Degelman M28, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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-12- 142657 - Manure Spreader (17-March-2016)
Service & Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety
items before working with, maintaining or
operating the Manure Spreader.
• Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from
all moving and/or rotating parts.
• Clear the area of bystanders, especially
children, when carrying out any maintenance
and repairs or making adjustments.
• Place safety stands or large blocks under the
frame before removing tires or working beneath
the machine.
• Be careful when working around or maintaining
a high-pressure hydraulic system. Wear proper
eye and hand protection when searching for
a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a piece
of wood or cardboard as a backstop when
searching for a pin hole leak in a hose or a
fitting.
• Always relieve pressure before disconnecting or
working on hydraulic system.
• When a guard is opened or removed for
servicing, be sure to install or close it before
starting.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in neutral
before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and metal lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system operates
under extremely high-pressure. Such repairs will
fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe
condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when
searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use a
piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop instead
of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of
hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention immediately.
Serious infection or toxic reaction can develop from
hydraulic fluid piercing the skin surface.
7. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure
all components are tight and that lines, hoses and
couplings are not damaged.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY
1. Use only a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
Replace fitting if necessary.
5. Inject grease until you see grease being expelled
from the bearing or bushing areas.
GREASING
1. Grease: Use an SAE multi-purpose grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance or an SAE
multi-purpose lithium base grease.
2. Gearbox Oil: Use SAE 85W90 gear oil.
3. Storing Lubricants: Operate at top efficiency
by using clean lubricants. Use clean containers for
all lubricants. Store them in an area protected from
dust, moisture and other contaminants.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS