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Make sure that the machine is fully disconnected and all mo-
ving parts are secured before performing any maintenance/re-
pair work on the machine. In the event of any malfunctioning,
switch the machine off before trouble-shooting
.
• Periodically check the tightness of all nuts and screws and retighten
them if necessary!
• When you perform maintenance works with the implement lifted up
make sure to efficiently secure it against accidental dropping!
• When changing or replacing any part of the machine make sure to
use appropriate tools and work gloves!
• Do not spill oil in the environment. Oils, grease and filters must be
disposed in accordance with applicable rules and regulations!
• When performing electric weldings on the tractor and/or eventual
attachments, make sure to first perform power disconnection from
both the generator and the battery!
• Strictly use original spare parts or parts with equivalent specificati-
ons as the original manufacturer‘s ones!
Completely open the grapples tines and lower the grapple on
ground. Disconnect the tractor (or other towing vehicle) be-
fore starting any repair or maintenance work. Beware: a loader
with the grapple pivotally connected to a universal joint (pi-
vot) will stand at tilt-over risk unless it is firmly supported and
secured against collapsing.
The following services must be provided at 10 hour operation inter-
vals:
• Lubricating all moving parts by means of the respective nipple head
• Recommended lubricant: universal lub grease
• Lubricating the extendible lifting arm using a grease brush
• Check the conditions of all hydraulic couplings and hoses
• Tightening all screwed/bolted joints, checking and replacing
eventual missing harware.
Monitoring procedures during work:
• Provide immediate replacement of defective hydraulic lines and cou-
plings or other hydraulic components.
• Rust, dirt and crop debris must be cleaned frequently to allow the
piston rod of both the grapple cylinder and the slewing cylinder to
operate trouble-free.
• Keep the log fork and the grapples tines clean.
• Replace any damaged, unradable or missing label on the machine.
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