MT-HORIZONTAL MIXERS
USER’S MANUAL
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8. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT PTO
and remove keys from
the tractor before
adjusting,
lubricating or making any maintenance in the mixer. THE LACK OF
ATTENTION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
.
•
When periodical maintenance works and parts repairs demand parts
replacement, they will have to be done with genuine Tatoma parts, or parts
that follow the specifications of the original parts. TATOMA does not assume
any responsibility for the use of unauthorized parts and / or accessories that
may cause damage as a result of their use.
•
If the equipment has been altered in any way from its original design,
TATOMA accepts no responsibility for the warranty or responsibility for
possible injuries.
Lubrication
•
Disengage the transmission and to turn off the power before lubricating
the
machine.
•
Do NOT wear loose clothing
which may snag in the moving parts.
•
Grease
the transmission shafts every 8 hours of operation, as well as
the
universal joints.
•
The machine tanks should be filled with hydraulic oil T-04 SAE 10W.
•
Service Oil Filter
: All filters should be changed 24 hours after the first start,
and later during regular maintenance every 500 hours work. Filter elements
should not exceed 10 microns. The liquid level of all the tanks must be
checked daily to ensure that it is correct. Visually inspect daily for leaks .
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Reducer / Multiplier: After the first 500 hours of operation, drain oil preferably
when the box is hot. For an effective oil change, the unit should be cleaned
with a liquid detergent, preferably recommended by the lubricant supplier and
refill with clean oil. From then on the oil should be changed every 2000 hours
or 12 months, whichever occurs first. Fill the gearbox with 75W-90 synthetic
lubricant.
•
Recommendation: the gearbox oil level should be checked at least once a
month. If after the revision, more than 10%
of the total capacity needs to be
added
, check for oil leaks
.
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Temperature
of the reducer housing: in normal operation conditions ,
the
temperature of the outer reductor housing
should not exceed 175 °F (80° C ).
