instructions manual
for use and maintenance of the combined groups for the GARDA / LEDRA series
4 - START-UP, SETTING UP, TESTING, RUNNING
4.1 DIRECTION OF ROTATION
Before starting the GARDA or LEDRA combined group make sure that the P.T.O. shaft turns freely and that
the direction of rotation is the same as the one indicated by the arrow.
The STANDARD direction of rotation of the PTO shaft of the combined groups is LEFT.
Never allow the centrifugal pump to turn in the direction of rotation opposite to the one for which it was designed
(indicated by the arrow) as this could damage certain components as well as prevent operation of the rotary
blades vacuum pump.
4.2 RECOMMENDED OIL
Lubrication of the gears of the gearbox takes place through circulation of the oil contained in the box itself. The
gearbox is provided with an oil level plug, located on the front of the gear, which allows the level to be checked. To
ensure correct lubrication, the oil should always be visible in the oil level.
The lubricating oil must be poured into the gearbox through the oil filler cap on the top of the gearbox.
The type of oil to use is an additivated mineral oil ISO VG 460. Perform the initial oil change after approximately
100 hours of actual work and perform subsequent changes after approximately every 300 hours of actual work.
If the oil level is particularly low after an inspection, add some.
ATTENTION: it is possible to use ecological oil as long as it has the same ecological characteristics as the
recommended mineral oil. Do not use detergent or hydraulic oil for lubrication.
OIL LEVEL
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