Maintenance manual

Silt pusher
C86

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Translation of the original manual Version 1.0 © Conver 2018
4    Your machine
Your machine is the C86 silt pusher.

1. Push blade
2. Lifting frame
3. Side pontoons
4. Multi-fasteners
5. Operator’s compartment
6. Engine/winch compartment
7. Auger assembly
8. Support wheels

4.1    Implements
4.1.1    Push blade
1. Right-hand blade
2. Middle blade
3. Left-hand blade
4. Vertical rollers
5. Horizontal rollers
6. Attachment points

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4.1.2    Rear arm
1. Cable guide
2. Steering cylinders
3. Lifting cylinder
4. Augers
5. Support wheels

4.1.3    Scraper blade
1. Scraper blade
2. Cable guide
3. Angle adjuster
4. Coupler bar

4.1.4    Wheel pair
1. Support wheels
2. Cable guide
3. Coupler bar

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4.1.5    Tow hook
1. Tow hook
2. Coupler bar

The tow hook with eye is intended for use in towing the silt pusher out of the water with a tractor or crane.
The tow hook is not intended for use in towing the silt pusher behind a vehicle on the public roads. This is
forbidden, and is dangerous: this can result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the machine and the
surroundings.

4.2    Operator’s compartment
1. Multi-fasteners
2. Dashboard
3. Right-hand controls
4. Seat
5. Left-hand controls

4.3    Engine compartment
1. Hydraulic pump
2. Hydraulic oil filler cap
3. Rear winch
4. Diesel tank filler cap
5. Diesel tank
6. Hydraulic tank
7. Hydraulic oil return filter
8. Radiator filler cap
9. Engine
10. Air filter
11. Bilge pump (optional)
12. Front winch

4.4    Winches
The silt pusher is propelled by two integral winches while it is at work. One winch pulls the silt pusher forwards. The other
winch pulls the silt pusher backwards.

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5    Technical specifications
Dimensions and weight of hull

Length 475 cm

Width 170 cm

Height 80 cm

Draught 45 cm

Weight with empty tanks approx. 4,000 kg (complete machine)

Power source

Drive Yanmar water-cooled diesel engine

Type Yanmar 4TNV88C

Model 4-cylinder

Power 35.5 kW/3,000 rpm

Battery 12 V, 85 Ah

Fuel tank 75 litres

Hydraulics

Volume of hydraulic tank 90 litres

Net volume of oil tank approx. 80 litres

Hydraulic oil Mobil Univis N46

Supply filter 1x 125 µm - 1” / 1x 125 µm - 2”

Return filter 1x size 3 25 µm

Hydraulic pump 1x LS pump 60 cc, 1x pump 8 cc

Valves 4 PVG32 for auger and winches / 8 PVG16

Operation of implements All valves are electronically controlled

Drive

Control Hydraulic using levers

Screw Double auger, hydraulic

Drive motor 80 cc hydraulic motor

Cylinders Conver 40/25 mm

Winch

Max. tractive effort of front 5000 kg

winch

Max. tractive effort of rear 2500 kg

winch

Cable length, front 210 m with cable diameter of 12 mm

Cable length, rear 315 m with cable diameter of 10 mm

Winch motor OMR125 (rear winch) / OMR250 (front winch)

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Cable diameter and drum transmission ø272xø472x360

8 mm 10/35 530 m

10mm 11/31 315 m

12 mm 13/31 210 m

Optional extras

Manual bilge system

Heater

Radio

Removable roof

Work lighting

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8    Maintenance
Regular competent maintenance is important for your silt pusher. The machine performs better and is safer to use when
well maintained. Furthermore, good maintenance increases its service life, limits damage and avoids expensive and
time-consuming repairs. This chapter contains information about the maintenance that you must carry out every day
and maintenance that must be carried out after a certain number of operating hours. It concerns simple, yet important,
maintenance. You are, therefore, strongly advised to strictly follow the maintenance advice. You can do the work yourself
or have it done by somebody else. Conver has an excellent maintenance service that can maintain and repair your silt
pusher on site.
The maintenance manual contains detailed instructions concerning the maintenance and repair of your silt
pusher and the implements. The engine’s maintenance manual contains all the required information about the
power source.

