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Southworth Products
SR-44 Manual
6.1 Periodic Maintenance
6.1.1. Monthly
•
Inspect all hoses and fittings for damage
and/or leaks.
• Inspect all wiring and controls.
• Inspect pivot bearing for damage or wear.
• Inspect the rotation hydraulic cylinder for
damage or leaks (located behind the rear
panel).
• Inspect the clamping hydraulic cylinders
(located behind the panel in the rotation
assembly).
• Inspect hydraulic power unit, pressure
gauge.
•
Inspect the hydraulic fluid. The fluid
should not be dark, cloudy, or contain debris. Replace as necessary. Fluid level should
be approximately one inch from the top of the tank, with the machine in the maintenance
position and clamp mechanism fully opened.
• Grease the pivot assembly using the grease points located on the either side of the
mast.
• Apply a dry PTFE lubricant to all non-greased pins.
• Inspect rollers and roller tracks for wear or damage.
• Inspect chains, sprockets, and shaft for wear or damage. Repair/replace as necessary.
• Verify proper operation. See section
6.1.2. Annually
•
Replace hydraulic fluid and fluid filter. See section
INSERT CHAINS
INTO SLOT
(BOTH SIDES)
PIVOT
ASSEMBLY
GREASE
POINT
REMOVE PANEL TO
ACCESS CYLINDERS
CLAMPING CYLINDERS
ROLLERS/ROLLER
TRACKS (BOTH SIDES
OF CLAMP MECHANISM)
PIVOT ASSEMBLY
PIVOT ASSEMBLY
ROTATION
CYLINDER
CONTROL
PANEL
HYDRAULIC
POWER UNIT
APPROXIMATE
ROUTING OF
GREASE LINES
GREASE
FITTINGS