Operating instructions

C8 Rotavator
Page 10 C8/0712
Maintenance Programme
OPERATION EVERY
DAY
EVERY
WEEK
EVERY
MONTH
EVERY 6
MONTHS
ENGINE Check engine oil level 10w/40
See separate engine manual
X X
GEARBOX
&
CONTROLS
Check gearbox oil level (see page 8) X X
Checknuts&bolts X X
Ensure clutch cable has free play X
Check tyre pressure (20psi) X X
Lubricate control cable/linkages X
Check control cable operation X
Check operation of safety devices X
Change gearbox oil (see page 8) X
Grease gear speed detent ball X X
DIGGING
UNIT
Check condition of centre knife X
Tightennuts&boltsonknives X X
Checknuts&studsonsideange X X
Check drive unit oil level EP90
X X
NOTES:
* Pressure washing machines remove lubricating grease as well as dirt. It is imperative all linkages,
especially the gear speed lever detent ball, are kept well greased otherwise they will become
difculttooperateandcausedamage.
* DO NOT allow maximum engine speed to exceed 3600rpm.