maintenance instructions
Model Buster V
page 14 of 16
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1.2.11 Tighten locknut (item 50, Figure B, page 5)
to 80 lbf--ft.
Jarvis
wrench 8039120 is
available.
1.3 Check the front bearings:
1.3.1 Grease the front wheel bearings through
grease fitting (item 5, Figure A, page 4) with
USDA approved wheel bearing grease.
1.4 Check the oil in the gear housing:
1.4.1 Check the level of oil in the gear housing
(item 34, page 6).
1.4.2 Change the oil if these conditions exist:
•
The oil contains water.
•
The oil is dark or gritty.
•
Any bearing is being replaced.
1.4.2.1 The saw should be tilted rearward and
filled with approximately 1
1
/
2
quarts of
SAE 80W - 90 EP hypoid gear lube.
1.5 Check the cord and plug assembly:
1.5.1 Check the cord and plug assembly (items
5-7, page 10) for wear and replace if neces-
sary.
Green Screw
Green Wire
Bronze Screw
Black Wire
Silver Screw
White Wire
Green Screw
Green Wire
Black Screw
Black Wire
Silver Screw
White Wire
2 WEEKLY:
Refer to page 6 for referenced items unless otherwise noted.
2.1 Clean the torque knob:
2.1.1 Remove the torque knob (item 27, Figure A,
page 4) from the Buster V.
2.1.2 Remove screws (item 12, page 6).
2.1.3 Remove cover (item 11, page 6).
2.1.4 Turn the torque knob over.
2.1.5 Remove retaining ring (item 2, page 6).
2.1.6 Remove shaft (item 3, page 6) assembly.
2.1.7 Clean all grease out of the torque knob.
2.1.8 Turn the torque knob so that ball plungers
(item 10, page 6) are visible.
2.1.9 Pour oil onto the ball plungers.
2.1.10 Work each ball plunger up and down with a
wooden dowel to lubricate the springs.
2.1.11 Apply
Jarvis
1315 White Grease
to the ball
plunger surface and to the bearing (item 9,
page 6).
2.1.12 Install the shaft (item 3).
2.1.13 Rotate the shaft slightly until you can feel
the balls fall into their holes.
2.1.14 Install the retaining ring (item 2).
2.1.15 Tighten the torque knob to 60--65 lbf--in.
Torque wrench nut adapter 8030054 and
torque wrench 8039138 are available.
2.1.16 Install the torque knob cover (item 11).
2.1.17 Install the screws (item 12).
2.1.18 Install the torque knob assembly on the
Buster V.
3 WHEN NECESSARY:
3.1 Replace the blade:
3.1.1 Open doors (item 3, Figure A, page 4 and
item 41, Figure B, page 5).
3.1.2 Loosen the torque knob (item 27, Figure A,
page 4) by turning it fully counter-clock-
wise.
3.1.3 Raise the blade guide assemblies (item 29,
Figure A, page 4 and item 63, Figure B, page
5) so that both guide assemblies are parallel
to the floor.
3.1.4 Install the blade with teeth pointing inward,
toward the frame.
3.1.5 Tighten the torque knob until it “clicks.”
3.1.6 Twist the blade so that the teeth point down-
ward; set the blade guide assemblies down
over the blade.
3.1.7 Close the doors.
3.1.8 Tighten the torque knob after saw has run a
few minutes.
3.2 Tighten the front wheel:
3.2.1 Turn the front bearing locknut (item 6, Fig-
ure A, page 4) clockwise until hand tight.
