Maintenance - McConnel MAGNUM MULCHA 225 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

All maintenance, cleaning and repair operations must be performed with the machine
firmly lowered to the ground and detached from the tractor or with the PTO disconnected,
engine switched off and starting key removed. For any repairs or maintenance that
requires access from underneath; the machine should be firmly and safely raised and
propped using suitable purpose designed supports capable of bearing the machines full
weight. Care should be adopted at all times when working with or under a raised machine.
MAINTENANCE TASKS
The following preventative maintenance tasks should be performed at the timescales
stated to both maximise efficiency and prolong the working life of the machine.
After first 2 hours of work - new machine or machine fitted with new belts.
 Check all nuts and bolt for tightness – retighten if required.
 Check belt tension and adjust if required – refer to belt section for details of adjustment.
Every 4 hours of work
 Lubricate grease points – preferably whilst the machine is still warm.
After every 8 hours of work
 Check all nuts and bolt for tightness – retighten if required.
 Check belt tension and adjust if required – refer to belt section for details of adjustment.
 Check wear and condition of flails – replacing missing, or damaged flails immediately.
 Check condition of safety guards – repair or replace if not performing their function.
 Lubricate grease points – preferably whilst the machine is still warm.
 Check gearbox oil level – top up if required.
 Check rotor – remove foreign objects that may be fouling or lodged in the rotor.
 Check frame and 3-point hitch – ensure all components are in a safe working condition.
After initial 100 hours of work with a new machine.
 Replace gearbox oil.
After every 100 hours
 Grease PTO driveshaft – separate telescopic drive and apply grease to internal shaft.
Every 400 hours of work or every 12 months (whichever is soonest)
 Replace gearbox oil.
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