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5. Winter storage
• Repair, service, maintenance and cleaning work must only be carried out
when the machine is at a standstill.
• Switch off the engine and remove the ignition key.
• After service and maintenance work has been completed, all protective
panels and other protective devices must be correctly fitted again.
• Avoid skin contact with oil, grease, cleansing agents and solvents.
• In the event of injury or cauterization caused by oil, cleansing agent or
solvents, consult a doctor immediately.
5.1 Safety instructions
5.2 General
Thoroughly clean the rotary tedder before placing it in winter storage. If a high-pressure water cleaner is used, do
not aim the water jet directly at the bearings. After cleaning, grease all lubrication nipples. Do not wipe off grease
that oozes out of the lubrication points. The grease ring provides additional protection from moisture.
Check all moving parts for freedom of movement. Where appropriate, dismantle and clean them, then lubricate
them and fit them again. If necessary, replace with new parts. Only use original KRONE replacement parts.
Pull the PTO shaft apart. Lubricate the inner tubes and the protective tubes with grease. Grease the lubrication
nipples on the universal joint and the bearing rings of the protective tubes.
Store the rotary tedder in a dry place, and not near artificial fertilizers or stables.
Touch up paintwork. Bare metal must be thoroughly preserved with anti-corrosion agent.
To lift the tyres (the tyres can be damaged if the rotary tedder stands on the same spot for a long period),
jack the rotary tedder up on a support stand. Protect the tyres from outside factors such as oil, grease, direct
sunlight etc.
Have necessary repair work carried out in the period directly after the harvest season. Make up a collective list of
all replacement parts required. This will make it easier for your KRONE dealer to deal with your orders, and it will
give you the security of knowing that your machine will be fully operational at the beginning of the new season.
The rotary tedder must only be jacked up with a suitable jack. Make sure that
the rotary tedder is solidly supported when it is jacked up.
6. Starting up after winter storage
Wipe off the grease and oil used for conservation.
Carry out all the activities described in the chapter on maintenance.
Carefully read through the operating manual again.