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BEFORE USING CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
1.
Ensure there is tension in the drive line and that side play does not exceed
20mm.
2.
Ensure that all bolts that are not accessible when the guard is in place,
particularly those securing the small drive shaft bearings, are tight.
3.
Ensure that the locknuts on the chain tension adjusters are not loose.
4.
Lubricate all bearings as necessary
–
those in the PTO shaft (one grease point in
each knuckle), two on the main rotor shaft bearings and four on the input shaft
bearings.
5.
Ensure all nuts and bolts are secure.
6.
Check the hydraulic hoses for wear or damage and ensure the couplings are
clean.
7.
Check the flails and flail heads for damage.
8.
Drain any accumulation of water as necessary as frozen water can cause
damage to the drive line.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Hubs / Bearings must be greased regularly; we recommend they are checked
after the first fourteen days work, then six monthly thereafter.
2.
Tyre pressure should be checked regularly (See page 6).
3.
Wheel nuts should be checked when the machine is new, then after operating
for one hour, then one day and weekly thereafter. The same procedure applies
if nuts have been removed and replaced.
4.
Check the tow hitch for wear and replace accordingly.
5.
Lights should be kept clean and if not in use for some length of time, coating
with some form of oil spray is recommended.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: Always adjust brakes with the spreader on a completely level
surface.
This can be done by loosening the nut behind the clevis, then rotating the piston,
adjustment will appear from the ram. Remember to tighten the locknut when
completed.
