Care and
maintenance
Inappropriate care and maintenance puts the
operational safety of the machine at risk. This
can lead to accidents with severe or even fatal
physical injuries.
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Conform to prescribed schedules for repetitive
tests or inspections.
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Service the machine according to the maintenance
plan, see chapter
Care and maintenance
and
Maintenance overview
.
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Only perform the work described in these
operating instructions.
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The machine must be mounted to a tractor
and lowered to the ground when performing
maintenance work.
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Switch off the tractor and pull out the ignition key.
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Depressurise the hydraulic system and lower
or support the implement.
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Always exercise ergonomic working manners.
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Allow hot hydraulic components too cool down
before maintenance.
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Prior to working on the electrical system,
disconnect it from the electric current supply.
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When performing welding work on the ma-
chine, disconnect the cables from computers
and other electronic components. The ground
connection must be as close as possible to
the welding point.
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Observe general hygiene instructions when
working with operating fluids.
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The pneumatic system components may
come into contact with dressed seed and
fertiliser. Wear personal protective equipment
when cleaning.
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Before cleaning the machine with high pres-
sure cleaner cover all openings, which should
stay clear of water, steam or cleaning agents
for reasons of safety or operation. Do not aim
the water jet directly at electrical or electronic
components, bearings or the fan. When clean-
ing with high pressure cleaning equipment or
steam jets keep a distance of at least 50 cm
to machine components.
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After cleaning, check all hydraulic lines for
leaks and loose connections.
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Check for chafing and signs of damage. Rem
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edy any faults immediately!
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Screw connections loosened for the purpose
of care and maintenance work must be
retighten after work is completed.
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Do not clean new machines with a steam jet
of a high pressure cleaner. The paint takes
approx. 3 months to cure and could thus be
damaged if this time has not yet expired.
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All other maintenance and repair tasks,
which are not described in the operating
instructions, must only be carried out by
an authorized professional workshop
or
by an operator who has been trained by
HORSCH
for this purpose.
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