BCS Crusader Power Scythes
CPS/MAX/0817
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Maintenance Guide
Engine Maintenance
For detailed engine maintenance please refer to engine
manufacturers manual.
After every hour of operation stop the engine and remove the
spark plug cap.
Check engine oil level (recommended oil SAE 10w/40). Before
checking the oil level ensure the machine is level.
Remove the gearbox unit dipstick and ensure the oil reaches
the top level mark, if necessary top up with the recommended
gear oil for the specific power unit (see Power Unit Owner’s
Manual for more details).
Replace the spark plug cap.
Cutter Bar Maintenance
Every 8 work hours, grease the drive unit at the lubrication
points (fig.5/3).
The blade control pivots of the DUPLEX gearbox must be
greased every 8 hours (fig.13/1).
The oil bath control units contain 1 litre of oil for the normal
unit and 1.4 litres for the DUPLEX unit. They do not require
greasing just periodic checks to ensure correct oil levels.
To check the oil level remove the oscillating safety device then
remove the oil plug (fig.13/2 A).
For LASER units the oil should be 60mm below the hole, and
for DUPLEX units it should be approximately 40mm below the
hole. If the oil level is too low, top up with SAE 80W/90 oil
(fig.13/2).
Ensure the cutter bar blades are clean and sharp at all times.
After each use wash the cutter bar to remove any grass or soil
and check the sharpness of the blades.
After washing lubricate the blade to avoid oxidation. Use an old
paintbrush or similar to smear grease over the cutter blades.
Check to ensure all nuts and bolts are well fastened, including
those securing the bar to the drive unit and machine implement.
fig.13/2
fig.13/1
fig.5/3
OIL BATH
A
