Protea Turf Equipment 510 Groomer, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Immediately following completion of cutting:
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Clean machine thoroughly, removing all grass cuttings and soil. Use a low-pressure
water jet if necessary. Thoroughly dry all surfaces and spray with a water repellant anti
corrosion product to protect metal components from rust.
IMPORTANT - PREVENT DAMAGE: NEVER use high pressure water jets or high pressure air to clean the
machine. Use of high pressure fluid jets can force moisture or dirt past seals into bearings, resulting in rapid
corrosion and consequent damage to bearings.
Every 30 hours or 6 weeks:
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Lubricate the following points with light oil:
Clutch cable – both ends
Height adjustment controls: remove red plastic plug, add oil to threads and replace
plug
.
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Apply chain wax or light oil to all three chainsets. Take care to avoid excess lubricant, as
this may contaminate the clutch friction surfaces resulting in clutch slippage.
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Check all three chains are correctly tensioned and adjust if necessary (see 6.2.5).
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Check all controls operate smoothly without undue resistance, Clean, lubricate and adjust
as necessary.
Every 60 hours or 12 weeks. In addition to above:
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Lubricate the following points with grease, using a grease gun:
Rear roller bearings (2)
Cutter bearings (2)
Clutch shaft bearing
6.4 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR STORAGE
Storage for periods in excess of 30 days:
Engines stored in excess of 30 days need to be protected as described in the engine manufacturers
handbook. Please follow the instructions given in the engine handbook.
Clean grass and debris from the engine cylinder, cylinder head cooling fins, under top cowl, and around and
behind muffler/muffler guard. Clean all other areas of the machine and ensure that the grassbox is clean.
Lubricate the machine with light oil, grease and chain wax as described in Section 6.3. Treat metal parts with
a water repellent anti-corrosion product. Place the machine on a clean dry surface. Cover the machine with a
protective sheet and store it in a dry, ventilated area.