Maintenance - Lubrication
Maintenance
Aluminium boom
suspension system
It is essential
the the aluminium boom be checked for wear, adjustments made and
lubrication carried out on a regular basis. Failure to do so will
lead to the suspension system becoming ineffective which will in turn
lead to boom fatigue, cracking, eventual failure and very expensive
repairs or replacements. A correctly maintained boom will last the
life of the machine.
Lubrication
Height mast
The height mast / sliding frame
should be kept well coated in oil or grease. If the mast dries up you
may experience difficulty in raising and lowering the booms when they
are in the folded position. The mast may need lubricating daily if
you are opening and closing the booms a lot, especially if the
weather is hot and you are working in dusty conditions. The mast
should be degreased periodically, particularly after working in dusty
conditions, and relubricated.
Grease nipples
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The boom is fitted with grease nipples on the majority of the pivot points. These should be greased at least once a week. Any pivot points that are not fitted with grease nipples should be oiled generously. It is particularly important to keep the main boom suspension unit well lubricated to ensure that the suspension system woks freely.
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There is also a grease nipple on
each yoke of the PTO shaft (if fitted) and a grease point on each end
of the PTO shaft guard - again grease weekly.
Boom lubrication points