Marshalltown SP684 SURFACE SHARK Surface Planer - Manual (Page 11)

SP684 SuRFACE ShARK SuRFACE PLANER PAGE 11
ASSEMBLY
The SP684 SuRFACE ShARK Surface Planer is
shipped from the factory secured on a specially
designed wooden pallet and protected from external
damage by a corrugated carton or wood crate. If
shipped with a corrugated carton, the Surface Planer
can be secured to the pallet by wood laths nailed to the
pallet body. Remove the carton or crate immediately
upon receipt using suitable tools to remove the nails.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER
APPROPRIATE SAFETY APPAREL WHEN CUTTING
THE STEEL BANDING AND/OR REMOVING THE
CORRUGATED/WOOD SHIPPING CRATE.
REMOVING THE SURFACE PLANER FROM THE
PALLET
Application: SP684 Surface Planer
Tools Required:
1 each, pliers
1 each, claw hammer or hammer and an appropriate
pry bar
2 each, 1/2 inch wrenches
The Surface Planer is secured to the pallet with steel
banding. using the pliers, cut and remove the banding.
The Surface Planer is secured to the pallet with a tie-
down clamp. using the 1/2 inch wrenches, remove
the tie-down clamp. The Surface Planer can then be
removed from the pallet.
visually inspect the shipment for freight damage
and/or missing parts. If shipping damage is evident,
contact the delivering carrier immediately to arrange
for an inspection of the damage by their claims
representative. Federal law requires that a claim be
filed within a specific time period. If missing parts
are detected, notify your dealer who will assist you in
obtaining them.
The Surface Planer is shipped from the factory
completely assembled. If ordered with the Surface
Planer, the flail drum and flail kit are normally installed
on the flail drum driveshaft. Additional flail drums and
flail kits or replacement parts are normally shipped
separately.
Check all fasteners for security. Consult a fastener
torque chart for the proper torque value if any fastener
is found to require retorquing.
FILLING THE ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH OIL
Application: SP684 Surface Planer
Note: The Surface Planer is test run at the factory
and is subject to a number of operational tests before
shipment. This requires the engine crankcase to be
filled with oil to the proper level. No further addition of
oil is required prior to placing a new unit in service. In
normal operational service, to fill the engine crankcase
with oil after first draining the crankcase, proceed as
follows:
Tools Required:
1 each, small, clean funnel
1)The SP684 Surface Planer is available equipped
with a number of industrial quality, gasoline and diesel
engines. Consult the material supplied by the engine
manufacturer for the engine that has been ordered with
your Surface Planer. Carefully review this material to
become familiar with specific operating characteristic,
recommendations and service requirements.
2) Determine the location(s) of both the oil filler and oil
drain plug(s).
3) Wipe oil, dust and accumulated dirt from the filler
plug area.
4) using the funnel, fill the engine crankcase with a
high grade motor oil. Consult the material supplied by
the engine manufacturer for proper amount, weight
and service classification.
5) Replace the oil filler plug and tighten. Wipe off any
excess oil spilled on the engine crankcase and Surface
Planer.
6) Do not operate the engine unless proper oil level is
maintained as per the material supplied by the engine
manufacturer.