Maintenance -
Steering, Brakes
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Steering.
The steering on
the PHANTOM is hydrostatic with the oil supply for the steering unit
being taken from the main system. There are therefore no specific oil
levels to check. Steering stop Adjustment When fitting row crop wheels for late season work you may find it necessary to have to adjust the steering stops to stop the wheels fouling the cab. This will almost certainly be the case if you are working on track widths of less than 68". To adjust the stops, firstly turn the steering until the wheels are just clearing the cab on LH lock and then simply slacken off the lock-nut and screw out the stop until it touches the swivel housing. Repeat for RH lock. When screwing the stops in, it is important that they are not screwed in further than the original factory settings. This will cause the swivels to over-rotate causing damage to the seals and may also result in damage to the axle drive shafts. Brakes. The brake master cylinder is situated in front of the cab and behind the radiator. Top up with ‘Universal’ brake fluid to between the 'max' and 'min' marks on the reservoir. The linkage from the brake pedal to the master cylinder should be lubricated regularly. There is also a grease nipple on the lower brake linkage pivot shaft under the cab floor. The brakes are all self adjusting discs and only need to be checked for wear periodically. Have the pads replaced before they get right down to "bare metal". If you use your PHANTOM to spread a lot of fertiliser, inspect the metal brake pipes regularly for signs of corrosion and replace if necessary. |
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