John Deere Air Reel Owner’s Manual
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OPERATION
Removing from storage/pre-season maintenance:
When removing from storage and preparing to use, follow
this procedure:
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small chil-
dren.
Remove the tarpaulin from the machine if it was cov-
ered.
Clean off accumulated trash and dirt.
Check routing and securing of all hydraulic lines and
wiring harness; adjust as required.
Rotate all components and systems by hand to see
that none are seized. Loosen any seized components
with penetrating oil before starting.
Retighten any loose bolts to their specified torque.
Lubricate all grease points and shaft surfaces.
Check for excessive wear on all moving parts.
Tighten all hydraulic connections and mounts. Replace
o-rings, fittings, or connectors subject to leaking.
Review and follow all items in the Pre-Operaton and
Machine Break-In sections before starting (Sections
5.2 & 5.3).
Install all safety shields and review precautions with
operators and other personnel involved in the opera-
tion.
Inspect the PTO friction disc torque limiter (Section
6.9).
Drain and refill gearbox.
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5.8 STORAGE
Move the machine to its storage area.
Select an area that is dry, level, and free of debris.
If the machine cannot be stored inside, cover with a
waterproof tarpaulin and tie securely in place.
Store out of the way of human activity.
Do not allow children to play on or around stored
unit.
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