McHale
R62-72 & R68-78
Twin-Rotor Rake
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9
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 season.
First 5 working hours
Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten, if necessary.
Check sufficient oil level in the gearbox.
Every day
Check all guards and safety devices.
Check for any oil leaks and damaged pipes.
Grease PTO shafts and all other grease points.
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’ during machine
operation require a second trained operator at the controls
McHale
recommend that nobody is ever in the ‘Danger Zone’ at any time
during machine operation, but in the event of carrying out inspections
(contrary to our safety recommendations!) when the machine is in
operation, there must always be a second operator at the tractor controls
(who is fully competent in the operation of both the tractor and machine),
in case an emergency stop action is required.