agrifac PYTHON, Manual

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Drain cleaner
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5. Maintenance
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Grease the lubricator nipple on the drive wheels and hinge points every week.
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Oil the nylon rolls after use to prevent rusting of the shafts.
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Oil the shaft of the metre counter every day to prevent rusting.
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After the first 5 working hours the bolts and nuts must be retightened.
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Clean the suction filter on the machine daily or more times a day if necessary.
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Flush the pump regularly with clean water (pumping). Especially when you have to
pump from a dirty or shallow ditch.
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Check the oil-level of the pump regularly.
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Renew the pump oil (see chapter "Technical specifications") after every 200
working hours or once a year. While draining, turn the pump shaft a few times until
the oil flow has stopped.
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Grease the reel bearings once a year.
In case of an independent hydraulic pack:
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Renew the oil (see chapter "Technical specifications") of the gearbox (between the
water and hydraulic pump) once a year.