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OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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BEFORE attempting operation.
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OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS
READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
Breather/Filter Assembly:
Each planetary gearbox oil reservoir is designed with a breather/filter assembly on the top to vent the internal system
pressure to atmosphere. It must be kept clean and free of contaminants and debris to function properly. Remove any
debris that falls on the breather whenever it happens to allow it to vent. Remove and clean every 200 hours of operation,
twice annually, or if the gearbox lubrication system develops a leak. To maintain the breather, follow this procedure:
a.
Visually check the breather every day. Remove any material that falls on top of the breather and acrylic
oil reservoir. Keep clean and clear to allow for free flow of air for venting the internal system pressure to
atmosphere.
Important:
Oil is added to the lubrication system through the breather hole. Always clean around the breather prior
to removing it and adding oil.
b.
Cleaning Breather:
Clean the breather every 200 hours of operation, twice annually, or whenever the lubrication system develops a leak.
i.
Clean the top of the oil reservoir.
ii.
Remove breather and bushing.
iii.
Disassemble breather.
iv.
Remove any buildup in the breather passages and clean the foam using a mild detergent.
v.
Reassemble and install in reservoir. Tighten to its specified torque.
Important:
When spraying water to clean the mixer, protect the breather and reservoir to avoid contamination.
AuGER MAINTENANCE
Every 3500 series mixer is designed with a vertical auger that is equipped with knives for cutting material.
Knife Maintenance
To maintain knives, follow this procedure:
1.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children.
2.
Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, set park brake, relieve hydraulic pressure, remove ignition
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
3.
Install new knives and tighten mounting bolts to their specified torque.
4.
Keep knives in good condition. Replace if
chipped, dull, or damaged in any way.
5.
Knife sharpening is not recommended. Each
knife has hardened surfaces on the upper side
that keep it sharp.
Operating Hint:
Knife wear is greater on the knives located near the
bottom of the auger than those found near the top of
the auger. To extend the service life of the knives, rotate
the lower knives with the upper knives. This way all
knives will have a chance to wear evenly to a point where
they will all have to be replaced.
GEARBOX MAINTENANCE
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