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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
INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED, OTH-
ERWISE, 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 EL-
EMENTS.
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
lubricants may have adverse effects. In case of accidental
contact of these products with the eyes or other sensitive
parts, thoroughly wash the affected area with water. If
swallowed, contact the medical services.