Volvo EC35, Operator'S Manual, Page: 105 / 140

Service and maintenance
Greasing the bearings 103
Greasing the bearings
The service life of bushings and pivot pins can be considerably ex-
tended, by regularly greasing the machine in the correct way.
Bearing lubrication has two main purposes:
– To add grease to the bearing to reduce friction between pin and
bushing.
– To replace old grease which may contain dirt. The grease in the
space inside the outer seal collects dirt and prevents dirt and
also water from penetrating into the bearing.
Therefore, grease the bearing until new, clean grease is forced out
through the outer seal. For recommended lubrication grease refer
to table of fuels and lubricants.
Wipe grease nipples and grease gun clean before greasing, to
keep dirt and sand out.
Explanation of symbols
The following standard symbols are used in the lubrication and
maintenance plan.
Lubrication
Change travel gear oil
Check travel gear oil
Fuel system
Drain condensation water
Change the fuel filter
Check track tension
Check hydraulic oil
Change the hydraulic oil
Change the hydraulic oil filter
Check the coolant level
Change coolant
Clean filter element
Change the filter element
Check the engine oil level
Change the engine oil
Change the engine oil filter
Check the V-belt tension
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