8999070: v3 03/09/2018
Page 6.1 of 6.10 pages
Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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6
Maintenance
DANGER!
If you experience trouble, you must switch off the tractor, remove the ignition key and get out of the
tractor to determine the extent of the problem and, where necessary, perform any work required on the
machine.
Remember all maintenance work must be carried out by trained and qualified personnel with the machine stopped.
Maintenance and repair work must not be performed outdoors, and should instead be carried out in a suitably equipped
workshop.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance work, you must switch off the tractor, remove the keys (and
keep them in a safe place) and disconnect the P.T.O shaft.
WARNING!
Waste oil qualifies as hazardous waste according to current law and, as such, must not be
released into the environment; it should be recovered and disposed of through suitable collection centres.
Consequently, contact your nearest environment agency concerned with the collection and disposal of waste
oil before commencing any maintenance work, you must follow the procedure below:
While maintenance work is in progress, the machine must be positioned on level solid ground;
Switch off the tractor’s engine, apply the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition;
Always use suitable Personal Protective Equipment (safety footwear, overalls, work gloves and dust mask);
see Section 2.4;
Take all accident-prevention precautions prescribed for the job at hand;
If you are using compressed air to clean the machine, you must wear suitable eye protection;
Do not perform repairs you are not familiar with. Always follow the instructions and, if none are available,
seek advice from the supplier or expert personnel;
Do not use any lifting points other than those provided for this purpose; see Section 3.1;
Make sure the hoisting device chosen is suitable for the job at hand in compliance with safety standards.
They must have a minimum Safe Working Load (SWL) of 1.5 tonnes;
D
o not keep the tractor’s engine running indoors where there is no ventilation system to remove harmful
exhaust gases that build up in the air;
Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with fuels/lubricants/fluids on the skin as they could cause skin
disorders or other syndromes;
Do not swallow fuels/lubricants/fluids. In case of accidental contact with eyes, flush the affected part with
plenty of water;
Take extra care around oil/emptied fluid, which can be very hot;
Do not perform welding indoors or anywhere without sufficient ventilation;
Do not perform welding on or around painted surfaces to avoid the release of toxic vapours. Remove paint
with suitable products, then wash the surfaces and allow them to dry;
Vent pressure from circuits before performing any work on them;
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and eyes with extremely serious consequences.
6.2
Lubricating oil precautions
WARNING!
Avoid excessive skin contact with used oil. Used oil contains potentially harmful contaminants
which may cause skin cancer or other serious skin disorders.
Avoid excessive skin contact with used lubricating oils and always adhere to the health protection
precautions.
Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly used engine oils.
Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practicable.
Avoid contaminating clothes with oil (particularly those next to the skin). Overalls must be cleaned regularly.
Discard heavily soiled clothing and oil impregnated footwear.
First aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open cuts and wounds.
Apply barrier creams before each work period, to help prevent lubricating oil from contaminating the skin.
Use moisturisers after cleaning; preparations containing lanolin help replace the skin's natural oils which have
been removed.
If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without delay.
Wear eye protection (e.g. goggles or a face shield, if there is a risk of eye contamination. Eye wash facilities
should be provided in close vicinity of the work area.
