Sola A-6000/NS PLUS, Manual

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MAINTENANCE
9- MAINTENANCE
IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN, IMMEDIATELY STOP
THE MACHINE AND TAKE THE KEY OFF THE
IGNITION CONTACT. GET OFF THE TRACTOR
AND VISUALLY DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE
OF THE PROBLEM. PERFORM THE NECESSARY
PROCEDURES IN THE MACHINE BEFORE RE-
STARTING IT.
THE MAINTENANCE OPERATION MUST BE PER-
FORMED IN DULLY EQUIPPED REPAIR SHOPS,
WITH THE MACHINE OFF AND BY QUALIFIED
STAFF.
DO NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIR WITHOUT THE
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE. THE HEREIN IN-
STRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED, OTHERWISE,
CONTACT THE PROVIDER OR EXPERT STAFF.
FOR MACHINE ADJUSTMENT, MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR WORKS, THE USER MUST USE THE
ADEQUATE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIP-
MENT, PPE (BOOTS, GLOVES, HEADPHONES,
ANTI-DUST MASK AND GLASSES).
AVOID USING CLOSE-FITTING CLOTHES THAT
MAY TANGLE IN THE MACHINE MOVABLE ELE-
MENTS.
Before performing any task in the machine, take into account
the following factors:
- Machine maintenance and repair must be carried out in flat
and compact ground, with the tractor off and the key out of
the ignition contact.
- The chosen lifting device must be adequate for the tasks
to be performed. Make sure of complying with the security
standards.
- Use the necessary personal protection equipment for each
task to perform.
- If using compressed air for cleaning the machine, or if any
part must be airbrush painted, it is necessary to use a mask
and protection glasses.
- For operations performed in points higher than 1.5 metres
from the ground and it is not possible the access through the
machine accesses (hopper access ladder), it is necessary to use
ladders or, platforms in compliance with the standards in force.
- Long-lasting and/or repeated skin contact with fuel and lu-
bricants may have adverse effects. In case of accidental con-
tact of these products with the eyes or other sensitive parts,
thoroughly wash the affected area with water. If swallowed,
contact the medical services.
9.1 SERVICE FREQUENCY
Service frequency indicated below is illustrative; it can vary
according to the service type and machine use, the environ-
ment, temperature, weather factors, etc.
- SEASON START
Check the general machine operation by performing a revi-
sion with hopper without seeds.
Verify that the plastic parts are in good condition; the wear of
this material due to natural ageing or due to rodents results in
damage to these elements.
Make sure that the mechanical components are in good con-
ditions and not rusted.
Clean the parts in contact with seeds or fertilizer, such as hoppers
and dispensers.
Make sure that the signalling lights operate correctly.
Verify that the hydraulic circuit fittings and hoses are free
from oil leakages.
- PERIODICALLY
Before washing the seed driller with water, make sure that
there are no seed or fertilizers inside the hoppers and distrib-
utors. After washing, start the turbine for some minutes for
extracting the humidity form the pneumatic circuit.
Check the conditions of the screws. Specially, those in contact
with the ground. Tight all screws and bolts.
Verify that there is not material remainders, dust, etc., inside
the dispenser or the pneumatic circuit. Accumulation of re-
mainders may damage the pneumatic system.
- SEASON END
Dully wash the machine with water; make sure that no seed,
fertilizers or any other product remain inside the hopper, dis-
tributor and hoses. Specially, wash the parts in contact with
chemical products.
Dully lubricate the movable parts of the machine (see section
9.4 LUBRICATION AND GREASING POINTS)
Paint the metallic components that due to work wear have
lost the painting.
For correct machine storage, cover it with canvas and storage
it in a dry environment.
Thoroughly check all the parts and substitute the damaged or
worn ones.
KEEP THE SOWING EQUIPMENT CLEAN; ACCU-
MULATION OF EARTH, STONES, HERB, ETC., MAY
CLOG THE SOWING HOSES.