of the spreader tank, zerks accessible
through the steel shielding.
Grease (2) tandem wing pivots. Effectively grease by jacking up the spreader to relieve pressure points on
the pivot shaft and tandem wing collar. Over greasing is not possible.
Grease (2) flow control rear gate slide guides. With the flow control rear gate opened, grease the slide
guides from top side. Allow grease to lubricate flow control rear gate ends and slide guide surfaces. In freezing
weather dump used motor oil down each slide guide once a week or more often if needed. Over greasing is not
possible.
Grease (1) integral overrunning clutch at rear of the PTO
drive line. The zerk is on the yoke of the cut out clutch. Use a
high quality lithium complex grease.
L1
L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
L7
L8
L10
L11
(Grease fitting on CV – some models only)