Gearbox oil level, Machine cleaning, Tire pressure check – Wheatheart X160 Series User Manual

Page 132: Wheel bearings repack

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7. M

AINTENANCE

AND

S

TORAGE

W

HEATHEART

- G

RAIN

A

UGERS

X160-85, X160-105, X160-125

132

30875 R0

7.3.8. G

EARBOX

O

IL

L

EVEL

A

CCESSING

G

EARBOX

Upper Gearbox

• Flip up safety discharge door or open

round service door and service gearbox

as required.

Lower Gearbox

• Open round service door and service

gearbox as required.

C

HECKING

O

IL

L

EVEL

1. Remove oil filler plug as shown in Figure

7.6.

2. Make sure the gearbox is half full (center of cross shaft) and free of foreign

objects. Gearbox should be level when checking or refilling. Do not overfill.

7.3.9. M

ACHINE

C

LEANING

1. Clean out excess grain from auger tube, boot, and hopper.
2. Make sure water can drain from the auger tube and hopper and then wash

the tube with a water hose or pressure washer until all dirt, mud, debris, or

residue is gone.

3. Provide sufficient time for the water to drain from the auger.

7.3.10. T

IRE

P

RESSURE

C

HECK

With a tire pressure gauge, check each tire to make sure it is between 80 psi

(552 kPa). Ensure tires are cold prior to checking pressure.

7.3.11. W

HEEL

B

EARINGS

R

EPACK

1. Remove the wheel bolts and the wheels.
2. Remove the wheel bearing and pack with grease. Refer to page 126 for

recommended grease.

Figure 7.6 Oil Filler Location

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