Maintenance of cardan shaft
Lubricate the tube and the cardan square section
bar (1) every 50 working hours or weekly.
Follow the procedure:
A) With the cardan not coupled to the tractor force
the cover (3) down, pressing simultaneously the
three locks (2) to the inside. Repeat the procedure
for the other end cover.
B) Remove the circular look (4) from both ends, to
release one of the parts of the tube.
C) Pull the tube cover (5) out.
D) Lubricate the internal extremity of the tubes and
bars with good quality grease.
E) Install cover (5) and lock it with the circular locks
(4).
F) With the cardan shaft at upright position, slide
the guards (3) up to original position.
Align the grease nipple of the cone with the existent
nozzle in the lock ring.
G) Grease the nib of the lock rings (4).
The incorrect or insufficient lubrication
will cause excessive ball bearings
heating along with cardan locking and
damage what might cause serious injury
to people nearby.
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