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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
Use extreme caution around suspected hydraulic leaks or dammaged hose
lines. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can be extremely dangerous. Always wear
hand and eye protection. Always lower the cultivator to the ground and release
hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance to the hydraulic system.
Take care to keep the floor area clean when performing maintenance to the ma-
chine. Help protect our environment and prevent injuries from falls by cleaning
up any spilled or leaking fluids with absorbant products. Take care to dispose of
contaminated rags or absorbants in accordance with your local environmental
regulations. Put away tools and roll up any air lines or electrical cords that were
used when making repairs to the equipment and dispose of scrap materials or
worn out parts in an appropriate manner.
Regularly check all nuts and bolts for tightness and secure if loose. Replace
worn out or damaged machine components.
Establish a good routine for regular inspection, lubrication and maintenance
in order to keep the machine in good operating condition.
Never crawl under the machine to make repairs or adjustments or replace tines
and shares, etc… unless you have properly blocked and supported the cultiva-
tor frame. The cultivator must be secured in a fixed position in order to prevent
it from moving or falling before making any attempt to work underneath. Use
suitable shop stands or lifting devices that can support the entire weight of the
implement. Never use cement blocks, bricks, hollow tiles or other props that may
crumble or collapse under continuous load.
Wear gloves when changing shares or removing share bolts as the edges
can become extremely sharp when worn.