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REINCO TM7-30 SAFETY OPERATION PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL
MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
The life of your equipment investment relates directly to the care you give it. By following the recommendations below, your
new Power Mulcher should last many years.
BASIC
GENERAL:
Keep your machine clean. Inspect beater chains, drive coupling, engine,
oil and air cleaner before and after each use. Remove all dirt and chaff
from the engine with a brush. Pay particular attention to the engine air
intake at the flywheel shroud cover.
SAFETY:
Perform a daily inspection of the machine from a safety viewpoint.
Replace safety decals when worn, faded or damaged.
DRIVE TRAIN
BEARINGS:
The most common error committed by the casual operator is over
lubrication of bearings. A shot or two of grease (Fiske Lubri-plate 930-AA
or equivalent) every 100 hours is adequate. Periodically check locking
collar set screws for tightness.
BEATER CHAINS:
The position of the beater chain station nearest the blower inlet will
determine stalk length. Moving closer to the blower will shorten the stalks.
Positioning too close to the inlet, however, will act as a restriction in getting
mulch to the blower.
When processing coarse or green mulch or salt hay, a series of cutting
knives should be installed in lieu of the center station. These are available
in sets, with two link chains (part no. 83271120). These are not installed
as standard because stalk length with average mulch hay would be much
to short.
Beater chains should be inspected on a daily basis for wear. Failure to
replace worn chains could lead to serious injury if "thrown". Failure to
replace "thrown" chains will cause an imbalance on the beater shaft which
may be evidenced by a noticeable vibration. Broken links of chain must be
immediately replaced.
Always install in matched pairs. If one side of a chain station needs
replacement the other side will need to be replaced shortly also.
Standard commercially available chain is not suitable for operation in the
Power Mulcher. Use beater chain purchased from Reinco or a Reinco
Authorized Dealer only!
MANUAL 33000900
© REINCO INC. 1998
REVISED 3/98
