Maintenance, Maintenance schedule, Fluid levels – MBW 5800 Series User Manual

Page 8: Engine maintenance, Engine speed, Cleaning plate, Belt adjustment, Aintenance

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M

AINTENANCE

WARNING

Always exercise the stopping procedure before
servicing or lubricating the unit.

After servicing the unit, replace and fasten all
guards, shields, and covers to their original
positions before resuming operation.

CAUTION

Always verify fluid levels and check for leaks after
changing fluids.

Do not drain oil onto ground, into open streams,
or down sewage drains.

Maintenance Schedule

1.

Check all hardware after the first 5 hours of use, then follow the maintenance schedule.

Fluid Levels

1.

MBW #01058---- 6-Pack (8 oz. bottles)
MBW #17320---- 1 quart (32 oz.)

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for maintenance
intervals and procedures.

Engine Speed

1.

Engine speed is factory set according to the speeds
listed in the Specifications section of this manual. Do
not tamper with the governor setting.the governor
establishes safe operating limits which must not be
exceeded.

2.

Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for procedure on
setting operating and idle speed.

3.

The engine operating speed should be set to 3400
RPM.

4.

The engine idle speed must not exceed 1800 rpm. If
the idle speed is greater than 1800 RPM the clutch
may not disengage.

Cleaning Plate

Remove any excess debris which may get into the housing
of the unit.

Belt Adjustment

If any belt stretch develops follow these steps:
Refer to ROLLCAGE ASSEMBLY, page 16.

1.

Remove 2 hex head flange bolts (#10) securing belt
guard to roll cage & engine deck and remove belt
guard. (See figure 1)

SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE

EACH USE

EVERY 50

HOURS

EVERY 250

HOURS

YEARLY

Engine

Refer to engine operator/owner manual

X

Exciter

Check oil level

X

Check for oil leaks

X

Change oil

X

X

Tighten Bolts

1

X

X

Hardware

Check and tighten as needed

1

X

X

Shockmounts

Check for cracks or tears

X

X

SYSTEM

FLUID VOLUME

RECOMMENDED OIL

Exciter

6 oz.

MBW Ground Pounder

®

Exciter Oil

1

Engine

Refer to engine operator/owner manual

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