Service and maintenance
Torque Settings
The Torque figures given below are recommended maximum settings only.
Size:
Tensile strength:
Description:
Torque setting:
Nm:
M8
12.9
Pulley clamps
45
M10
8.8
General fasteners
65
M12
8.8
General fasteners
114
M12
12.9
Head bolts
170
M14
10.9
Flail bolts
200
M16
8.8
Head bracket bolts
280
Regular Service chart
Service
Hours
Service points
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1 – 4 hrs
Bolts are fully tightened
53
X
Condition of flails
51
X
Condition of hoses especially for chafing
49
X
Flail bolts are fully tightened
51
X
Flail head retaining bolts are fully tightened
53
X
Gearbox seals (If oil is leaking replace immediately)
X
( X )
Inspect leaks from fittings and pipes
49
X
Pins and bushes
52
X
Rotor bearing bolts are fully tightened
51
X
8 hrs
Bearings
48
X
Gearbox & pump bolts are fully tightened
X
Gearbox oil level
48
X
Grease points & PTO shaft
48
X
Motor Drive
48
X
Maintain correct belt tension on head (only with belt
drive heads)
51
X
Oil level in reservoir
50
X
X
U.J. joints
48
50 hrs
Gearbox oil (use EP 90 oil)
48
X
X
Return line filter element
50
X
250-300 hrs
Return line filter element
50
X
Hydraulic oil if any signs of contamination appears
50
X
X
Spearhead
Excel 606, 686, 726 & 836
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