CHAPTER 3
SERVICE AND LUBRICATION
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PERIODIC SERVICE
3-1.1 Table 3-1 contains operator services to be performed at the intervals indicated.
B = Before; D = During; A = After; W = Weekly; M = Monthly
Table 3-1. Periodic Services
INTERVAL
Item to be
Procedures
Equipment is
ITEM
Inspected
Check for and have repaired
not ready/
NO.
B
D
A
W
M
or adjusted as necessary.
available if:
1
x
x
Mast Lighting
For night operations, check lights
illumination.
Discharge Piping
2
x
x
Hoses
Check flexible hoses for wear or
Wire braid reinforce-
damage.
ment is exposed.
3
x
Pipes/Connections
Check for leaks.
Unrepairable leaks
cause significant
pressure loss.
Mast
4
x
x
Mast Weldment
Check for damage and for cracked
Mast is not
or rusted welds.
structurally sound.
5
x
Crown Block Assy
Check sheaves for wear.
6
x
Sprocket Assy
Check sprocket for worn or broken
One or more teeth
teeth.
are missing.
7
x
Pulldown Assy
Check chain for wear and damaged
Connecting links
or missing cotter pins.
are loose.
8
x
Mast Raising Cylinder
Check that hardware is secure and
Hardware is loose
pivots are adequately lubricated.
or missing.
Mud Pump Drive
9
x
Drive Case
Check oil level.
10
x
x
Mud Pump
Check for oil contamination
Oil contains grit or
Check oil level.
water.
Air Compressor and Drive
11
x
Shaft Seal
Check for air leaks.
12
x
Oil Cooler
Check cooler fins for damage,
connections for leaks.
13
x
x
x
Oil Filter
Check filter gage.
Gage indicates in
red area.
14
x
Cooler Motor
Check for leaks.
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