Lawn Solutions TA2816KA Owner's Manual - page 6
TA2816KA Owner’s Manual
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MAINTENANCE
Daily
1.
Check chain tension
2.
Lubricate chains
Weekly
1.
Check oil level in hydro tanks (use
sight glass on tank; use 10-30 oil
or 0-30 Synthetic for colder
starting conditions.)
2.
Clean and lubricate chains (use
spray lubricant)
3.
Apply grease to front casters and
floating tines
Monthly/Seasonal
1.
Change engine oil (every 100
hours)
2.
Grease bearings;
all 14 of them
(every 100 hours)
3.
Replace air filter (every 200 hours)
Chain Tightening: (Tool required –
9/16” Gear Wrench)
Chains should be
snug but not tight. Chains should be
able to move up and down ½” – ¾”. The
chains from the pivot point to the tines
will stretch the most because they are
the longest and are what drives the
machine during use.
NOTE
-
If you hear a snap or pop
sound from the drive chains, one is too
loose and needs lubrication. This is
especially important during the break-in
period while the
chains seat and do
their initial stretching to fit the
sprockets.
Tine Chains –
Loosen the “locking bolts”
on all three trail arms. Turn the tension
bolt to extend the trail arm and tighten
the chain. Do the outside arms first and
then the inside arm. Check the tension
chain on the chain. Check that the rear
axle is aligned by checking the “gaps” on
all three trail arms to make sure they are
extended the same distance. Below is a
picture of the adjustable trail arm
assembly. Each arm can be extended to
tighten the chains the drive the tines.
Rear Wheel Chains –
Loosen the idler
sprocket with 9/16” wrench and tighten
chain.
Service Panel
– To access the chains or
tines, you can lift the machine with a lift
or remove the service panel on the back
of the machine for servicing. It is also
easier to make adjustments with tines in
the down position, press the button to
lower the tines and turn the engine off
using the kill switch on the engine. This
will allow the tines to stay down when
the engine is off. Turning the engine off
with the key will raise the tines as it
shuts down.