8.1    Daily maintenance
• Check for damage to the silt pusher and the implements.
• Lubricate the bearing housing of the anti-coiling auger every 4 hours.
• Check the anti-coiling auger’s pivot points.
• Lubricate the grease nipples on the steering cylinders’ rod heads with one squeeze of the grease gun.
• Check the hydraulic lines and hoses for damage and leaks.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the coolant level.
• Fill the fuel tank.
• Lubricate the spooling system of the winches.
• After finishing working, lubricate the drives, the propeller drive and all the pivot points and bearings.

Information about checking the engine oil level and the coolant level is given in the engine’s maintenance
manual.

Keep the machine clean. This will help you to spot problems sooner, and make maintenance easier and the
work safer.

Always turn off the engine and disconnect the electrical circuit from the power supply when carrying out
maintenance or repair work.

8.2    After the first 10 operating hours

• Retorque all the nuts and bolts.

8.3    After the first 50 operating hours

• Replace the hydraulic system’s return filter.
• Change the engine oil and replace the engine oil filter.
• Check the engine’s V-belt and tension it correctly if necessary.

The maintenance manual for the silt pusher explains how to replace the hydraulic system’s return filter.

The engine’s maintenance manual explains how to change the engine oil, replace the engine oil filter and check
and tension the V-belt.

8.4    After 250 operating hours

• Retorque all the nuts and bolts.
• Make sure the anti-coiling auger’s scrape-off plate just does not touch the auger. If necessary, adjust the scrape-off
plate.
• Assess the quality of the hydraulic oil.

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• Change the engine oil and replace the engine oil filter.
• Clean the engine’s air filter.
• Check the engine’s V-belt and tension it correctly if necessary.
• Check the engine’s rubber hoses.

See the maintenance manual for the silt pusher for instructions on how to maintain the battery, adjust the
scrape-off plate and assess the quality of the hydraulic oil.

See the engine’s maintenance manual for instructions on how to maintain the engine.

8.5    After 500 operating hours

• Clean the hydraulic system’s supply filter.
• Replace the hydraulic system’s return filter.
• Make sure the diameter of the auger is greater than 380 mm.
• Change the engine’s fuel filter.
• Change the engine’s air filter.
• Check the engine’s valve clearance.

See the maintenance manual for the silt pusher for instructions on how to maintain the hydraulic system and
check the diameter of the auger.

See the engine’s maintenance manual for instructions on how to maintain the engine.

8.6    After 1,000 operating hours

• Change the engine’s coolant.
• Adjust the engine’s valves.
• Check the engine’s injector pressure.

See the engine’s maintenance manual for instructions on how to maintain the engine.

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 The mechanic:

• always turns off the engine before leaving the operator’s seat and the machine.

• is alert to and avoids dangerous situations.

• always performs an inspection before use.

• performs functional tests.

• checks the working area.

• Keeps bystanders at a safe distance during maintenance work.

• Only uses the machine for its intended purpose.

• Wears the correct personal protective equipment and work clothing.

• Does not work when under the influence of medicine, alcohol or drugs.

• Is fully informed of the safety regulations and the regulations of use.

• Knows the rules and regulations of local and government authorities and authoritative bodies.

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6    Engine
The silt pusher is equipped with an Yanmar 4TNV88C engine. Maintain the engine properly by observing this
maintenance schedule.
Group Daily After After After After After After After
50 250 500 1000 1500 2000 3000
hours hours hours hours hours hours hours

General Damage 1

Colour of the 1
exhaust gas

Check whether the 1

nuts and bolts are
tightened

Valve clearance 1

Valve seats 1

Compression 1
pressure

Fan belt tension 1 1

Lubrication Engine oil 1 3 3 (or

every
system year)

Oil filter 3 3 (or

every
year)

Fuel Fuel level 1

system Fuel tank 2

Fuel filter 1 2 3

Preliminary 1 2
fuel filter water
separator

Injectors 1

Hoses and clips 1 3

Cooling Coolant level 1 3

system Hoses and clips 1 3

Replace the coolant 3 (or

every 2
years)

Air intake Air filter 1 2 3

Air filter hoses 1 2 3

Turbo 1+2

EGR system 1

Sump vent 1

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Group Daily After After After After After After After
50 250 500 1000 1500 2000 3000
hours hours hours hours hours hours hours

Electrical system Instruments 1 2

Starter motor 1

Generator 1

Battery 1

Table 1: Maintenance schedule

1. Check and/or adjust.

2. Clean.
3. Replace.
See the engine’s manual for instructions on the correct maintenance of the unit. It contains detailed information
about the maintenance specified in the maintenance schedule, how to carry out the maintenance and which
products, components and tools to use.

