WoodMizer LT28 Reserection

[Marshall7199]

I am new to milling and helping a friend get a older LT28 up and running that has been sitting in a field for many years.  Believe it is pre 2008 vintage.  It is a simple machine with 25Hp Kohler Pro engine, auto-feed with no hydraulics.  Got her running (smoothly I might add) and would cut a pine log but with a few waves.  We were tickled that it would cut anything after sitting for so long.  Being a stickler for maintenance details and want to make sure the energy produced by the 25Hp motor stays were it should (saw blade, bearings, shoes, etc.) I want to ask if anyone has a source for maintenance check list, recommendations on periodic maintenance, items to review after sitting for years, etc.  Looking at the WoodMizer website, I was not impressed with the lack of published machine details.  I could not find the operations manual / parts list for the machine....but i may have missed it as well.  (In my industry, I can get every detail on the pumps we mfg. down to nuts and bolts.)  I know I need a crank handle for the winch, the shoes on the saw wheels are loose, and I am sure there are bearing that probably need to be replaced and other fine adjustments to get her cutting true.  

Your words of wisom are welcome.

[barbender]

Call WM and get an owners manual for it.

[K-Guy]

I've never heard of Wood-Mizer not trying to help. Call them.

[GAB]

the shoes on the saw wheels are loose

If by the above statement you mean the belts on the band wheels I believe they are supposed to be loose.
They are on my LT40.
As an FYI: My experience with an LT28 is el-zippo.
GAB

[caveman]

The lt28 is a good mill.  The belts, B57's, are supposed to fit loose.  When you call WM to get a manual you should probably have the serial number handy.  That will enable them to help you better.  

[barbender]

To add to Caveman's comments, I don't think they will help you at all if you DON'T provide the serial number. They want to make sure it's not stolen, and once you provide the # and get registered as the new owner, they will get you up and running in their system.

[Resonator]

I own a newer LT 28, and yes the belts on the wheels are supposed to be loose. I would recommend meeting your nearest Wood-Mizer dealer, they could most likely find info on your model machine, and what parts are interchangeable / available. Some of the factory parts are sold as an assembly, not as individual pieces. They also offer a yearly service loop to have sawmills checked over.

[Marshall7199]

Barbender, K-Guy, Caveman, Bab and Resonator, thanks for the comments.  I will connect with WM and have the machines serial number.

When I referred to the shoes, I did mean the belts on the band wheel.