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BXTR6438
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Nev
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er operate the engine of the towing vehicle
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may
cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, ensure the
machine is in
safe condition:
• shut off the engine.
• ensure all components have stopped moving.
• remove and pocket the ignition key.
• disconnect the battery.
• block and chock the wheels.
• Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
• Always use personal protection devices
such as eye, hand and hearing protectors,
when performing any service or mainte
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nance work. Use heavy gloves when han
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dling sharp components.
• Where replacement parts are necessary
for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be
used to restore your equipment to original
specifications. The manufacturer will not be
responsible for injuries or damages caused
by use of unapproved parts and/or acces
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sories.
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A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should
be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and
screws and check that all electrical and fuel
connections are properly secured to ensure
chipper is in a safe condition.
• When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and
devices are installed before placing chipper
in service.
5. Service and Maintenance
5.1 Fluids and Lubricants
1. Grease
: Use an SAE multipurpose high tem
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perature grease with extreme pressure (EP)
performance. Also acceptable is an SAE multi
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purpose lithium base grease.
2.
Engine Oil:
Refer to the engine manufacturer's
manual for maintenance and service informa
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tion.
3.
Engine Fuel:
Refer to the engine manufac
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turer's manual for fuel type information.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 L (12 US Gal.)
4.
Hydraulic Oil:
Use Dexron III hydraulic oil for
all operating conditions.
Reservoir Capacity 30 L (7 US Gal.)
5.
Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate
at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used.
Use clean containers to handle all lubricants.
Store them in an area protected from dust,
moisture and other contaminants.
5.2 Greasing
Refer to section 7.1.1 for recommended grease.
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep
a record of all scheduled maintenance.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immedi-
ately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and
clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant pas
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sageway. Replace fittings if necessary.
