13
Winterization and preservation
13.1
Safety
WARNING!
Environmental pollution due to unsuitable disposal of hydraulic and transmission oil
The hydraulic and transmission oils are not entirely biodegradable. Therefore, oil must be
prevented from entering the environment in an uncontrolled manner.
u
Collect/dam escaped oil with sand, earth or other absorptive material.
u
Collect hydraulic and transmission oil in a suitable container provided for the purpose, and
dispose of it in accordance with the local statutory requirements.
u
Draining and penetration of oil into the sewerage system is to be prevented.
u
Prevent the penetration of oil into the water drain by setting up sand or earth barriers, or by
using other appropriate barrier methods.
In combination with moisture, fertilizer can form aggressive acids that attack paints, plastics, and
especially metal parts. This is why
regular washing and caring after use
is very important.
Prior to winterizing, thoroughly
wash
the machine (refer to
) and let it
dry well.
Next,
preserve
the machine (refer to
u
Hang up hoses and cables (refer to
Fig. 62 Storage of the drive shaft, storage of the cables and
).
u
Park the machine (refer to
9.14 Parking and unhitching the machine
u
Close the hopper cover. Leave a gap open to prevent moisture in the hopper.
u
If present, disconnect the control unit or the ISOBUS terminal from power and dust off.
Do not store the control unit or the ISOBUS terminal outdoors. Store in a suitable warm location.
u
Place dust caps on hoses and cable.
u
Open the fertilizer outlets:
w
Metering slide, pre-metering slide, drain door, etc (depends on the machine)
13.2
Washing the machine
A fertilizer spreader that is placed into storage
must
first be cleaned.
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