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LUBRICATION
WARNING: SHUT OFF AND LOCK OUT
POWER BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRI
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CATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE
TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN
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JURY OR DEATH.
DAILY LUBRICATION
(every 8-10 loads)
Grease (2) PTO drive shaft universal joints (not il
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lustrated). Grease (1) PTO drive shaft telescoping
Shaft and tube. Zerk accessible through the plastic
guards (not illustrated)
Oil (2) roller chains on apron drive. This is done by
opening the ball valve on the gravity oiler while
unloading, once per day.
WARNING: DO NOT STAND BEHIND UNIT
WHILE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.
Refillthe gravity oilerat the beginning ofeach day.
Grease two jack shaft bearings. Lube line for bear-
ing under box is routed to the side of the box for conve-
nience.
Oil (4) rear gate latch pivot bolts.
Maintainoil in thegear box at thecheck plug level.
Grease (3) main apron shaft bearings.
BEGINNING OF CROP MAINTENANCE
(approximately 100-150 loads)
Change oil in the gear box after the first season of use
and yearly thereafter. Use #80-90 wt. Gear Lube Oil.
Lighteroil may beused in temperatures lowerthan 20° F.
END OF CROP CLEANUP AND MAINTENANCE
Allow box to completely clean out last load of forage.
Clean out all forage material from inside the box and on
the outside of the box.
It is recommended to lube the forage box before storage
to exclude moisture from bearings. Apply oil to roller
chain drives with the gravity oil luber and to the main
apron chains with a brush.
Itis also a goodtime to inspect alladjustments and check
for parts that need repair or replacement. Performing
these tasks now will guarantee that the forage box is
ready for use at the beginning of the next season.
8100 Rear Unload --13--