After-Season Maintenance; Storing - SaMASZ KW 141 Operator's Manual

examine condition and number of flail knives. If need be, replace following the manual (in pairs),
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perform check-up of vivid external parts and assemblies as well as their connections: tighten
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loosened connections and replace worn or damaged parts,
lubricate all pins and cylinder joints,
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visually examine technical condition of hydraulics: oil filter contamination indicator, fitting elements
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for leaks. If these are major, check oil level in the tank and remove defects following provisions give
in the manual (tighten fitting elements, replace copper washers, tighten band clips,
examine technical condition of connections between the machine and the tractor.

6.8.3. After-season maintenance

At the end of the season the machine should be cleaned, washed and dried. Carefully grease
unpainted surfaces and 3-point linkage pins.
After that the following work should be carried out:
examine the paintwork condition. If need be, clean and paint any damaged points,
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examine technical condition of hydraulics taking actions as in case of daily servicing. Moreover
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condition of hydraulic hoses should be examined thoroughly. If need be, replace with new ones
meeting technical requirements of the manufacturer,
examine technical condition of moving parts of the machine. If clearance is found on pins, these
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should be replaced along with slide bushings and well protected,
examine condition of bearings in fail and adapting shaft (whether there is no run out). If necessary,
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replace bearings and gaskets (it is recommended that these activities are performed by the SaMASZ
company specialized personnel).
cooperating elements (pins, joints, cylinder rods, etc.) should be protected for corrosion by covering
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them with thin film of solid grease.

6.8.4. Storing

Detached machine should be stored in standstill position, so it is supported onto supporting legs
and the cutterbar (Fig. 67). It is recommended to store the set on paved ground, preferably in roofed
places, inaccessible to unauthorized personnel or animals.
After storing for winter period prior to the machine operation, its technical condition should be
examined and special attention should be paid to the hydraulics and the drive. Paintwork should be
complemented, hydraulic hoses checked and lubricated.
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Fig. 67. Correct machine storage position: a) KWT, CAMEL, b) KOLIBER
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KWT, CAMEL, KOLIBER, KW, LAMA REAR EXTENSION ARMS
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