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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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5
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before proceeding to carry out any maintenance
on the Multicut machine, ensure that
you have
thoroughly
read and understand
Section 2.4 “Safe Maintenance” with regards to the correct
and safe maintenance procedures of looking after the machine. This section gives safe guidance to
ensure the wellbeing on the maintenance personnel as well as the machine itself.
5.1
Periodic Maintenance
Perform service, repairs, lubrication and maintenance procedures outlined throughout Section 5 to ensure the
longevity and reliability of the Multicut machine.
In general:
Inspect for loose or missing fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose fittings, worn bushes and
any other moving parts which are worn or missing.
Replace any worn or broken parts with genuine Spearhead parts under the guidance of the specific
section stated in Section 5.
Lubricate the machines specified by the lubrication schedule as stated in Section 5.2.
Never
lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.
Torque all bolts and nuts to the settings specified in Section 5.7.
5.2
Lubrication & Greasing
CAUTION!
When working with/checking the driveline and lubrication system on the machine always
wear safety glasses and impenetrable gloves. This also applies when working with gearboxes and
gearbox oil. Use paper or cardboard to search for leaks and not hands or any other body parts.
CAUTION!
Keep hands and body away from pin holes and nozzles ejecting hydraulic fluid. Ingested or
penetrated gearbox fluid in the body can become gangrenous. Removal must be carried out
professionally by a suitable Doctor.
The mechanical components of the machine in use must be lubricated to avoid wear and heat build-up.
Lubrication may be through the use of grease or oil. Oil allows higher relative speeds of items such as
gearboxes, whereas grease is generally used to lubricate items such as bearings or bushes. In both cases it is
important to ensure lubrication is given to these various items to ensure their longevity and reliability in use.
5.2.1
Gearboxes
Equipment Required
•
SAE EP80-90W or GL-4/GL-5 oil (for splitter gearbox)
•
85W-140 (for rotor gearboxes)
•
8mm allen head socket/key (for splitter gearbox)
•
¼” allen head socket/key (for rotor gearboxes)
The gearboxes have been filled to the correct quantities prior to shipment. However, the oil level should be
checked on the dipstick or level plug before operating the machine for the first time and regularly
thereafter
. It is important to fill and maintain the gearboxes with the correct quantities of oil. Overfilling the
gearbox with oil does not improve lubrication and may cause overheating. Using an under filled gearbox can
cause overheating and premature wear to components such as seals.
The quantity of oil to use in each of the respective gearboxes is determined by either the filling marks on the
dipstick or the level plug (depending on the particular gearbox) and the guide quantity to the amount of oil
required for the particular gearbox is given approximately in the table below.
