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Proper servicing and adjustments are key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspec-
tion and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly downtime and repair.
Do not alter the cutter in a way which will adversely affect its performance.
Check all bolts and pins after using the cutter for several hours and on a regular basis there-
after to ensure they are tight and secured. Replace worn, damaged, or illegible safety labels by
obtaining new labels from your MK martin dealer.
Warning:
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments,
service, or maintenance.
WARNING!
Always block cutter securely before working on or under cutter.
Before working underneath
, disconnect driveline from tractor, lower wings to ground, raise
cutter, and pin transport bar in raised position. Attach parking jack and lower to ground.
Securely
block all four corners of center section and each wing with jack stands.
Blocking up pre-
vents the cutter from dropping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system failure, or mechan-
ical component failure.
Never perform service or maintenance with engine running.
Warning:
Frequently check all hardware to make certain it is tight and not broken or missing.
Do not operate cutter
with loose pins, bolts, or nuts. Loose hardware can result in a serious
breakdown causing bodily injury or death.
Maintenance
Tire Maintenance
Warning
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed by trained personnel using
correct tools and equipment. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling equip-
ment adequate for the weight involved.
Warning
When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
Do not over inflate tires.
Warning
Do not weld on or heat a rim. If a tire is mounted to the rim, air pressure inside the tire
can increase enough to cause an explosion. High heat can also weaken and/or warp the rim,
damage the tire, and destroy foam filling inside a tire.
Tractor Maintenance
One of the most important things you can do to prevent hydraulic system problems is to ensure
your tractor's hydraulic reservoir remains free of dirt and other contaminations.
Use a clean cloth to wipe hose ends clean before attaching them to your tractor. Replace trac-
tor hydraulic filter element at the prescribed intervals. These simple maintenances will go a long
way to prevent occurrence of control valve and hydraulic cylinder problems.
