Maintenance and storage
Gyrorake
GA8121
77
KN202BGB F
5. Storage
At the end of each season
- Clean the machine thoroughly.
- Put the machine under cover in a dry place.
- Check that all nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened.
- Lubricate all grease points.
- Grease the cylinder rods in contact with the outside.
- Clean and pack the connections between rotor arms
and removable tine arms with never-seize grease.
- Check rotor sealing.
- Check the condition of the hydraulic hoses.
- Touch up any areas of damaged paintwork.
At the start of each season
- Re-read the operators' manual.
- Wipe off grease on cylinder rods.
- Check tyre pressure:
• Transport wheels: 3.0 bar (43 psi).
• Rotor wheels: 2.0 bar (29 psi).
- Check gearbox oil level.
- Check that the lighting system (bulb) functions
properly.
- Make sure that all protection devices are in place and
in good condition.
Avoid high pressure water jets on rotor and
pivot points.
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