TABLE 1. OPERATOR PRENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AN[) SERVICES (PMCS)
B Before Operation
W Weekly
D -During Operation
S Semiannually
Item
Interval
ITEM TO BE INSPECT
Equipment is
No.
B
D W
S
PROCEDURE
Not Ready
Available If:
1
Disk Harrow
a. Visually inspect all bolts for security.
Bolts are loose.
b. Check wheel bearings for excessive end play.
Wheel bearings have
failed or spindle nuts
need adjustment.
c. Repack wheel bearings and adjust spindle nuts.
d. Grease rockshaft retainer pins.
e. Grease hitch stabilizer. Clean and oil stabilizer
rod threads.
f.
Ensure that gang bolts are tight.
Disk blades or gang
bolts are loose.
g. Grease gang bearings.
h. Inspect gangs for damaged or misaligned parts
Gangs are damaged,
if gangs do not turn smoothly by hand.
misaligned or have a
bearing failure.
i.
Visually inspect hydraulic system for damage or
Harrow does not
oil leaks.
raise or hold
raised position.
j.
Check scrapers for proper adjustment.
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