Wheatheart X Series 13 Augers - Manual (Page 103)

W HEATHEART - X13 S ERIES A UGERS 7. M AINTENANCE
X1374, X1384, X1394 7.3. M AINTENANCE P ROCEDURES
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Figure 7.2 PTO Grease Fitting Locations
To grease:
1. Use SAE multi-purpose high-temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP)
performance or SAE multi-purpose lithium-based grease.
2. Use a hand-held grease gun only.
3. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt
and grit.
4. If a fitting will not take grease, remove and clean thoroughly. Also clean
lubricant passageway. Replace fitting if necessary.
5. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
7.3.4. H
OPPER
L
IFT
C
ABLE
I
NSPECTION
Check the cable for damage such as fraying, kinking, or unwinding. Replace if
damaged.
To replace:
1. Unwind the winch drum and remove the cable clamps.
2. Free the cable from the winch and pulleys.
3. Remove the cable clamps that secure the hook in place.
4. Reverse the above steps to install the new cable.
7.3.5. W INCH AND P ULLEY S ERVICING
• Ensure the cable is slack before servicing the winch.
• Check to make sure cable clamps are secure.
• Keep a film of grease on the gears. Occasionally oil the bushings, drum shaft,
and ratchet.
• Oil cable pulleys as needed (Figure 7.3)