1. Load sensing pump.

2. Starter motor.
3. Gear pump.
4. Generator.
5. Radiator.
6. Exhaust.
7. Fuel supply pump.
8. Sump drain pump.

The following components are located on the left-hand side of the engine.

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 1. Engine oil filler cap.
2. Fuel filter.
3. Air filter.
4. Battery.
5. Oil filter.
6. Earth switch.
7. First fuel filter.
8. Dipstick.

Only run the engine in the open air or in a well-ventilated room with an extraction system for the exhaust gases.

Remain a safe distance from the moving parts when the engine is running.

Pay attention to hot parts, such as the exhaust and the cooling system.

Do not perform maintenance on the engine while it is running.

Always wear the correct personal protective equipment.

Use reliable and approved tools.

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7    Electrical circuit
7.1    Fuses
The silt pusher has a 12V electrical system. Fuses protect the installation against short-circuiting and against being
overloaded.
The fuses in the fuse box on the dashboard protect various functions.

1. Heater (10A).
2. Radio constant (10A).
3. 12V plug (10A).
4. Coolant heater (10A).
5. Work lights and oil cooler (15A).
6. Hydraulics alarm, Bilge alarm and tank
level (7.5A).
7. Seat heating (10A).
8. Controllers (15A).

Fuses blow when there is a short circuit or a circuit is overloaded.

• Check to find out the cause. The cause could be, for example, loose contacts, moisture or damaged wires.
• Repair any loose contacts or damaged wires and remove any moisture.
• Replace the blown fuse.
• If the new fuse also blows, contact the Conver B.V. maintenance service or your dealer’s maintenance service.

The fuse capacities are specified in the circuit diagrams in the appendix, see Circuit diagrams on page 41.

7.2    Battery
The battery of the silt pusher is a 12 V, 85 Ah and maintenance-free battery.
• Regularly check the battery.
• Make sure there is no direct connection between the battery terminals.
• Keep the battery terminals and the terminal clamps clean and protect them with Vaseline.

Always wear safety glasses when checking the battery.

Also, always wear watertight gloves when checking the battery.

If the battery is not used for a long time, it slowly discharges and may no longer be able to provide sufficient power. In
that case, recharge the battery with a battery charger.
• Turn off the earth switch.
• Disconnect the battery terminal clamps. Disconnect the negative clamp (black) first, followed by the positive clamp
(red).
• Connect the battery charger to the battery terminals.
• Follow the instructions for the battery charger and the charging instructions for the battery.

Explosive oxyhydrogen is released when charging a battery. Therefore, always charge the battery in a well-
ventilated space. Also make sure no sparks are produced close to the battery.

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8    Hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is an essential part of the silt pusher. It drives the equipment and the auger. It is, therefore, very
important that the hydraulic system is well maintained.

8.1    Maintenance schedule
Main group Daily After 50 After After 500 Yearly
hours 250 hours
hours

Hydraulic system Hydraulic oil level 1

Quality of the hydraulic Sampling

oil

Return filter element 3 3

Suction filter element 2

Return filter indicator 1

Hydraulic lines and 1

connections

Hydraulic cylinders 1+4

Cylinder seals 1

Table 2: Maintenance schedule

1. Check and/or adjust.

2. Clean.
3. Replace.
4. Lubricate

8.2    Hydraulic oil
High demands are placed on the hydraulic oil on account of the high pressure, high temperature and ageing due to
oxygen. The machine is filled as standard with Exxon Mobile N46 oil.
• Regularly check the oil level in the hydraulic tank.
• Also visually check the quality of the oil in the hydraulic tank on a regular basis.
Good-quality hydraulic oil is a transparent golden-yellow colour. White or milky oil is an indication that it
contains water. Brown oil is an indication that it has aged, which means it has lost its lubricating properties. In
both cases, the oil must be replaced.

