AGCO Glencoe SF4500, Operator'S Manual

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TRANSPORT & STORAGE
Transport Chain
When transporting the implement on public
roadways, use a transport chain with tensile strength
equal to the gross weight of the implement. This will
control the implement in the event the hitch pin is
lost or breaks.
After attaching the transport chain, check for proper
adjustment by driving a short distance and turning to
the left and right. Adjust chain as necessary to
eliminate a too tight or loose chain.
STORAGE
WARNING! TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE UNIT BE
STORED IN THE LOWERED POSITION SHOVELS ON THE GROUND RESTING ON
BOARDS. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO STORE THE UNIT IN THE RAISED POSITION, MAKE
SURE THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS FULLY CHARGED WITH OIL AND HYDRAULIC
COUPLINGS ARE INSTALLED ON ALL HOSE ENDS. THE STORAGE / TRANSPORT LOCK
BRACKETS MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE GROUND WHEEL CYLINDERS TO PREVENT
THE UNIT FROM INADVERTENTLY LOWERING WHILE IN STORAGE. THIS WILL PREVENT
THE UNIT FROM DROPPING SUDDENLY SHOULD A HOSE RUPTURE OR A COUPLING IS
REMOVED.
The service life of your machine will be extended by
proper off season storage.
• Completely clean the unit.
• Repaint all areas where the original paint is
worn off.
• Replace missing or damaged decals.
• Repair or replace any damaged or broken
parts.
• Grease all soil-contacting surfaces of the
ground tools to prevent rusting.
• Lubricate the unit.
• Store the unit in a clean dry place, protected
from the weather and away from livestock.
• Coat any exposed cylinder rods with grease or
oil to prevent rusting.
• When taking the implement from storage, make
sure the hydraulic system is recharged. Refer to
“Charging Hydraulic System” section of this
manual.
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