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4-19 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
4-19.1 Beginning Of Day
a. Perform daily lubrication.
b. Check and adjust tire pressure:
9.5 L-15, 6-ply; 36 psi (250 kPa)
c. Check hydraulic hose routing to be sure
hoses are not kinked, twisted or rubbing
sharp edges.
d. Check for and tighten any loose U-bolts
holding spring clamps to frame. See Torque
Chart at end of SERVICE section.
4-19.2 End of Day
a. Clean dirt and residue from implement.
b. Check for and repair any equipment dam-
age.
c. Check for and correct hydraulic hose and fit-
ting leaks.
d. If implement will be unused for period of
time, coat all cylinder rods and soil-contacting
surfaces with a suitable rust preventative.
4-19.3 Beginning of Season
a. Perform end-of-season lubrication.
b. Check and adjust tire pressure.
c. Tighten all loose bolts, U-bolts and L-bolts.
d. Check torque settings on spring cushion
clamps and disc cutters.
4-19.4 End of Season
a. Clean all dirt and residue from implement.
b. Repair or replace any damaged parts.
c. Inspect all hydraulic fittings and hoses for
leaks, cracks and abrasions. Repair or re-
place as required. Use thread sealant on all
fittings.
d. Clean and paint all areas where paint is
chipped or worn away.
e. Replace missing or damaged decals.
f. Coat all cylinder rods and soil-contacting
surfaces with a suitable rust preventative.
g. Lubricate implement.
h. Check and adjust tire pressure.
i.
Store implement in a clean, dry area away
from livestock.
j.
Lower implement with wooden blocks under
chisels and disc cutters to keep off concrete
floors or bare ground.
k. Park implement in level position so all chis-
els and cutters support weight of implement.
l.
If parked in raised position, engage frame
lockup and securely block wheels.
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