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Figure 1: Oil level gauge on the tank

If the system has been run with white or milky oil, the entire system of hoses, cylinders and motors must be
rinsed clean.

Only use hydraulic oil that meets the technical specifications, such as Exxon Mobile N46 oil. If you wish to use
a different oil, contact Conver to find out whether the oil is suitable.

It is not recommended to mix N46 oil with other hydraulic oils or motor oils.

On request, biologically degradable oil may be used.

8.2.1    Changing the oil

Figure 2: Hydraulic tank

Work through the following steps to change the hydraulic oil.

1. Turn off the motor.
2. Unscrew the (pressure) filler cap (1) to release the pressure in the the hydraulic oil tank.
3. Unscrew the cover (2) from the return filter housing.
4. Remove the return filter element.
5. Pump the oil into a large enough container via the filter housing.

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 Preferably do this when the oil is still slightly warm.
6. Unscrew the tank cover (4).
7. Remove the suction filter.
8. Clean the suction filter in clean diesel oil.
9. Clean the bottom of the tank.
10. Fit the suction filter.
11. Fit the tank cover.
12. Fill the tank to the top of the gauge glass (3).

Make sure no water gets in the lines. If it does happen anyway, contact Conver.

When changing the oil, do not spill any oil and make sure not to cause any leaks. This causes a risk of slipping
and can cause contamination. Immediately contain any spilt oil and use absorption material, such as mats, to
clean it up.

Store the oil that you do not use in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

Make sure the used oil is disposed of in accordance with the applicable government rules. Never pour oil down
the drain, on the ground or in the environment.

Avoid long-lasting skin contact and long-lasting exposure to oil vapours.

• In the event of long-lasting skin contact, thoroughly wash with soap and plenty of clean water.
• In the event of eye contact, rinse the eyes with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and consult a doctor.

8.3    Replacing the return filter element

As specified in the maintenance schedule, the return filter element must be regularly replaced. However, when the colour
of the indicator changes from green to red before replacement is due according to the schedule then the filter must
nevertheless be replaced immediately.
1. Turn off the motor.
2. Unscrew the pressure filler cap on the hydraulic tank (see Changing the oil on page 17 for the location of the
pressure filler cap).
The hydraulic tank is now depressurized.
3. Unscrew the cover (1) from the return filter housing (3).
4. Remove the return filter element (2).
5. Fit a new return filter element.
6. Check the sealing rings in the cover.
a) If necessary, replace the sealing ring.
7. Screw the pressure filler cap (1) back on.

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Figure 3: Return filter element

8.4    Replacing the water filter

The machine may be fitted with the optional water filter. This filter prevents the degeneration of hydraulic oil due to water
and condensation in the tank. Check at least twice a week whether the indicator is still in the green region. If it is in the
red region, the filter must be replaced immediately.

Leaks from lines, cylinders and hydraulic motors can result in accelerated contamination of the system.
Regularly check this.

1. Turn off the motor.

2. Unscrew the pressure filler cap.
The hydraulic tank is now depressurized.
3. Remove the replacement cartridge and the new O-ring from the packaging.
4. Screw the top cover (1) off the filter housing (2) and remove the cover.
5. Remove the used cartridge (3) and the old O-ring. Fit the new cartridge and the new O-ring in the filter housing and
push them firmly on to the base plate.
6. Fit the cover back on to the filter housing.
7. Tighten the pressure filler cap.
8. Start the system and allow it to reach the operating temperature. Check for leaks.
9. Check the oil level and, if necessary, top it up.
10. Check whether the oil flows through the bypass correctly. The system works correctly if the housing and the hoses
become warm.

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Figure 4: Water filter element

8.5    Replacing the suction filter elements

The hydraulic oil tank is fitted with two suction filter elements. The filters are mounted after the shut-off valve in the
bottom of the tank.
1. Turn off the motor.
2. Unscrew the pressure filler cap to release the pressure in the hydraulic oil tank.
3. Unscrew the tank cover.
4. Remove the suction filter elements by screwing them anticlockwise off the threaded socket.
5. Clean the suction filter elements with clean diesel oil.
6. Replace damaged elements.
7. Screw the clean or new elements back into place in the threaded sockets in the tank.
8. Screw the tank cover back into place.

