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6 - Maintenance
Off season storage
Winter storage
At the end of the season, some extra time should be dedicated to the equipment before storing it during the winter time.
It is recommended you store it in a place where it cannot be affected by freezing temperatures. Put at least 10 litres of anti-
freeze covering 33% of the inside of the tank and turn the pump for a few minutes so that the entire circuit is filled by the
solution.
As anti-freeze is an oily solution it also avoids the hoses and all the non-metallic parts from drying up during the period of
time that the equipment will be out of use.
Preparing the equipment for use after storage
After storage, the equipment should be prepared well, thus guaranteeing it is in good condition for the new season. To do
this correctly, follow the steps set out below:
1. Take off the protective canvas cover if you had put one on.
2. Fit the pressure gauge again. Change the old Teflon.
3. Connect the equipment up to the tractor, including the electric cables and hydraulic hoses.
4. Check the hydraulic functions.
5. Drain the remaining anti-freeze from the tank.
6. Completely rinse out the liquid circuit with clean water.
7. Fill the tank with clean water and check all its functions.
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