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MAINTENANCE
SECTION 6-3
Periodic Maintenance
INFEED FLAP CONDITION
Daily, check the overall condition of the (3) infeed flaps, pictured in Section 2, Right Quarter View.
Check for wear, or tears in the flap, or if pieces are missing. Replace them if you see damage. Check
the rods that support the flaps: they should be in good condition and in proper location. Any flap and
or its mounting hardware that is deteriorated should be replaced to assure proper machine performance
and operation.
UPPER CHAMBER PIVOT ARM-SCREWS
Weekly, check the tightness of the (4) socket head cap screws that hold the upper chamber pivot arm.
Torque the screws to 232 ft lbs/315 Nm. Refer to Section 2 Left Rear Quarter View for location.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER/JACKSCREW INSPECTION -PIVOT PINS AND
LOCKNUTS
Weekly, check the overall condition of the hydraulic cylinders/jackscrews, shown in Section 2,
Right/Rear Quarter View. If you find problems with the hydraulic cylinders or jackscrews or their
mounting hardware, do not operate the units. Call for maintenance to correct the problems.
Visually check the jackscrew boot and screw in its extended position.
Check the condition and position of the pivot pins at top and bottom ends of the hydraulic
cylinders or jackscrews.
Check that of the (2) nuts at the ends of the pivot pins are tightly locked together.