Round Baler ACTION 120
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - 35 -
6
MAINTENANCE
6.1 MAINTENANCE
The various routine maintenance operations are
described below.
It is worth remembering that the round baler will
cost less to run and last longer if these
instructions are complied with.
Performing maintenance carefully is to the user’s
benefit as the machine will be in an excellent state
of repair once work is resumed.
The times required to perform the work featured
herein are given as a guide only and refer to
normal operating conditions. Nonetheless, said
times tend to vary depending on the type of use,
the amount of dust in the environment, seasonal
factors etc.. In demanding operating conditions,
maintenance will, of course, need to be stepped
up.
WARNING
Before commencing any kind of work, make
sure the machine is on flat ground and that the
round baler is secured in place with suitable
chocks under the wheels.
The maintenance, adjustment or setup work
must be performed with the tractor and power-
takeoff shaft disconnected from the round
baler.
CAUTION
The greasing points on the round baler are
indicated with the «lubricating nipple» sticker.
Before injecting lubricating grease by means
of the lubricating nipples, the nipples’ fittings
must be thoroughly cleaned to prevent mud,
dust or foreign bodies getting mixed into the
grease and diminishing the lubricating effect,
or even neutralizing the lubricating effect
altogether.
Avoid inserting too much grease in the
lubricating nipples. Inserting a large amount of
grease in the greasing point at a high pressure
may damage the bearing protections. Perform
this operation with due care.
Any worn areas should be treated with a coat
of rust inhibitor.
DANGER
Keep lubricants out of the reach of children.
Read the warnings and safety instructions
indicated on the lubricant containers carefully.
After use, wash your hands and any other
soiled areas thoroughly. Treat used oils in
conformity with the law dispositions on
pollution.
6.2 REAR DOOR SAFETY BLOCK
WARNING
In case of maintenance or cleaning of the
pressing chamber, insert the appropriate
safety stops, in order to avoid a possible and
accidental descent of the tailgate.
To insert the tailgate safety latches, proceed as
follows:
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Fully open the tailgate by the hydraulic
control.
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Switch off the tractor, apply the parking brake
and remove the key from the control panel.
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Move the tailgate cylinder safety latches, on
both sides, to the locked position (forward,
towards the cylinder shaft) without going
under the tailgate.
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Always with the tractor off, operate the tractor
distributor that controls the tailgate in order to
relieve the oil pressure and lower the tailgate
until it leans on the safety stops.
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Make sure that the safety locks are in the
correct position, resting on the cylinder liner
(Pic. 26).
Pic. 26
– Rear door safety
6.3 P.T.O. SHAFT
As regards the maintenance of the power-takeoff
shaft, follow the P.T.O. shaft instructions supplied
by the Manufacturer to the letter: they are to be
found in the instruction manual supplied with each
shaft.
6.4 AFTER THE FIRST 8 HOURS OF
USE
After the first 8 hours of use:
- Check the general state of the round baler;
