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3.7 STORAGE
1. Park implement on a flat location to avoid rolling of equipment. Lower leg stands and set 3-point
mounted unit on level ground surface.
2. Store with the bar either tied up with the stay rod or lowered to the ground. Lower the hydraulic
cylinder so that it is not holding up the bars and shield assembly.
3. Tie up hydraulic hoses to prevent contamination to the hydraulic system.
4. After the season apply 10 to 15 shots of grease to the gearbox housing and 2 shots to the knifehead
bearing and run for a few minutes. (See Lubrication Methods)
5. Park equipment in an area away from livestock or human activity.
4: MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
1.
Before performing any maintenance review the operators manual for all safety information.
2.
Never operate this machine inside a closed building.
3.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from all moving parts.
4.
Ensure that all Skid Steer controls are in neutral before starting.
5.
Seek medical attention if you contact high-pressure hydraulic fluid, which pierces the skin as
infection can occur.
6.
Seek medical attention if hydraulic oil enters your eyes.
7.
Never place your self between pinch points when working on the
Skid-Sickle
.
8.
Be Safe! Work Safe! Think Safe!
4.1 GREASING
Use SAE multi-purpose lithium based grease for all grease fittings.
Do Not use anything but the above in the Pro-drive Gearbox. Synthetic or high heat greases will not flow
properly in the gearbox and will damage the gearbox.
5: LUBRICATION METHODS
5.1 GREASING
1. Use only hand pump grease guns.
2. Clean all grease fittings before greasing to prevent dirt from entering the bearings.
3. Replace broken or missing fittings immediately.
4. If a fitting will not take grease, remove fitting and clean. Replace fitting and grease. If fitting still will
not take grease, replace with a new fitting.
5. Wheel bearings have been greased at the factory. We recommend that they be repacked every 250
hours of operation.
6. Grease main gearboxes every 50 hours with 5 pumps of grease from a hand grease gun. See decal
on inner shoe. The torque of the knifehead bolts should be checked every time grease is applied.
7. Grease bottom drive spud every 50 hours with 1 pump of grease from a hand grease gun. When
cutting green juicy material grease 1 pump daily. See decal on inner shoe.
8. Grease drive shaft crosses and yokes every 8 hours of operation.
9. Grease drive shaft slides every 20 hours of operation.
10. Grease all ¾” ball pivot joints 1 pump every 8 hours of operation.
11. Grease the ball hitch at the start of each cutting season. Repeat with extended use.
12. At the end of the season place 1 pump of grease at each location. Operate the mower to ensure
grease is evenly placed.
