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Maintenance
Schedule
A. ENGINE
- Daily check the oil levels in the
engine and engine reduction unit. The engine
warranty is
VOID
if run without oil. Since there
are many options available on this mixer, consult
the ENGINE MANUAL for specific recommen-
dations as to oil level, oil type required and
frequency of oil changes required. For maximum
service life from the engine, follow those recom-
mendations.
B. * WEEKLY
- Grease idler shaft pillow block
bearings on electric drive models.
*WEEKLY -
Check diesel gearbox oil level.
Oil level should be visible at pipe plug. Lubricate
diesel gearbox with SAE30W to SAE80W oil as
needed.
C. WEEKLY
- Lubricate chain and sprockets on
chain drive models with a few drips of SAE 30
motor oil or any spray chain lube.
D. MONTHLY
- Grease trunnions (2) places
and drum spindle (2) places.
NOTE:
Cowl removed for clarity. Do not operate
mixer with cowl removed.
E. YEARLY -
Repack (4) tapered roller bear-
ings in wheel hubs and replace wheel seals.
Install washer and nut. Torque to 20 ft. lbs.
back off one turn, torque to 7 ft. lbs. back off to
first slot in nut and insert cotter key.
F. DO NOT
lubricate pinion and ring gear.
They will collect abrasive materials and acceler-
ate wear.
Lubricate diesel gearbox with SAE30W oil as
needed.
Use any Grade #1 lithium base grease for the
above applications.
*
See Exploded Views with Parts Section of this
manual for exact location.
* Gearbox gasket kit P/N 23197.