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13.0 MAINTENANCE
To protect machine and user, all adjustment and repair work carried out to the
Verti-Quake
®
may only be performed by authorised technical staff.
When carrying out any maintenance or repairs, make sure to use original Verti-Quake
®
parts
only. This will ensure continued safety of the machine and its user.
Time schedule
Check point /
lubricating point
Method
Before
each
use
Check for loose bolts/nuts.
Tighten loose bolts/nuts.
Check the oil level in the
gearbox. The oil level should be
in or above the centre of the
gauge glass.
Use SAE 90
Connect the machine to the
tractor and leave the machine
running without load for five
minutes.
Look and listen for any
strange noises and
movements.
After
every
8 operating
hours.
Check for loose bolts/nuts.
Tighten loose bolts/nuts.
Presence and legibility of safety
decals.
(See Fig. 5)
Replace these if damaged.
Any loose parts around the PTO. Secure these parts so that
they cannot come too close
to the PTO.
Grease the PTO lubricating
points.
Use EP2 lubricating grease.
After
every
50 operating
hours.
Check the gearbox for oil
leakage.
Replace gearbox seals.
After
every
100 operating
hours.
Check the knives.
Replace or repair them.
13.1 CLEANING THE VERTI-QUAKE
®
Please follow the cleaning instructions below to maintain an optimum condition for the
Verti-Quake
®
.
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Never point a high-pressure cleaner at the bearing seals.
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After cleaning, grease all lubricating points.
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Never use aggressive soap or cleaning agents.
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Make sure the Verti-Quake
®
is switched off before cleaning it.
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Make sure the machine is stable and cannot sag or slide.
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Make sure the safety decals remain clearly visible.
