Removal From Tractor; Storage - Tiger RBM16 Operator's Manual

REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR

DANGER!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENCING TO REMOVE THE MACHINE FROM
THE TRACTOR.
THE ORDER OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE FOLLOWED EXACTLY
DISCONNECTING THE TOP LINK MUST BE THE LAST OPERATION PRIOR TO
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AWAY FROM THE MACHINE.
WARNING!
Do not operate quadrant lever or machine controls through the rear cab window whilst
standing on or amongst linkage components. Always seek assistance.
 Select a firm level site for parking the machine.
 Replace parking legs in their sockets and secure in their lowest position.
 Raise the machine on the tractor linkage until the weight is taken off the stabiliser.
 Remove the lower stabiliser pins.
 Unscrew the lift ram tap.
 Lower the machine to be ground.
 Extend the arms and place the flail head on the ground at half reach.
 Disengage tractor PTO and remove.
 Disconnect stabiliser bars and/or loosen check chains as applicable.
 Remove control unit from tractor cab and stow in a safe location clear of the ground.
 Disconnect the stabiliser from the tractors top hitch position.
 Remove draft link pins and carefully drive tractor clear of the machine.

Storage

If machine is to be left standing for an extended period of time, lightly coat the exposed
portions of the ram rods with grease. Subsequently, this grease should be wiped off before
the rams are next moved.
If the machine has to be stored outside tie a piece of tarpaulin or canvas over the control
assembly, do not use a plastic fertilizer bag which could lead to rapid corrosion.
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