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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
10. Check for broken components and order replacements from your Dealer. Immediate repair of these items will
save time and effort at the beginning of next season.
11. Replace or tighten any missing or loose hardware. Refer to
8.1 Torque Specifications, page 467
.
5.3.5 Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Lines
Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks.
WARNING
• Avoid high-pressure fluids. Escaping fluid can
penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
Keep hands and body away from pin holes and
nozzles which eject fluids under high pressure.
• If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor
familiar with this type of injury or gangrene
may result.
Figure 5.2: Hydraulic Pressure Hazard
•
Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search
for leaks.
IMPORTANT:
Keep hydraulic coupler tips and connectors clean.
Allowing dust, dirt, water, or foreign material to enter the
system is the major cause of hydraulic system damage.
Do NOT attempt to service hydraulic systems in the
fi eld. Precision fi ts require a perfectly clean connection
during overhaul.
Figure 5.3: Testing for Hydraulic Leaks
5.3.6 Lubrication and Servicing
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing header or opening drive covers, follow procedures in 5.1
Preparing Machine for Servicing, page 295 .
Refer to
5.2.1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants, page 296
for recommended lubricants.
Log hours of operation and use the Maintenance Record provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance. Refer
to
5.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 299
.
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