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TORNADO
ROTARY SNOW BLOWER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5.3.
Lubrication
5.3.1.
Risks present when lubricating
❑
If risk of splashing is present, make sure to wear protective eyewear with side guards.
❑
When lubricating protect eyes and skin against contact with the substance. Therefore use adequate
protective wear with long sleeves and protective footwear. Also use protective gloves. In case of a
contact with skin, immediately wash the infected area with plenty of water with soap.
❑
Do not allow the product to contaminate water outlets, water courses and soils.
❑
In case of an unintentional release to the environment plug the leak, limit the spillage, and then
collect the oil with non-flammable absorbent material (e.g. sand).
❑
The product is flammable. In case of fire, use adequate fire-extinguishing means (e.g. foam, water
mist, extinguishing powders). Do not use water jets.
❑
Disposal of the used product must be made according to official regulations. Improper disposal of
the used oil poses danger to the environment.
NOTE:
Use of vegetable and animal lubricants is prohibited. Before pressing the
grease, clean the grease nipples and lubrication points before applying the
grease.
5.3.2.
Gearbox
Every day before starting work, the oil level should
be checked the control opening (
2
) on the side of the
gearbox. If necessary refilled by removing plug (
1
) in
the upper part of the gearbox (
). Oil levels should
be checked with the machine on level ground.
To drain the oil use drain plug (
3
) (
Fig. 14.
Control point and oil change point of the gearbox
Tab. 6.
Oil capacities in the gearbox
Amount
of oil [l]
Oil type
Changing frequency
4,60
SAE 80W/90 GL-4
After first 50 h of operation.
Then after next 500 h
(or at least once a year).
5.3.3.
Chain gear
Every day before starting work, the chain tension in the chain gear should be checked through the
inspection window (
1
). If nessesary remove the cover, adjust chain tension and oil with chain grease.
1
2
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