5.0 Maintenance
The packer bearings should be greased with one pump once a week and after washing off.
The disc bearings should be greased until old grease is forced out once a week when in normal use and
after washing off.
The condition of the discs should be regularly monitored in order to maintain the most efficient use of the
machine.
The condition and position of the packer scrapers should also be observed in order to prevent soil
building up on the packer. Ensure the scrapers are not touching the packer though, as this will add rolling
resistance as well as causing premature wear of the packer.
Hydraulic cylinders - Exposed chrome ram rods should also be lightly greased occasionally to prevent
these valuable parts from rusting and causing costly oil leaks.
5.1 Spares
When ordering replacement parts please have your serial number, part numbers (listed in Section 6.0) and
quantities at hand.
5.2 Winter storage
When machines are to be parked up for the winter period, correct storage techniques are an important part
of protecting the machine to ensuring a hassle free season. When the machine has finished work it should
be cleaned down and washed off to remove all traces of soil.
Following washing off, the packer bearings should be greased with one pump and the disc bearings
should be greased until old grease is forced out.
When the machine is parked up a note should be made of what wearing parts require replacing ready for
the next seasons work. The wearing parts can then be ordered in time ready for the next season’s work in
good time to avoid delays when the machine is required earlier than expected!
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