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MAINTENANCE
1. Before checking for any machine malfunction and before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine,
disengage PTO, turn off engine and remove ignition key.
2. Check tightness of nuts and bolts regularly. Retighten if necessary.
3. If the machine is raised, prop it up in a stable position before carrying out any maintenance work.
4. When replacing a working part, wear protection gloves and only use standardized tools.
5. It is forbidden to discard any oil, grease or filters. These must be given to waste disposal organisations to protect
the environment.
6. Disconnect power source before any work is done to the electric system.
7. Check safety guards regularly, particularly those that are subject to wear. Replace immediately if damaged.
8. Spare parts used must be in accordance with specifications and standards as defined by the manufacturer. Use
only genuine KUHN parts !
9. Before any electric welding is carried out on tractor or attached machine, disconnect generator and battery
terminals.
10.Repairs on elements under pressure or tension (springs, accumulators etc.) must only be carried out by
competent persons with standardized equipment.
SPECIAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Use a tractor equipped with an enclosed cab with windows made of safety glass and kept closed. It is
recommended to fit polycarbonate screens inside the tractor safety cab's side and rear windows or to install mesh
guards on the exterior of them.
2. Stay a safe distance away from the mower conditioner when discs are rotating.
3. For safe machine operation, it is imperative that cutting tools be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations. Use only the tool outfit supplied with the machine.
4. Each time before using the mower conditioner, inspect condition of cutting elements (knives, discs). Replace
any missing, worn or damaged cutting elements immediately. Use only genuine KUHN spare parts.
5. To avoid creating dangerous out of balance forces, always replace missing, damaged or worn knives in pairs.
6. When replacing knives or discs, systematically inspect their securing elements as per the manufacturers
recommendations.
7. Regularly inspect the disc mowers protection cover. Worn or damaged protection covers must be replaced
immediately.
8. Protection devices (such as guards, shields etc.) are intended to prevent stones, rocks or other foreign objects
from being projected. They also prevent access to the machines danger zones. Therefore, it is imperative that
protection devices are put in place and properly secured each time before using the machine.
