McHale
Pro Glide R3100
Rear Disc Mower
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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’!
9.1 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
Check sufficient oil level in the gearbox(s)
CAUTION: 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 controls 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.
