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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Your KIRBY unit has been designed for quiet, trouble free operation with maximum
service life with minimum maintenance. The use of a few maintenance steps will lengthen
the trouble free life of your unit and minimize down time and repair expense.
After 12 loads have been completed,
all sprockets
should be checked for alignment and
the set screws re-tightened. In addition all bearing lock collars should be checked and set
screws should be thoroughly tightened. Check all bolts: re-tighten as required.
The
roller chain
is factory lubricated, but should be oiled regularly.
Chain idlers
should
be adjusted as required to keep the chain in proper tension. If the unit is operated under
extremely dirty conditions, in certain areas where the dust is abrasive, chain life may be
greater if it is not lubricated at all. Adjustments for
draper chain
can be made at rear of
unit. For proper tension you should be able to lift the chain approximately 6” from the floor
at mid-span of chain inside the box.
The
U-joints
on the PTO drive shaft should be greased every 20 hours (50 loads) or as
often as required under adverse conditions. All
bearings
are factory sealed and pre-
lubricated, but should be greased lightly as needed, depending on how severe the operating
conditions are. Excessive greasing may cause seal failure. So do not apply high pressure. If
seal is broken, grease as necessary.
The
Gearboxes
on your Kirby unit are filled with #140 weight oil. Normally it is not
necessary to check the oil level of the gearboxes unless leakage from the gearbox is
detected. If there is any evidence of leakage from the gearbox,
replace seal
, check the oil
level at the lower side plug and refill as required.
DO NOT OVER GREASE
.
Wheel bearings
should be repacked once a year. Pump grease using a standard hand pump
grease gun 3 to 4 times for each bearing. Always be sure that the bearings rotate and take in
grease.
CAUTION: EXCESSIVE GREASE WILL BLOW OUT THE BEARING SEALS
