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Chap. 6a
are explained in
area, before transferring the machine and starting to work.
3) INSPECTION OF ROTOR BLADES and their possible replacement (use
work gloves!). Keep in mind that:
- A single blade must be replaced with a new one when it is broken,
bent or worn.
- All blades must be replaced (with their fixing bolts) every 50 hours as
specified in Chap. 7d.
IN CASE OF ABNORMAL VIBRATIONS, COMPLETELY REPLACE
ALL THE BLADES AND RELATED BOLTS
4) PETROL TANK: Does it contain the right type of petrol? See Chap. 7b for all specifications. Also, is the tank
cap well tightened? Is there any leak on the supply hose?
5) ENGINE FLYWHEEL COVER: Remove all debris from the area surrounding the engine and, more importantly,
from the area above the flywheel cover on the side.
6) ROTOR BRAKE CHECK: Before starting to work, from the operator position and with the engine on,
engage the rotor, disengage it after few moments, check that the rotor stops completely within 7 seconds.
7) INTEGRITY CHECK on frame and protections: Inspect all the frame main hoses, soldered attachments,
floor, rotor casing, shock protection and front bumper. Also, check all protection metal covers. Before each
use, perform an inspection round on the machine. Report immediately the presence of cracks and DO NOT
USE THE MACHINE. Check the integrity of all protective skirts and chains placed on the rotor casing front
and back.
8) PICTOGRAMS CHECK: replace the labels mentioned in Chap. 2a if they are faded, missing or illegible. Ask
for replacement copies to your usual retailer and attach them again in their position.
9) HYDROSTATIC FAN AND REAR AREA INSPECTION: Check
that the entire surface of the rear hydrostatic transmission
(highlighted in the figure on the side) is free from dust or
debris. Check that the fan is intact and free to rotate, so to
cool down the transmission below it. In very dusty
environments, repeat the debris blowing/cleaning operations
several times a day.
10) BATTERY: In case of difficult start-up, check that the battery has a voltage of at least 12V.
. Check the functioning of the control elements also with the engine on, in a test
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