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Original instructions (ENGLISH)
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7.3.1
Greasing requirements - daily
7.3.1.1. Make sure bolts fastening the tools are tightened properly;
7.3.1.2. Check tools for wear and damage;
7.3.1.3. Check that welds are in a good state of repair; if you see any cracks, do not attempt to use the machine at all
and instead contact an authorized workshop or the manufacturer;
7.3.1.4. Check that the flaps are in a good state of repair and, if they are damaged, replace them immediately;
7.3.1.5. Check that the tyres on the rear support wheels (optional extra) are in a good state of repair.
7.3.2
Greasing requirements
– every 50 hours
7.3.2.1. Check oil level in the gearbox. Oil should just come up to the lower edge of the plug hole, see Figure 7.6; if you
need to top up, use the vent cap, see Figure 7.6. Use EP90 or equivalent grade oil.
7.3.2.2. Check oil level in the two drive shafts. Oil should just come up to the lower edge of the oil level plug, see Figure
7.7; if you need to top up, use the vent cap, see Figure 7.7. Use EP90 or equivalent grade oil.
7.3.2.3. Check drive belt tension; see Section 6.4.
Figure 7.6
Figure 7.7
7.3.3
Greasing requirements
– every 400 hours
7.3.3.1. Change gearbox oil;
7.3.3.2.
Have a …litre capacity container ready near the gearbox;
7.3.3.3. Remove the vent cap, see Figure 7.6 (2);
7.3.3.4. Use a suitable pump to pump all the oil out through the plug hole, see Figure 7.6 (2), catching it in the
container you procured earlier;
7.3.3.5. Remove the oil level cap, see Figure 7.6 (1);
7.3.3.6. Use EP90 or equivalent grade oil;
7.3.3.7. Pour oil into the gearbox through the vent cap hole, see Figure 7.6 (2);
7.3.3.8. When oil starts coming out of the plug hole, see Figure 7.6 (1), you have reached the correct oil level;
7.3.3.9. Refit the plug and cap, see Figure 7.6 (1 and 2).
DANGER!
Waste oil qualifies as hazardous waste according to current law and, as such, must not be released
into the environment; it should be recovered and disposed of through suitable collection centres.
You must contact the relevant environment agency in your country for the collection of waste oil.
7.4
Hydraulic system
Visually inspect the machine for loose fittings and scrapes, cuts or other signs of wear on hoses. Tighten loose fittings
and replace worn or damaged hoses.
