pronovost P-740, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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1) Wipe off all grease fittings with a clean cloth
before adding grease in order to avoid injecting
dirt and sand.
2) Repair or replace damaged grease fittings.
3) Lubricate all grease fittings every 10 hours of
operation.
4) Oil drive chain every 8 hours of operation.
5) Lubricate P.T.O. shaft as indicated below:
Pull out the P.T.O. and lubricate between the two
tubes with low temperature grease.
6) Check oil level in gear box once a month. If
necessary add oil.
7) Check tension of drive chain every 25 hours of
operation and adjust if necessary.
8) Check for tightness of bearing collars every 50
hours of operation.
9) Change gearbox oil once a year. Use gear box oil
S.A.E. W90 rated API, class GL-5.
10) Check all nuts and bolts once a year. If necessary
use torque chart on page 50.
11) Standard scraper blades are reversible. Reverse
when one edge is worn out.
12) Always use Grade 5 shear bolts.
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