
8.0 Maintenance Guide
8.1 Routine Maintenance
DISCONNECT POWER before making any adjustments or lubricating.
See page 5, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, for Power Lockout Procedure.
This machine should be placed on a regular maintenance schedule. A clean, lubricated machine will
run longer, smoother, cut more accurately, with less downtime and fewer costly repairs. Schedule
lubrication both early in the day and early in the week. This allows the lubricants to work into the
machine. Lubrication at the end of the day or week allows the lubricants to run off without any benefit
to the machine. The following guidelines will help you set up a regular maintenance schedule:
8.1.1 Weekly
Clean — Clean off old, dirty excess grease. Remove the lower front panel cover and clean
accumulated dust off valves, hoses and connections. Built-up dust increases operating temperatures,
which causes premature wear to all hydraulic components.
Hardware — Remove the lower front panel cover, rear panel cover, and top hood to check all nuts
and bolts for tightness. Loose hardware is the cause of most component wear and in the electrical
area could cause short circuits and/or shock.
Hydraulic Fluid — Low fluid level causes excessive heat and wear on the system. Check the fluid
level as described in section 8.2 below.
Oil and Grease — See section 8.3
8.1.2 Monthly
Backgauge Squaring — See section 8.4.3
8.1.3 Yearly
Change Hydraulic Fluid — See section 8.2
8.2 Checking/Changing the Hydraulic Fluid
The hydraulic fluid level should be checked weekly. To check, remove the lower rear cover and
unscrew the cap on top of the tank (Figure 26).
Dip Stick
Figure 26
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