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Manual AP silage cutter NP
loader, lower the cutting frame completely, until the
pressure of the hydraulic system is completely removed.
6.
MAINTENANCE:
The AP silage cutter only requires little maintenance. During maintenance observe
the following safety measure:
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Never maintain the AP silage cutter while it is coupled to the tractor, wheel
loader or telescopic loader or when the hydraulic system can be activated in
any other way.
6.1
Maintenance of the hydraulic system:
Maintenance of the hydraulic system should only be done by the AP dealer. AP
advises the user to regularly check the hydraulic system to leakage.
WARNING:
When leakage appears : stop immediately and contact the
AP dealer.
6.2
Greasing:
All hinging parts of the AP silage cutter must be greased weekly with an universal
lubricant. For all greasing parts see Chapter 2, Greasing and most important parts
(page 2).
6.3
Damages:
Another maintenance item are the coupling pins for attachment of the AP silage
cutter to the front loader, wheel loader or telescopic loader. These pins must be
checked for damages periodically (at least once per quarter, more often when used
frequently). Although the AP silage cutter is a solid construction, the rest of the
machine should also be checked for damages and possible loose bolts and nuts.
Particularly the nuts with which the tines are attached to the AP silage cutter must
be checked regularly.
Damaged parts must be replaced by your AP dealer.
6.4
Cleaning of the AP silage cutter:
Feed (and natural manure) often contain aggressive fluids which can corrode the AP
silage cutter. AP therefor advises to thoroughly clean the AP silage cutter after it
has been used, this promotes longevity. If the cleaning is done with the help of a
high-pressure cleaner take care that it does not spout directly on the control valve
(if present) or on other parts of the hydraulic system.
WARNING:
Do not use cleansers that may harm the health of persons
and / or animals.
