After-Season Maintenance And Storing Of Machine; Restarting The Machine After Repairs Or Longer Storing Periods - SaMASZ Z 010 Operator's Manual

6.6.4. After-season maintenance and storing of machine

At the end of mowing season the following shall be performed:
lower the mower's cutting unit onto the ground,
take the PTO shaft extension out of the tractor rpm or dismount the complete PTO shaft and
install it into corresponding holder at the 3-point linkage frame,
unmount hydraulic and electrical hoses from the tractor and hang them onto corresponding
holders on the 3-point linkage frame,
unmount the mower from the tractor (reverse procedure as in case of attaching the mower to
the tractor item 5.1), and then drive the tractor away.
Mower should be stored in standstill position, so it is supported onto supporting leg and the
cutting unit. It is recommended to store the set on paved ground, preferably in roofed places,
inaccessible to unauthorized personnel or animals.
If the machine is stored for a long period of time before first operation, its technical condition
should be examined and special attention should be paid to the hydraulics and the drive. Paint the
area where the paint is missing, hydraulic hoses checked and lubricated.
Additionally:
remove any traces of rust and paint the area,
check the oil level in the angle drives and the cutting unit (Section 7). If leaks are discovered,
they should be repaired immediately and lost oil replaced. If water in oil is discovered,
immediately change the oil as it could cause corrosion of internal mechanisms such as gear
wheels, bearings, or shafts, and cause breakdowns,
periodically inspect the mower and lubricate moving parts in order to protect them from
corrosion which adversely affects the proper operation of the mower,
check hydraulic hoses regularly. Replace any damaged or old hoses. In any case, you should
replace hoses that have been in use more than 5 years from the date of their manufacture
printed on the hose.

6.6.5. Restarting the machine after repairs or longer storing periods

Make sure that all nuts and screws are tightened with correct torque.
Make sure that all guards are in place.
After the storing period lubricate all parts of machine.
Tab. 5. Torque values for bolts
In the absence of specific torque values, the following chart can be used as a guide to the
maximum safe torque for a particular size and grade of fastener. There is no torque difference for
fine or coarse threads. Torque values are based on clean, dry threads. Reduce value by 10% if
threads are oiled before assembly.
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