Winton WFM Series, Owner'S Manual

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Winton WFM
General Safety Information (continued)
Machinery Pre-Use Checks
On receipt of your new Winton machine and again within the first 4 hours of use, or the ‘shake
in’ period as we like to call it, we always recommend checking over the machine.
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Check all bolts, nuts and screws are tight on the unit.
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Tighten/check any bolts and nuts securing blades.
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If your machine has belts check the tension and adjust if required.
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Apply grease to grease points if necessary.
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Check gear oil level and top up if needed. Do not overfill.
Tractor Pre-Use Checks
Check that the machine is properly attached to the tractor. Ensure that secure pins are used on
the linkage mounting pins.
Be sure to add extra weights to the front of the tractor or add wheel weights if required.
Check that the tractor PTO shaft turns freely and that the machines PTO drive shaft can extend
easily. Grease the PTO drive shaft using the grease points.
The chain on the PTO shaft should be checked and in a good condition. The universal joints
installed should be in a good state, with proper protective parts.
Before installing the PTO shaft, the tractor and machine should be stopped and remove the key.
Install and secure all safety guards, doors and covers before starting.
Bystanders should leave the immediate area before connecting the drive from the tractor.
Running/Operating Checks
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Always keep the PTO output from the tractor at 540 RPM when running machinery.
Post-Use Regular Checks
Check blades, belts and wearing parts. Be sure they are not damaged and blades swing freely in
their mount. Repair or replace as required.
Clean machinery and check for/clear any entangled material which may have got stuck around
any rotating parts.