McHale
Fusion Vario
Baler & Wrapper
137
12
Machine maintenance
To maintain the machine in good working order it is necessary to carry out preventative
maintenance regularly. The following section gives details of how this may be carried
out and how often it will be required.
Replace any electrical or hydraulic devices immediately, at the first sign of malfunction
or failure, as these components affect the functionality, sequencing and thus safety of
operation. Never use a machine where a malfunction exists! Contact your
McHale
dealer to achieve a solution. Always think ‘Safety First’!
12.1 Maintenance intervals
The following intervals should be adhered to, in order to ensure a long and efficient life
for the machine and maximum safety of personnel. They assume constant working
during the harvesting season.
First 5 working hours
Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten, if necessary
Ensure axle U-bolts are tightened to a torque of 450 Nm
Check and correct, if necessary, the air pressure in the tyres
Carry out adjustment of chopper unit duplex chain. Inspect all other chains.
WARNING: Wear proper safety equipment & follow all instructions
Ensure to wear proper safety equipment at all times when working with
the machine, such as gloves, eye protection, etc. and follow all safety
decals and instructions.
WARNING: Inspections in the ‘Danger Zone’ with the machine
running, shall only occur with a trained operator at the controls
Entering the ‘Danger Zone’ while the machine is running is not
recommended. If it is to be carried out, a fully trained operator shall be at
the controls. The tractor hand brake shall be applied and the electronic
control box shall be in manual mode. The operator shall remain in
communication with the inspector throughout. If communication is lost with
the inspector, or they move within 1.1 m of moving parts or parts that have
the potential to move, all tractor power shall be turned off immediately.