Figure 5: Suction filter elements

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 The specifications of the filters are given in the hydraulic diagrams or in the Parts manual.

8.6    Maintenance of the hoses and connections

• Check the hydraulic hoses and the connections every day for leaks and damage.
• Immediately replace any damaged hoses.
• Make sure no dirt gets into the hydraulic hoses when repairing them.

8.7    Maintenance of the cylinders

The cylinder rod of hydraulic cylinders has rod head bearings or cylinder sleeves, which must be replaced if damaged.

8.7.1    Replacing the rod-end head bearings

Damaged rod-end head bearings must be replaced.
1. Clean the bearings with a cleaning cloth.
2. Remove the circlip (when fitted with the bearing). The left-hand rod-end head (1) in the photograph has a circlip (2).
The right-hand rod-end head (3) does not.

Figure 6: Types of rod-end head

3. Push the bearing out using a suitable bush on the bearing outer race.
4. Push the new bearing in using a suitable bush on the bearing outer race.
5. Fit the circlip back into place, when applicable.

Figure 7: Replacing the bearings

8.7.2    Replacing the cylinder bushes

When the cylinder bushes are damaged the entire rod-end head will need to be replaced.
1. Remove the cylinder and remove the oil because of the risk of fire.
2. Grind through the weld at the top or the bottom.
3. Weld a new ball head in place.

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 Make sure the cylinder is always fully extended when it is being welded. This prevents the seals from being
burnt.

Make sure that the earth clamp is fitted to the correct part when carrying out welding work. When welding on
the barrel, the earth clamp must be fitted to the barrel. When welding on the piston rod, the earth clamp must
fitted to the rod- end head!

Make sure the cylinder rod is covered when welding.

The chrome layer on the cylinder rod must not be damaged. If it is, rust will form and the seals will get
damaged.

8.7.3    Replacing the seals

The seals must be replaced if there are internal or external leaks, which cause the cylinder to loose power.
1. Make sure there is no longer any oil pressure applied to the cylinder.
2. Disassemble the cylinder pins (1) and remove the cylinder.
3. Screw the cylinder head nut (2) out of the cylinder tube (6).

Do this above a container, because the cylinder is filled with oil.

4. Clamp the piston rod in a bench vice.

Make sure the piston rod is well protected when clamped in a bench vice.

5. Fully remove the piston rod (3) and the piston (4).
6. Remove the old seals (5) from the piston (4).
7. Fit the new seals.

Do this carefully and do not use any sharp tools.

8. Replace the seals of the cylinder head nut.

9. Fit the piston rod and the cylinder head nut and apply a little oil to the cylinder barrel.
10. Screw the cylinder head nut into the cylinder barrel.

Tighten securely.

11. Fit the cylinder pins.

12. Fit the hose couplings and the hoses.

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Figure 8: Replacing the seals

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9    Replacing bearing rollers and bearings
Horizontal and vertical bearing rollers mounted at the front and rear silt pusher guide the tow cables. This Section
explains how to replace the vertical and horizontal bearing rollers and their bearings.

9.1    Vertical bearing rollers

Replace a vertical bearing roller fitted to the push blade, or a roller's bearing, by working through the following steps:
1. Undo the gland nut (1) in the lubrication line.
2. Undo the M12 bolts of the bearing house (2) at the top and bottom on the back of the push blade.
3. Remove the bearing roller (3) with bearings from the push blade.
4. Tap off the bearing house from the bearing roller.
5. If necessary, replace a damaged bearing house with a complete new unit.
6. Fit the bearing roller onto the push blade.
7. Fit the lubrication line's gland nut back onto the bearing house.

Figure 9: Push blade vertical bearing rollers

When only the bearing needs to be replaced:

1. Clean the bearing house with a cleaning cloth.
2. Push the bearing out using a suitable bush on the bearing outer race.
3. Push the bearing in using a suitable bush on the bearing outer race.
4. Fit the bearing house onto the bearing roller and the bearing roller onto the push blade.

For bearing replacement, see also Replacing the rod-end head bearings on page 21.

