Maintenance procedures, Visual inspection, Servicing drive chains – Wheatheart Portable Drive Over Pit User Manual
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HEATHEART
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ORTABLE
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RIVE
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IT
7. M
AINTENANCE
10" & 13"
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7.3. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
7.3.1. V
ISUAL
I
NSPECTION
When inspecting:
• Ensure all guards are in place, and in good working order.
• Examine the auger for damage or unusual wear.
• Inspect the machine for evidence of oil leaks.
• Examine hydraulic hoses and fittings for leaks and cracks.
• Be sure all safety decals are in place and are legible.
• Examine all flighting for damage or unusual wear.
• Examine tires for gashes, uneven wear, or loss of air pressure.
• Inspect auger shaft bushing for unusual wear or discoloration.
Figure 7.1 Bushing
7.3.2. S
ERVICING
D
RIVE
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HAINS
1. Remove drive-over plates from the front of the portable pit. Check chain
slack.
• Chain slack is checked at the midpoint of the longest span. It should be
approximately 3/8” (10 mm). Do not over-tighten chain as it can deflect
augers. Refer to Figure 7.2.
BUSHING