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In order to ensure the extended durability and optimum performance of the machine, you are advised
to take careful note of the points laid out in this section.
APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY. NEVER
WORK UNDER A RAISED MACHINE WITHOUT THE USE OF PROPER SUPPORTS.
A) DAILY
i)
CHECK gearbox oil level. The correct level is obtained by removing the plug mid way
up the back of the gearbox and filling until oil runs out of this hole. To fill with oil
remove the breather plug at the top of the gearbox. Use SAE 90 EP gear oil. Refit all
plugs. Ensure the breather plug is fitted to the top of the gearbox.
ii)
Grease PTO shaft universal joints and sliding profiles.
iii)
If cutter blades are fitted, they may require straightening, sharpening or replacing.
iv)
Check cutter chains for damage/wear and replace where necessary.
v)
Ensure that chain/blade locating bolts are tight and that the bushes are not worn.
WHEN REPLACING BUSHES OR CHAINS/BLADES, ALWAYS CHECK FOR WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE
PIVOT BOLT AND NUT TO REPLACE IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN
BLADES/CHAINS DETACHING THEMSELVES AND SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
vi)
When the machine is new check tightness of all nuts and bolts after the first hour of
use and then on daily basis. Pay particular attention to the gearbox securing bolts and
the chain/blade mounting bolts.
vii)
Ensure all safety guards and chain debris guards are correctly always fitted and swing
freely.
B) END OF SEASON
i)
items ii to vii inclusive from daily maintenance.
ii)
Empty oil from drive gearbox, clean with paraffin and fill with new SAE 90 EP oil. The
correct level is obtained by removing the plug mid-way up the back if the gearbox and
filling until oil runs out of hole. To fill with oil, remove the breather plug at the top of
the gearbox. Use SAE 90 EP oil. Refit all plugs. Ensure breather plug is fitted to top of
gearbox.
iii)
Due to the corrosive nature of grass when cut, wash down the machine after use,
especially when the machine is being stored for a long period.
iv)
Clear all debris wrapped around gearbox spindle and rotor disk.
v)
Grease all areas where corrosion may occur.
vi)
Check all chain debris guards and ensure they swing freely to produce a correct
guarding. Replace as necessary.
vii)
Support the machine off the ground and store in clean, dry place.
viii) DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER TO CLEAN THIS
MACHINE!
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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