MK Martin Meteor 54, Operator'S Manual

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Avoidable Damages Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Cross Arms broken Extreme torque peak or
shock load
Axial loads too large
Use appropriate safety
device
Change to a larger PTO
size
Shorten PTO shaft
Replace defective cross
bearings
Bearing caps turning in their
cross journal
Overheated bearing caps
Excessive continuous
torque and/or excessive
working angle
Inadequate greasing
Verify compatibility
between shaft and working
conditions
Carefully follow greasing
instructions
Replace defective cross
bearings
Accelerated wear of cross kit Excessive continuous
torque and/or excessive
working angle
Inadequate greasing
Verify compatibility
between shaft and working
conditions
Carefully follow greasing
instructions
Replace defective cross
bearings
Note: Cross bearings must be greased every 8 working hours
Avoidable Damages Possible Causes Corrective Actions
Telescopic tube failure or
twisting
Excessive torque or shock
load
Short tube engagement
(overlap)
Use appropriate safety
device
Change to a larger PTO
size
Replace the PTO drive
shaft with one of adequate
length
Replace defective tubes
Accelerated wear of
telescopic tubes
Extreme load when sliding
Short tube engagement
Inadequate greasing
Conditions (sand etc)
Change to a PTO with
coated tube
Replace the PTO drive
shaft with one having
proper length
Carefully follow greasing
instructions
Replace defective tubes
Note: Telescopic tubes must be cleaned and greased every 16 working hours
Cross Kit
Telescopic tube