9.2    Horizontal bearing rollers

The push blade has with two horizontal bearing rollers. The rear arm is also fitted with horizontal and vertical bearing
rollers of the same type. The bearing rollers or their bearings are replaced by working through the following steps.
1. Loosen the socket-head screw (1).
2. Tap out the shaft (2).
3. Remove the bearing roller (3) from the bearing roller.
4. Tap the bearings out of the roller.
5. Tap the new bearings into the roller.
6. Fit the bearing roller into the holder and tap the shaft back into place.
7. Tighten the socket-head screw.

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Figure 10: Front horizontal bearing rollers

Figure 11: Rear horizontal and vertical bearing rollers

Work through the above steps when the vertical and/or horizontal rollers need to be disassembled and
assembled.

9.3    Lubrication points
The lubrication points of the vertical bearing rollers and bearings (1) are shown in this overview.

Figure 12: Lubrication points of vertical bearing rollers

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10    Replacing cable pulleys
Cable pulleys are mounted at the front of the silt pusher. Three cable pulleys are mounted in a console on the outside of
the hull. A fourth cable pulley is mounted on a swivelling console inside the hull. A cable pulley that is damaged or has
too much play must be repaired or replaced. This is carried out by working through the following steps.
Remove cable pulley
1. Loosen the star knobs (1) and remove the guard (6) covering the two top cable pulleys.
2. Undo bolt (3) in the hardened bush (4) and remove the long bolt.
3. Undo nut (5) on the cable pulley, remove the shaft (2) and take out the cable pulley (7).
4. Check whether the cable pulley is damaged or only the bearing bush is worn.
5. Inspect the hardened bush for damage and replace if necessary.
6. Inspect the wear rings (see 9 in Figure 14)) and replace if necessary (the method used to replace wear rings is
explained below).

Undo the gland nut (8) in the lubrication line for the lowest cable pulley so that the cable pulley can be removed.

Figure 13: Remove cable pulley

Replace the cable pulley or bearing bush

1. Replace the cable pulley with a completely new pulley if it is damaged.
2. Replace the bearing bush in the cable pulley when it is the only worn part.
• Press the bearing bush out of the cable pulley.
• Press the new bearing bush into the cable pulley.
Installing cable pulley
1. Fit the new or repaired cable pulley, insert the shaft and tighten the nut.
2. Fit the (new) hardened bush into place.
3. Fit the lubrication line's gland nut back onto the bearing house of the lowest cable pulley.
Replace wear ring
1. Undo the four bolts in the wear ring (9).
2. Mount the new wear ring and fit and tighten the bolts again.

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Figure 14: Replace wear ring

Cable pulley on swivelling console

The cable pulley inside the hull is mounted on a swivelling console (1). This cable pulley is repaired or replaced using
the same method as the method used for the cable pulleys outside of the hull. The pivot point of the swivelling console
consists of a pin mounted in bearing bushes. Worn bearing bushes must be replaced (see Replacing bearing bushes on
page 29 for the steps to be worked through).

Figure 15: Cable pulley on swivelling console

10.1    Lubrication points
The lubrication points (1) of the cable pulleys are shown in this overview.

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Figure 16: Lubrication points of cable pulleys on the outside of the hull

Figure 17: Lubrication points of cable pulley on the inside of the hull

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11    Replacing bearing bushes
The lowest part of the lifting frame is fitted with four pivot points with pins in bearing bushes. The rear arm is fitted with
two pivot points with pins in bearing bushes. The swivelling console with a cable pulley also has a pivot point with a pin
in bearing bushes. When pivot points have too much play it will be necessary to replace the pin or the bearing bushes, or
both. Start from point 1 to replace a bearing bush. Start from point 4 for a loose bearing bush which does not have any
play.
1. Unscrew the nut (4) from the pin (1).
2. Remove the pin.
3. Heat the mast bush (3) with a burner to soften the glue.
4. Remove the old bearing bushes (2).
5. Allow the bearing bush to cool down.
6. Remove the glue and grease residues from the mast bush and, if necessary, from the loose bearing bushes.
7. Inspect the pin and replace it if it is too worn.
8. Degrease the mast bush and the bearing bushes’ gluing surface with brake cleaner.
9. Apply glue (Loctite 638) to the mast bush and the bearing bushes’ gluing surface.
10. Insert the bearing bushes into the mast bush with a twisting motion, which will evenly distribute the glue.
11. Immediately fit the pin to align both bushes. All the components can be refitted after 15-20 minutes.
Figure 18: Bearing bushes

The glue bond can be subjected to a full load after 24 hours.

