Maschio GASPARDO ARTIGLIO 250, Use And Maintenance

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
39
cod. R19502010
4.2 DISASSEMBLING FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR
During disassembling and re-assembling of the various parts of
the equipment, ensure thet the said parts have been assembled
in the correst order (if necessary, mark the various parts during
disassembling).
Please refer to the drawings and photos shown in this manual.
Before disassembling the equipment, be sure to:
- park the machine in a place that is large enought to permit
obstruction-free disassembling with the side frames open and
resting on the ground;
- detach the equipment from the tractor;
- cordon off and suitably mark the operations area;
- carefully inspect the physical state of the disassembled parts and
replace them if damaged.
ATTENTION
Do not stand underneath suspended loads.
Access to the operations area is forbidden to non authorised
personnel.
Working overalls, safety footwear, gloves and glasses must
be worn.
4.3 RESIDUAL RISKS
ATTENTION
The risk caused by pressure oil.
Use the oil that the producer recommended and respect the
provisions existing in the safety chart of the product.
ATTENTION
Fire risk.
Do not smoke or use naked flames near the machine: this
could set off a fire in the oil of the hydraulic circuit.
Before making repairs on the machine using arc or flame
welding, ensure thet there are no oil leaks from the hydraulic
circuit.
ATTENTION
Risk of pollution when draining of oil from the hydraulic
circuit.
Used oils must be discharged and disposed of according to
the legislation in force in the country in which the machine
is being used.
ATTENTION
Risk of pressurised oil jets being ejected.
The operator must use safety glasses, working overalls, safety
gloves and footwear to ensure that any oil splashes do not
injure eyes, face or uncovered body parts.
ATTENTION
Erroneous connection of the machine’s hydraulic piping with
the tractor’s hydraulic circuit could cause damage to the
machine and potential danger for the operator.
4.0.1 WHEN THE MACHINE lS NEW
- Before starting the seeding operation grease all parts indicated
by transfer nr. 9 (‘GREASE’) at page 29 of this leaflet.
- After the first hours of work check that all the bolts are still
tight.
- With a new machine, check the hydraulic hoses and connections
before starting the system, and then after that check their ope-
rating safety condition at least once a year.
4.0.2 EVERY 20/30 WORKING HOURS
- Ensure that the bolts are well-tightened.
- Periodically check the hydraulic cylinders and their fittings. If
necessary, repair or replace any defective parts.
4.0.3 SETTING ASIDE
At the end of the season, or if a long period of rest is for seen it
is advisable:
1) Wash the equipment with plenty of water, and then dry it.
2) Carefully check worn or damaged parts and replace if neces-
sary.
3) Tighten all screws and bolts with the closing coupling mentioned
in the paragraph entitled “Safety maintenance” -point 2, page
32.
4) Grease all the points marked by sticker n° 9 (“GREASE”) on
page 29 of this manual.
5) Wipe over all the unpainted parts with lubricant.
6) Protect the equipment with a (nylon) cover.
7) Then put it in a dry place, do not move it and where it is out of
reach of un authorized people.
If these operations are done carefully, it will be to the total advan-
tage of the user because when work is recommenced, he will find
the equipment in perfect conditions.
4.1 GENERAL CLEANING
Cleaning operations must be carried out periodically in order to
guarantee good machine performance.
To clean the equipment, proceed as follows:
- park the machine in a suitable place with the side frames open
and resting on the ground;
- detach it from the tractor;
- wash it with a water jet, wherever possible from the outside;
- remove any soil and plant residue using a broom or brush;
- dry the machinery.
ATTENTION
Do not climb up on the machinery or on the rollers to clean.