Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication
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Maintenance
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment supported
by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can break,
hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls can be
actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting implement
back into service. Serious breakdowns can result in injury
•
Do not alter implement or replace parts on the implement
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the implement.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
Inspect Bale Spear
Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life
of any implement. With careful inspection and routine
maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Daily clean and inspect Bale Spear for the following:
1.
Check Bale Spear hitch plate to make sure it is still
properly attached to the tractor or skid steer hitch.
2. Clean Bale Spear of dirt, grease, and trash to assist
visual inspection.
3. Always remove any material that has become
entangled in the spears and/or spikes before
continuing to use it.
4. After using your Bale Spear to lift a few bales, check
spears and spikes to make sure eccentric nuts and
bolts are tight.
5. Check to make sure the spears are not damaged,
broken, or worn excessively. Repair or replace as
needed.
6. Check to make sure the frame is not cracked or
broken. Repair or replace as needed.
7.
Replace any worn, damaged, or illegible safety
labels by obtaining new labels from your Land Pride
dealer.
Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication