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12    Push blade and lifting frame
The forces acting on the push blade impose heavy loads on the assembly. Maintain the implement in accordance with
the instructions to reduce the risk of damage and increase the operational reliability.

12.1    Maintenance schedule
Main group Daily Weekly After 50 After 250 After 500 Yearly
hours hours hours

Push blade Damage 1

All pivot points and 4

grease nipples

Bearing rollers 1

Play in pivot points 1

Damage to cylinder 1
rods

Table 3: Maintenance schedule for Push blade

Main group Daily Weekly After 50 After 250 After 500 Yearly
hours hours hours

Lifting frame Damage 1

All pivot points and 4

grease nipples

Play in pivot points 1

Table 4: Maintenance schedule for Lifting frame

1. Check and/or adjust.

2. Clean.
3. Replace.
4. Lubricate.

12.2    Lubrication points
The lubrication points of the push blade and lifting frame are shown in this overview. Lubricate all pivot points with
bonded bearing bushes (1) and all pivot points of cylinders and pins daily (2).

Figure 19: Lubrication points of push blade and lifting frame

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13    Rear arm
The rear arm of the silt pusher consists of a wheel pair or scraper blade and auger assembly. The points requiring
attention in the maintenance of the wheel pair or scraper blade are listed below. (See Auger assembly and anti-coiling
auger on page 32 for specific information about the maintenance of the auger assembly).

13.1    Maintenance schedule
Main group Daily Weekly After 50 After 250 After 500 Yearly
hours hours hours

Rear arm All pivot points and 4

grease nipples

Table 5: Maintenance schedule for rear arm

Main group Daily Weekly After 50 After 250 After 500 Yearly
hours hours hours

Wheel pair Wheel bearings 4

Table 6: Maintenance schedule for wheel pair

Main group Daily Weekly After 50 After 250 After 500 Yearly
hours hours hours

Scraper blade Damage 1

Pivot point 1 4

Table 7: Maintenance schedule for scraper blade

1. Check and/or adjust.

2. Clean.
3. Replace.
4. Lubricate.

13.2    Lubrication points
The lubrication points of the rear frame are shown in this overview. Lubricate all pivot points with bonded bearing bushes
(1) and all pivot points of cylinders and pins daily (2).

Figure 20: Lubrication points of rear arm

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14    Auger assembly and anti-coiling auger
The auger assembly with anti-coiling auger is part of the silt pusher that is subjected to heavy loads. Good, regular
maintenance of the auger assembly and the anti-coiling auger provide for optimum, reliable propulsion.

14.1    Lubrication points

Figure 21: Auger assembly and anti-coiling auger

• Lubricate the bearing housing (1) and the anti-coiling auger every 4 operating hours.
• Lubricate the pivot points (2) of the cylinders every day with one squeeze of the grease gun.

Always lubricate at the end of the working day. This will prevent the formation of moisture and rust. Therefore,
do not lubricate at the start of the next day, which could cause corrosion and damage.

14.2    Replacing the break coupling

The auger’s hydraulic motor is protected against being overloaded via the hydraulic system’s pressure-relief valve. As
extra protection, there is a break coupling in the bearing housing between the hydraulic motor and the auger shaft. The
break coupling breaks if the auger hits, for example, a large stone or a culvert. This avoids expensive damage to the
auger’s components. The method for the replacement of the break coupling is as follows.
1. Turn off the motor.
2. Remove the hydraulic motor (1).
Check the O-ring (2) for damage and make sure not to lose it.
3. Remove the old nylon coupling (3) and any bits that may have been left behind.
4. Thoroughly clean the assembly surfaces of the bearing housing and the hydraulic motor.
5. Check whether the motor flange’s O-ring (2) is in the correct place.
6. Fit the new break coupling in the coupling section of the auger shaft.
7. Fit the hydraulic motor.

