Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 50 hours
• Change the Gearbox Oil
Before each use or daily
• Inspect the chain tension
• Check the springs
• Clean and lubricate springs and tine mounting screws
• Inspect the PTO for signs of wear.
Every 50 hours
• Grease the bearings and PTO shaft
• Check the Gearbox Oil
• Inspect the chain tension
• Inspect bearings
Every 500 hours
• Change the Gearbox Oil
• Inspect bearings and replace as needed
Before storage
• Oil tine holder fasteners
• Perform all 50 hour maintenance procedures
• Chipped surfaces-Paint
• Loosen the PTO clutch bolts
• Remove and clean tines
• Remove all debris
Yearly
• Adjust the PTO clutch Before and after storage
Lifting the Machine
CAUTION
When changing attachments or performing other
service, use correct blocks, hoists or jacks. Make
sure machine is parked on a solid level surface
such as a concrete floor. Prior to raising machine,
remove any attachments that may interfere with
the safe and proper raising of the machine. Always
chock or block tow vehicle wheels. Use storage
stands or blocks to support the raised machine. If
the machine is not properly supported, the machine
may move or fall, which may result in personal
injury.
Note:
A hoist can be used to lift the aerator. Use
the coring head eyelet as a hoist attachment point
(Figure 38). Make sure the hoist has enough lift capacity.
Refer to the specification chart for aerator weights.
Figure 38
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Coring head eyelet
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