8999128: v1 03/09/2018
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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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7
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!
You must wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when using, adjusting, servicing,
repairing or handling the machine; see Section 2.4.
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 PTO 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:
7.0.1. While maintenance work is in progress, the machine must be positioned on level solid ground;
7.0.2.
Switch off the tractor’s engine, apply the parking brake and remove the key from the ignition;
7.0.3. Always use suitable Personal Protective Equipment (safety footwear, overalls, work gloves and dust mask);
see Section 2.4;
7.0.4. Take all accident-prevention precautions prescribed for the job at hand;
7.0.5. If you are using compressed air to clean the machine, you must wear suitable eye protection;
7.0.6. 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;
7.0.7. Replace hydraulic hoses whenever they are damaged and, in any case, at least every 5 years;
7.0.8. Do not use any lifting points other than those provided for this purpose; see Figure 2.2 and Figure 3.1;
7.0.9. Make sure the hoisting device chosen is suitable for the job at hand in compliance with safety standards;
7.0.10. 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;
7.0.11. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with fuels/lubricants/fluids on the skin as they could cause skin
disorders or other syndromes;
7.0.12. Do not swallow fuels/lubricants/fluids. In case of accidental contact with eyes, flush the affected part with plenty
of water;
7.0.13. Take extra care around oil/emptied fluid, which can be very hot;
7.0.14. Do not perform welding indoors or anywhere without sufficient ventilation;
7.0.15. 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;
7.0.16. Vent pressure from circuits before performing any work on them;
7.0.17. Do not use hands to search for pressurized fluid leaks;
7.0.18. Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and eyes with extremely serious consequences.
7.1
Maintenance work that can be performed by the operator
The work described in the following points does not require any special expertise. The operator must be familiar with
the procedures and follow the relevant instructions carefully, and must put the machine out of service first. Routine
checks and maintenance work must be performed at the stated intervals following the procedures given and are the
responsibility of the operator. Failure to comply with maintenance rules and intervals has a negative effect on machine
operation and its service life and, consequently, shall void the warranty. Perform maintenance at shorter intervals when
working under demanding operating conditions (frequent stopping and starting, lengthy winter season, e.t.c).
