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Maintenance

conveyor drive reducer Change the oil in the conveyor drive reducer (Fig. 66). The reducer oil should be changed after the first 500 hours of operation and ever 2500 hours afterwards.

NOTICE! It is recommended that oil be at full operating temperature before draining.

 Remove the drain plug and allow the oil to completely drain.

 Clean and reinstall drain plug.

 Add lubricant, Spec. 100-6, as required until fluid is visible in sight glass or begins to flow from the sight glass (if removed) that is slightly below the center line of the input shaft.

 When filling the reducer, allow enough time for all cavities inside the reducer to fill.

 Install inspection cover.

Fig. 66: Conveyor reducer

Fill plug Sight glass

Drain plug

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hydraulic oil tank Every 6 months

Change the hydraulic fluid in the feeder breaker oil tank (Fig. 67).

 Clean all dirt and debris from around the fill cap and drain plug.

 Remove the drain plug and allow the oil tank to completely drain.

 Clean and reinstall drain plug.

 Remove the fill cap and pour 20 gallons (76 L) of oil (Spec. 100-1) through the fill cap strainer to avoid cavitating the pumps with the power fill unit.

CAUTION! The oil tank must contain a minimum of 20 gallons ( 76 liters) of oil to operate the power fill function. This is to ensure that the hydraulic pumps are not run dry, causing severe damage to the pump.

 Add oil Spec 100-1 as required via the power fill system until fluid is visible in sight glass.

 Install fill cap.

 Start the machine and allow the hydraulic pump to run in order to purge air from the system.

 Shut down the machine and recheck the oil level. Add oil if necessary.

Fig. 67: Hydraulic tank oil level

Drain plug (not shown) Oil level sight glass