Maintenance
Wear Life
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Maintenance
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE
This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed.
The Short Interval Maintenance Schedule lists procedures that need to be performed every 4, 8 or 25
hours.The Maintenance Log lists procedures that need to be performed every 50, 100, 200, or 1000 hours.
Keep track of machine maintenance by filling in the machine hours and the date you perform each
procedure.
This symbol
identifies the interval (hours of operation) at which each maintenance procedure should be
performed.
Be sure to refer to option and motor/engine manuals for other maintenance procedures.
4.1
Wear Life
See Table 4-1.
This chart lists estimated life expectancy of common replacement parts if proper
maintenance and operation procedures are followed. Due to the many variables which exist during sawmill
operation, actual part life may vary significantly. This information is provided so that you may plan ahead in
ordering replacement parts.
4.2
Sawdust Removal
Remove the excess sawdust from the blade wheel housing and sawdust chute every blade change.
4.3
Carriage Track & Rollers
See Figure 4-1.
1.
Clean the track bar to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of operation.
2.
Remove sawdust from the track roller housings. Remove the track roller housing covers and brush any
Part Description
Estimated
Life
B57 Blade Wheel Belts
500 hours
Blade Guide Rollers
1000 hours
Drive Belt
1250 hours
Power Feed System Steel Cable
500 hours
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