RG55R Operation • Service • Maintenance
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Maintenance
Steer Wheel Pivot
Lubricate
Lubricate the grease fittings (1) on the steer axle pivots.
One on each side.
Brakes
This machine is required to have a daily inspection of the
ground-drive brake. This check should be done by the operator
every day, before using the machine.
The ground-drive brake on this machine is a spring-activated,
hydraulically-released unit. This means that anytime the unit is
not being moved with hydraulic pressure, the spring-applied
brake should engage. The machine should never visibly
“creep” when it is not being moved.
The machine can be tested on any slope, but the simplest
inspection can be done when unloading or loading the
machine onto its trailer, or into a pickup truck. When the
drive wheels are on the ramps, bring the machine to a halt,
and observe the drive wheels. The wheels should not turn
at all. No “creep” should be evident.
If the machine can be observed to be creeping down the
ramp, check the following items:
• All wheel drives are engaged.
• No oil leaks are present in the ground-drive circuit.
Correct all of these items and retest the machine. If the
machine still creeps, then the spring-activated brake has
been damaged. The drive motor must be replaced. Failure
to keep the ground-drive brake in working condition can
result in a machine moving unexpectedly, causing injury or
death. The machine must be taken out of service until the
ground-drive motor is repaired or replaced.
Tires and Rims
• Check tires for correct pressure. Inflate to 22psi (1.5 bar)
• Check tires and rims for damage or uneven wear
• Check lug nuts for tightness. Torque to 85 ft-lb. (115nm)
Cutter Wheel Gear Box
The cutter wheel gear box on the RG55R is equipped with
two drain plugs (2) and one fill plug (3).
Drain
To drain the oil out of the gear box, place the machine on a
solid level surface and have an approved catch pan placed
under the machine to collect the used oil.
• Lower the cutter wheel down so that the wheel makes
contact with the ground and the gear box is level.
• Remove the fill plug (3) to allow the gearbox to vent.
• Remove one of the drain plugs (2) and let all of the used
oil to drain out.
• Reinstall the drain plug (2).
Fill
When filling the gear box use 90W synthetic gear oil.
• Using the above oil fill gear box until oil seeps out of
the fill hole.
• Reinstall fill plug (3).
Once the plugs have all been installed, remove any oil from
the boom and surrounding areas and dispose of used oil
according to local regulations.
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