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Page Background PCCA Journal|1 st Quarter 2011 37

6.

Throttle cable

7.

Choke cable

8.

Gearbox splined shaft

9.

Drive bar splined hub

10.

Payout brake coupler

11.

Tension control valve - Rotate fully and build maximum

pressure before pulling operation

Fluid levels and condition:

1.

Hydraulic oil - Check and change as needed

2.

Hydraulic oil filter - Check and change as needed

3.

Gearbox oil - Check regularly

4.

Engine oil and filter - Check and change as needed

5.

Engine coolant - Check and change as needed

6.

Wheel bearing reservoir - Check regularly

Wear items:

1.

Trailer brakes - Inspect and replace if worn

2.

Payout brake pads - Inspect and replace if worn

3.

Levelwind guide rollers - Clean all rollers and make sure

they all roll freely

4.

Overhead line stringing swivels - Inspect and be sure they

rotate freely and the pins are in good working condi-

tion and free of damage, i.e. bent, cracked, dented, etc.

Replace if necessary.

5.

Pulling rope - Inspect frequently, looking for broken

or worn areas on the rope as well as any splices, and

remember to swap ends on the rope on a regular basis to

help extend the life of the rope.

6.

Rope grip - Inspect the grip and make sure it is free from

broken strands and rust. If the grip is taped, remove the

tape after every use and replace before the stringing op-

eration begins.

For additional information on the service of your equip-

ment, check the operator’s manual for a maintenance sched-

ule for daily, weekly, and semi-annual services as well as a

lubrication chart, hydraulic schematic, and troubleshooting

sections.

If you have any questions about the service of your equip-

ment or need a manual, call Sherman & Reilly at (800) 251-

7780.