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Figure 22: Replacing the break coupling

14.3    Adjusting the scrape-off plate

The diameter of the auger becomes smaller over time due to wear. The gap between the scrape-off plate and the auger
then becomes too large, and the scrape-off plate no longer works properly. For this reason, the scrape-off plate must be
adjusted regularly. The scrape-off plate must be just free of the auger.
1. Turn off the motor.
2. Loosen the attachment bolts (1) of the scrape-off plate (2).
3. Slide the scrape-off plate so that it just touches the auger (3).
4. Slide the scrape-off plate back just enough to allow the auger to turn freely.
5. Tighten the scrape-off plate’s attachment bolts.

Figure 23: Adjusting the scrape-off plate

14.4    Replacing the anti-coiling auger

A new anti-coiling auger has a diameter of 400 mm. The diameter is reduced as a result of wear. This reduces the
auger's thrust and the performance of the silt pusher. The auger must be replaced when its diameter has decreased to
380 mm.
1. Remove the lock nut (1) and washer.
2. Use a plastic mallet to tap the auger off the shaft.
3. Grease the centre of the new auger and fit it on the shaft.
4. Fit the washer and new lock nut (1).

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Figure 24: Auger assembly

When fitting, make sure the key way of the new auger is directly opposite the key on the shaft.

Always use a new lock nut when fitting a new anti-coiling auger.

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15    Winches
15.1    Cable spooling gear
The winches of the silt pusher are fitted with a spooling gear equipped with bearings and a bronze V cam disk drive.

Replace worn bearings and wings.

1. Relieve the tension on the cable.
2. To replace the bronze V cam disk (1), remove cover (2).
3. Apply ample grease to the new V cam disk and fit in place.
4. When the V cam disk shows excessive wear, check the cross shaft (3) for roughness.
The entire cross shaft (3) can be removed by dismantling the chain and removing the two retaining rings (4). The entire
cross shaft (3) can now be removed.
Figure 25: Cable spooling gear

Figure 26: Wearing parts

The following parts are wearing parts:

• V cam disk (1).
• Bearings (5).
• Deep groove ball bearing (6).
• Bearing roller (7).

15.2    Pressure roller set

The purpose of the pressure roller assembly is to ensure that the cable is wound tightly on the winch drum.

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15.2.1    Replacing the pressure roller bearings
The three pressure rollers of the pressure roller assembly are fitted with bearings. Bearings showing play must be
replaced. Replace the bearings by working through the following steps:
1. Relieve the tension on the pressure roller assembly.
a) Slightly loosen the bolts (1) in shaft (2).
b) Turn the shaft with an open end spanner to relieve the tension in the springs (3).
2. Lift the pressure roller assembly up.
3. Remove the bolts (4) from shaft (5) and tap out the shaft.
On removing the shaft, the loose spacer bushes (6) will drop out from between the pressure rollers. Pick
up these bushes and make sure that they are not mislaid: they will need to be fitted between the pressure
rollers again on reassembly.
4. Tap the bearings (8) out of the pressure rollers (7).
5. Inspect the rollers for damage. Replace the rollers if necessary.
6. Tap new bearings into the rollers.
7. Mount the pressure rollers onto the bracket by passing the shaft through the rollers into the bracket holes.

The spacer bushes must be fitted back into place between the rollers and the brackets.

8. Tighten the bolts (4) in shaft (5).

9. Tension the pressure roller assembly.
a) Turn the shaft (2) with an open end spanner to tension the springs (3).
b) Tighten the bolts (1) in shaft (2). Make sure that you hold the shaft in place with the open end spanner until the
bolts in the shaft have been tightened.

The tension on the pressure roller assembly must be set to about 40 kg.

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15.3    Changing the oil
The winch drums of the silt pusher each have a recess for a filler and drain plug (1).

Figure 27: Changing the oil

• Unreel the entire cable from the drum.

• Required oil: about 0.8 litres of EP 150 transmission oil.
• Carry out the first oil change after 50-60 operating hours and then after every 1,500 operating hours and at least once
a year.
• Collect the spent oil in a container large enough to hold the oil.
• Dispose of spent transmission oil in accordance with the prevailing regulations.

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