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0621 IH-5485
MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
MONTHLY INSPECTION
Inspect the following components at the least once per
month. Replace any component that is excessively worn
or no longer operates normally:
• Pivot points – Look for excessive wear, warping, or
other damage to the release lever pin, pin brackets,
axle pins and axle receivers. Listen for unusual
noises and watch for irregular movement. Remove
dirt and debris from areas that could affect the
hopper's dumping motion.
• Fasteners (bolt, locknuts, axle pins, cotter pins,
retaining rings) – Inspect for looseness and wear.
• Casters – Check for looseness, excessive wear or
damage to the casters, caster bearings, mounting
brackets and hardware. Confirm that the brake
functions properly.
• Release Mechanism – Verify the mechanisms
function properly:
a. Torsion spring firmly latches the lock release lever
assembly to the chute.
b. The latch lock bracket should seat on the latch
bar unless manually disengaged.
c. Lever assembly pivots smoothly and securely
engages the latch bar.
• Chute – Examine the chute. The structure should be
rigid and square without corroded holes or severely
rusted areas.
• Supporting frame – Examine the frame. It should be
rigid and square, welds should be intact and fork
pockets should be square and sound.
• Labels – All labels must be applied to the hopper
in the locations shown in the labeling diagram on
page 4.
WARNING! The end user should understand
the significant difference between necessary
adjustments and repairs, and modification.
Adjustments are simple corrections that restore
the hopper to normal operating condition,
such as tightening loose fasteners, or removing
dirt or other debris from the surface. Repairs
involve removing worn parts and installing new/
replacement parts.
A modification is a change that alters the
hopper from normal operating condition, such
as bending the frame or removing a part
or several parts. NEVER modify the hopper.
Modifications automatically void the Warranty
and might make the hopper unsafe to use.
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