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Maintenance and Service
GENERAL INFORMATION
Economical and efficient operation of any machine is dependent upon regular
and proper lubrication of all moving parts with a quality lubricant. Neglect
leads to reduced efficiency, wear, breakdown and needless replacement of
parts.
All parts provided with grease fittings should be lubricated as indicated. If any
grease fittings are missing, replace them immediately. Clean all fittings
thoroughly before using the grease gun.
IMPORTANT: Avoid excessive greasing. Dirt collects on exposed grease
and greatly increases wear. After greasing, wipe off excessive grease
from fittings.
LUBRICATION SYMBOLS
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The following symbols are used on the lubrication diagram below. It is
reproduced here with its meaning for your convenience.
Lubricate daily or every 8 hours of operation, whichever comes last,
with SAE Multi-Purpose Lubricant or equivalent SAE Multi-Purpose
type grease.
Lubricate weekly or every 40 house of operation, whichever comes
last, with SAE Multi-Purpose Lubricant or equivalent SAE Multi-
Purpose type grease.
CAUTION! SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE LUBRICATING
EQUIPMENT.
The planer planetary is a sealed unit. If there is any sign of oil leaks
please contact your nearest DIGGA dealer before carrying out any repairs, as
there can be other causes for seal leaks. The planetary uses the Gear Oil
(Castrol SP 320) for lubrication of gears and bearings. The unit holds
approximately 2 quarts of gear oil.
The planetary gear oil should be drained and replaced after the first 8 months
of use. Thereafter every 12 months or 2500 hours - whichever comes first.
