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Steering
Fluid level
The steering on
the PHANTOM is hydrostatic with the oil supply for the steering unit
being taken from a belt driven pump on the engine. The fluid resevoir
is situated under the bonnet (see right).
The fluid level
should be checked at least every 50 hours.
The fluid
level should be checked only when the system is cold, with the engine
switched off and the front wheels facing straight ahead.
Ensure the filler
cap area is clean to prevent dirt from entering the resevoir.
Remove the filler
cap and, using a lint free cloth wipe the dipstick clean. Refit the
cap, screw right down and then remove it again to check the level. If
necessary top up with Dexron II D automatic transmission
fluid. DO NOT overfill
Lubrication
There are grease
nipples on the steering ram ball joints which require greasing
periodically (see illustration).
Please note on
four wheel steer machines the front and rear steering sytems are not
connected in any way - either mechanically or hydraulically. See
appendix 1 for further information on the four wheel steering system.
Steering stop Adjustment
When fitting row
crop wheels for late season work you may find it necessary 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. |
