Original Operating Manual - ROPA Fahrzeug

8 Troubleshooting
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
– Search for the blockage in the line system. Follow the more rigid grease line away
from the lubricating pump via the main distributor (the blocked line is more rigid
because it is under pressure) and on to the corresponding sub-distributor and from
there to the blocked lubricating point. Please refer to the illustration below for the
design of the central lubrication system. You can find a detailed plan in Chapter 9.
– Unscrew the line from the consumption point and screw a lubricating nipple into the
corresponding (sub-) distributor.
– Try to dislodge the blockage by strongly pressing grease into the distributor using
the hand lever grease gun.
– Proceed systematically: From the lubricating pump to the main distributor, from there
to the sub-distributor, etc.
– When you notice that the line is free again, reconnect the line to the consumption
point. Check that the line is unobstructed by performing intermediate lubrication.
– If you should not be successful using the method described here, then contact your
ROPA service location.
Lubricating circuit 3
8-set pinch roller cleaner
(optional)
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Lubricating circuit 2
Pickup
Lubricating circuit 1
Chassis
The following applies to all machine as of model year 2012:
All distributors are provided with a lubricating nipple (2). This lubricating nipple is used to
facilitate troubleshooting.
All lubricating points of the sub-distributor can be supplied with grease via this lubricating
nipple since there is a non-return valve in the outlet of the main distributor.
There is no non-return valve between the lubricating pump and main distributor. You can
see the main distributors from the integrated lift-pin indicator (3). If you feel only a slight
resistance when lubricating the lubricating nipple on the main distributor, the grease can
flow unhindered into the grease supply reservoir of the central lubricating pump. In this
case, turn the vane in the central lubricating pump through approx. 120° by performing
intermediate lubrication.