Product Manual

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RD12A/12K General Maintenance
7.8 Greasing the Fittings
See Technical Data for grease quantity and type.
Requirement ■ Turn off the engine.
■ Remove the ignition key.
■ Apply the parking brake.
When Every 100 hours of service.
Articulated steering joint tie rod
The articulated steering joint tie rod is equipped with grease fittings (a) on either
end for lubrication. The main articulation bearing is fully sealed and requires no
maintenance.
Rear drum drive bearings
The rear drum drive bearings are equipped with a grease fitting (b) located at the
center of the drum behind the right rear drum support.
Exciter bearings
The exciter bearings are grease lubricated. There are two grease fittings (c), one
on each side of the machine, located behind the front drum supports.
Steering cylinder ends
The steering cylinder ends are located under the operator’s platform. There is a
grease fitting at each end of the cylinder (d). Access the fitting nearest the rear of
the machine through the floor plate.
WARNING
Pinching hazard.
► To avoid being pinched by the machine halves, set the lockarm before greasing
the articulated steering joint or steering cylinder.
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