General Maintenance Service B & C
HYDRAULIC/GREASE SERVICE
- Check level of Hydraulic Oil, top up if needed (Caltex Rando HDZ 68 High Temp or equivalent high temp oil) B
- Check Hydraulic Oil for any signs of degradation (smell, colour, contamination, etc). Replace if required B
- Change Hydraulic Oil "Caltex Rando HDZ 68 High Temp or equivalent mineral based oil C
- Change Hydraulic Filter C
- Change Gear Oil - "refer OEM requirements mineral based oil" B
- Grease all Lubrication Points B
INSPECTION FOR WEAR/TEAR
- Check frame & rails for cracks and loose bolts / U Bolts.
- Check front & rear pedestals for cracks / corrosion
- Check & tighten the flange bolts at the front of the barrel and gearbox mounting bolts
- Check ladder platform & handles / rails for integrity
- Check swivel chute & brake for operation
- Check swivel / feed / extension chutes for wear / sharp edges
- Check adjustment of barrel bounce strap
- Check barrel safety guards
- Check water & oil tank mounting, bolts & brackets
- Check for wear in pump driveshaft and universal joints
- Check all hoses and fittings for wear / rubbing / leaks
- Check slump gauge
- Check agitator steps and attached hardware for security and structural integrity, repair/replace as necessary
IN SERVICE /CALIBRATION
- Check barrel revolutions @ 1700 RPM (Minimum 16 - Max 22 RPM) Note Hood Barrels 13 RPM
- Check water gun pressure (pressurised system to 45psi / 310 kPa)
- Test operation of Barrel Emergency Stop
- Test operation Mixer Remote Interlock / Maxi Brake - Transmission Interlock
- Check thermo fan operation