Operator`s manual

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SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
First time operation:
1. Fill the reservoir with appropriate oil.
2. Remove the front oor pan, rewall, and rear oor pan.
3. Turn the key to run position, press and hold the override
switch. You will hear the pump.
4. With the pump running watch below the drip tubes to see
when the oil begins to drip. It may take close to 2 minutes
of continuously holding the switch before the system is
primed. The oil will start dripping on the front chains
several seconds before it drips on the rear.
5. Once the oil starts dripping watch the drips to make sure
they are falling onto the side plates of the chain.
6. Loosen the bolt holding the drip tube and adjust the posi-
tion as required.
System may require priming if reservoir is run dry or after
extended periods of non use.
Maintenance:
• Check the level in the reservoir prior to daily operation.
• For optimum pump and chain life, do not let the reservoir
run dry.
• Periodically check to make sure all holes are dripping
oil correctly.
• Wiping the bottom of the drip tubes with a rag will remove
any larger deposits of dirt.
• A full reservoir of oil should last approx 40 hrs of run time.
6.4.5 Idler Chain Lubrication (All models except HDi
and HD)
Lubricate the idler chains after 10 hours of operation, and more
frequently if the vehicle is operated in dirty or wet conditions
(Figure 6-7). Use only ARGO Chain Lube (ARGO Part No.
125-86) to lubricate the idler chains.
Figure 6-7. Location of the idler chains.
When applying the chain lube, protect the brake discs with a
rag or simple cardboard shield (Figure 6-8). DO NOT SPRAY
CHAIN LUBE ON THE BRAKE DISCS OR PADS. Roll the
vehicle so that all of the idler chain is accessible for lubrication.
Figure 6-8. Lubricating the idler chain.
Do not use regular oil or grease to lubricate the idler chains.
Regular oil or grease will be thrown off the idler chains dur-
ing normal operation, and contaminate the brake pads or
discs. When these components become contaminated, brake
effectiveness can be compromised or complete brake failure
can occur.
After every 100 hours of operation or for prolonged periods of
storage, remove both idler chains from the vehicle and clean
them thoroughly in a suitable solvent. Allow the idler chains to
dry thoroughly, re-lubricate them generously with Argo chain
lube and re-install. (Refer to section 7.2.5 of this manual for
idler chain removal and re-installation instructions.)
There are no idler chains on HDi and HD models.
6.4.6 Outer Axle Bearing Lubrication
DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE
PNEUMATIC GREASING EQUIPMENT
Each outer axle ange is equipped with one grease nipple. This
grease nipple supplies grease directly to the outer axle bearing.
It requires re-greasing every 25 hours of operation or before
the vehicle is taken out of service for any extended period. Use
a pistol grip type grease gun to avoid dislocating the bearing