Super Products MUD DOG, Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance Items
Note:Any greasing of unit should be done with a general
purpose lithium base grease unless otherwise noted.
Boom
1. The boom bearing and boom pivot hinges are
greased from ground level. The grease distribution
device’s on the passenger side of the truck. Apply
grease to the zerk fitting of the grease distribution
device weekly.
2. Inspect boom bearing teeth for wear or cracking.
3. The boom extension joint is a lifetime polymer slide.
No lubrication is necessary.
4. The telescopic boom tube includes a rubber seal
between the inner round boom tube and the outer
round boom tube. The lubrication fittings for this seal
are on a manifold near the tailgate on the passenger
side.Grease this seal weekly.
Debris Body
1. Body Interior: Empty material from debris body daily
and clean interior with use of spray bar flushing
system (if equipped) or handgun. Clean tailgate
sealing surface.
2. Tailgate Seal: Clean tailgate seal after each
discharge of debris with the use of the handgun.
Inspect seal weekly for rips, tears, and proper
alignment with the body. Replace as required.
3. Hydraulic Tailgate Latch Rollers: Clean tailgate latch
rollers after each discharge of debris. Lubricate
rollers by hand with grease weekly. Inspect
condition of rollers and replace if signs of wear
appear.
4. Hydraulic Tailgate Latches: Clean any debris off
latches daily. Lubricate latch pivots with grease. The
upper tailgate latches are lubricated via the grease
distribution device on the tailgate at about eye level.
The lower tailgate latches are lubricated individually
and should be greased more often than the upper
latches. Inspect latch rods for bending or bearings
for wear.
5. Tailgate Lift Cylinder Pin: Inspect for wear. Lubricate
with oil by hand.
6. Seal Around Telescopic Cylinder: Inspect rubber
seal around pusher plate telescopic cylinder to make
sure it is tight and not damaged.
7. Float Ball: Clean float ball daily or after each load.
Inspect ball weekly for dents and proper sealing.
8. Tailgate Hinge: The upper tailgate hinge is lubricated
via the grease distribution device on the tailgate at
about eye level.
9. Body Drain Valve and Hose: Inspect hose for leaks
and wear, and the valve for proper sealing weekly.
This applies to both rear and front drain. (If
Equipped)
10. Debris Level Indicator: Check that sensor is cleaned
daily.
Electrical System
1. Fuses: Inspect auxiliary fuse panel located in control
panel for blown fuses. Replace only with a fuse of
same rating.
2. Lights: Inspect that all vehicle lights are in good
condition and working properly.
3. Boom Pendant Plug and Receptacle: Inspect
pendant plug and receptacle for contact and proper
alignment. Clean terminals monthly and lubricate
with dielectric grease if problems arise.
Hydraulic System
1. Hydraulic Oil: Inspect hydraulic oil level in reservoir
weekly. Oil level should be at the center of the sight
glass with all cylinders retracted. Add oil if
necessary. Change oil after first month of operation.
Then change oil every 12 months or 1000 hours
whichever comes first. Refer to 'Recommended
Lubricants' in this manual.
2. Hydraulic Filter: Initially replace hydraulic filter after
first month of operation then replace every six (6)
months or sooner if filter indicator light on the control
panel comes on.
3. Hoses and Fittings: Inspect all hoses and fittings for
leaks. Check hoses for cracks, fraying and rubbing.
Replace damaged hoses and tighten fittings.
Power Unit:
1. Vacuum Pump Oil Level: Inspect oil level of vacuum
pump daily. Level should be half way up the sight
tube on the shaft end of the pump and half way in the
sight eye in the tail end. Add oil if necessary. Initially
change oil in vacuum pump after 100 hours of use
and then every twelve (12) months or 1,000 hours
whichever occurs first. Refer to 'Recommended
Lubricants' in this manual.