LUBRICATION AND SERVICE
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Check oil levels, wiring, hoses (air, fuel, water) and
lubricate machine daily
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Repair or replace all worn or damaged
components immediately
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Check drive belt tension, do not over-tension
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Make sure machine has full set of matched belts
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Check bladeshaft
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make sure arbor and threads
are not worn
，
damaged
，
or bent
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Bladeshaft bearings should be tight, no free play
side-to-side or up and down
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Grease blade shaft bearings daily
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Blade collars should be clean,free of nicks and
burrs
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No diameter wear and not out of round
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Drive pin not excessively worn or bent and free of
gouges
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All guards in place and secure
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All fasteners tight and secure
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Air filter/oil filter (hydraulic or engine) clean
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Flush clean water through the pump and spray the
assembly every night
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This prolongs the pump and
blade life
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Lubricants
：
Engine oil SAE 10W/30
General Grease #1 Lithium
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Clean
machine
before
starting
lubrication
maintenance
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Insure machine is on solid
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level ground before
starting maintenance
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During lubrication maintenance insure strict
cleanliness is observed at all times
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To avoid the risk of accidents. use the correct tool
for the job and keep tools clean
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The draining of engine oil is best carried out when
the oil is warm NOT hot
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Any spilled oil must be cleaned up immediately
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Use only clean containers for oil and only CLEAN,
FRESH oils and grease of correct grade
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Contaminated Water/Fluids
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Oils
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Filters Must Be
Disposed of Safely
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The product concerned has been operated and
maintained in accordance with the operating
instructions
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Has not been damaged by accident, misuse or
abuse
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Has not been tampered with or repaired by any
unauthorized person
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The owner is responsible for the cost of transportation
to and from the authorized repairer and the unit is at
the owners risk while in transit to and from the
repairer
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