Snorkel AB85J, Repair Parts Manual

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AB85J – 0421900 Maintenance – 15
Lubrication Points
Lubrication
Specific lubricants as recommended by Snorkel, should
be used in maintaining the unit. If in doubt regarding
the use of lubricants other than those listed, contact
Snorkel Customer Service Department for evaluation
and recommendation.
Refer to the above lubrication illustration to locate com-
ponent item numbers.
Service all fittings as indicated on the Frequent Mainte
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nance schedule and lubrication illustration. Wipe away all
excess lubricant from exposed surfaces. Over lubrication
can collect dirt and foreign matter which acts as an abra
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sive. Lubrication of accessory equipment should be in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Rotation Bearing
Rotation bearing – Item 1. Pressure gun lubricate bear
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ing at recommended interval using lubricant as outlined
in the maintenance schedule. Rotate while lubricating.
The lubrication fitting is located on the turntable below
the lower controls.
Rotation Gear Teeth and Pinion
Rotation gear teeth and pinion – Item 2. Gear teeth and
gear box pinion should be lubricated with a spray-on
type open gear lubricant.
Tie Rods
Tie rods – Item 3. Lubricate at recommended interval us
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ing lubricant as outlined in the maintenance schedule.
Swing Drive
Swing drive – Item 4. To check oil level, remove check
plug located on the side of the gear box. Unit is full if oil
is level with bottom of fill hole or just starts to run out.
Gear Hubs
Gear hubs – Item 5. To check and fill Gear hubs:
1. Rotate wheel until bottom of filler/drain plug is
about 1 inch above horizontal centerline.
2. Remove plug with drive ratchet and extension.
3. Fill until lubricant is level with bottom of fill hole.
Note
Do not overfill gear hubs as they are not vented and need
air space for expansion of oil to prevent damage to hubs.
Platform Rotator
Platform Rotator – Item 6. Platform rotators will require
lubrication only if disassembled for repairs. Consult
factory for proper lubricant if replacement of platform
rotator is required.
Jib Rotator
Platform Rotator – Item 7. Platform rotators will require
lubrication only if disassembled for repairs. Consult
factory for proper lubricant if replacement of jib rotator
is required.
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Hydraulic oil reservoir – Item 8. The fluid level should
be kept between the full and add marks on the sight
gauge and should be checked with the machine in the
stowed position.
The interior of the reservoir should be wiped out and
cleaned each time the hydraulic oil is changed. The
reservoir filler/breather cap should be removed and the
cap strainer cleaned with Kerosene, fuel oil, or other
solvent at this time.
It is absolutely necessary that only new, clean hydraulic
oil is added.
Note
If it becomes necessary to add or use an oil other than
the recommended fluid, it is important that it be compat
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ible and equivalent to the factory fill. Local oil suppliers
can generally furnish this information.
If questions still remain, contact Snorkel Customer Ser
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vice Department for further information.
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