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Contact StoneAge for Safety Data Sheets for material usage, a complete list of spare part numbers, and service instructions for the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2)
Hose Tractor and Control Box.
Maintenance Item
Frequency
Maintenance Required
Forward, reverse, and clamp
fittings
Before
each use
Inspect threads on fittings for wear or damage.
Forward and reverse fittings
After
each use
Apply a small amount of air tool oil directly into the forward and reverse fittings. Then, briefly operate
the controls at slow speed for a short duration in each direction to coat the interior parts of the motor.
Install the dust caps onto all three fittings to keep moisture and dirt out.
NOTICE
Do not add oil to the clamp fitting, as oil may accumulate in the air cylinders and prevent them from
fully retracting.
Drive Rollers
After
each use
The Drive Rollers are very durable and should last several hundred hours. However, it is
recommended to inspect all Drive Rollers for wear and/or cracks at the completion of each job.
Replacement is required when wear begins to affect the hose feed in forward or reverse, or when
it affects the hose alignment. It is recommended to replace all six Drive Rollers at the same time to
maintain optimal performance.
Belt
After
each use
Check and adjust belt tension with the Rollers in the MAX open position. It may be necessary to
install a hose or other material to hold the rollers open. NOTE: Do not use any materials with sharp
edges, as they will damage the rollers. To inspect press down between the two idlers with 5 lbs of
force on the belt. The belt should deflect .25 in. ± .05 in. (6 mm ±1mm). If the belt deflects more than
.30 in. (8 mm) it should be tightened. (See Diagram below)
NOTICE
Do not use any materials with sharp edges to hold the Drive.
All components the hoses
pass through
After
each use
Most wear parts are made from 17-4 PH stainless steel and should have a very long life. However, as
wear occurs the rounded edges could become sharp and damage hoses. Any components showing
excessive wear should be replaced.
Clamp Sticking
Intermittent
Remove the top plate and remove any debris from between the inner plates. DO NOT USE high-
pressure water.
FORWARD
CLAMP
REVERSE
DUST
CAPS
MAINTENANCE
.25 in. ± .05 in. (6 mm ±1mm)
SETTING TENSION:
Adjust belt tension with the Drive Rollers in the MAX open
position. It may be necessary to install a hose or other
material to hold the rollers open. To inspect press down
between the two idlers with 5 lbs of force on the belt.
The belt should deflect .25 in. ± .05 in. (6 mm ±1mm).
If the belt deflects more than .30 in. (8 mm) it should be
tightened. (See Diagram below)
TO REPLACE THE BELT:
• Using a 9/16” Socket, loosen the hex
head bolt and slide the idler sprocket
to the right.
• Remove the worn belt.
• Install the new belt in the wrap
pattern shown in diagram.
The AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor is shipped in a custom wooden crate and should be stored upright in the same crate between jobs. When moving
the AUTOBOX
®
(ABX-2L-V2) Hose Tractor, lift with care to prevent bodily injury.
When storing the unit, use compressed air to blow out the air lines to remove debris and moisture. Use mild soapy water to clean the machine in order to
remove corrosive materials. Apply a small amount of air tool oil directly into the forward and reverse fittings. Then, briefly operate the controls at slow speed
for a short duration in each direction to coat the interior parts of the motor. Install the dust caps onto all three fittings to keep moisture and dirt out.
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