11.18 Electric controls for solenoid valve
NOTE.
Before maintaining any part of the electronic
controls and wires, disconnect the 12v supply. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the electronic
components
11.19 Lubrication
A good quality semi-solid grease should be applied to
all grease points highlighted in the lubrication and
frequency diagrams at the front of this manual.
Grease for bearings in the booster fan housing must
be NLGI 2 and suitable for high speed applications.
The lubrication intervals listed are based on typical
daily use for bedding purposes. Continuous use for
special applications may necessitate more frequent
lubrication.
Besides lubrication the following maintenance
procedures should be performed.
12.0 STATIONARY USE
When used as a stationary machine it should always
be attached to the power source to prevent separation
of the drive shaft. If it is necessary for the operator to
be anywhere other than on the tractor seat, then
means must be provided to stop the tractor from the
operating position.
If the Tomahawk is to be installed as a permanent
stationary machine it is subject to the regulations
which apply to stationary machinery. The person
installing the machine along with its power source is
responsible for ensuring the installation complies with
all relevant legislation.
13.0 OPTIONAL EXTRAS
13.1 Left hand (lower) chute
This option provides the chute, on/off flap, deflector
and control linkage.
In the event of the Lower Chute being removed, the
machine must not be operated without the blanking
plate being bolted securely in place.
13.2 Giraffe chute
Two Giraffe chute options are available:
a) A silage chute suitable for all types of material
(see Fig.2).
b) A straw chute suitable for dry materials where a
greater
discharge
height/distance
is
required
(see Fig.3).
Included in both kits are the deflector, on/off flap and
operating linkage.
In the event of the Giraffe Chute being removed, the
machine must not be operated without the blanking
plate being bolted securely in place.
The flap pivot bar and operating linkage should not be
removed until the engine has been switched off, the
PTO disengaged and the rotor come to rest.
13.3 Drum extension
This is a factory fitted option and it is intended only for
holding bales of straw. Where the Tomahawk Silage
Feeder (4040 & 5050) equipped with a drum extension
is also used for feeding silage, only one bale of silage
should be loaded in the machine at any time.
14.0 MACHINE STORAGE
When the machine is not being used it is
recommended that it be stored in a dry location. If the
machine is to be laid up for any great length of time it
should be thoroughly cleaned down. All lubrication
points should be attended to ready for subsequent
reuse.
15.0 DISPOSAL
At the end of the machine’s working life, the method of
disposal must be within the legislation laid down by
the local authority or the National Environment
Agency.
The machine is composed of ferrous materials,
synthetic paints and rubber compounds.
Waste oil from the hydraulic system is considered to
be a hazardous substance and as such should be
drained from the machine, stored and disposed of in
compliance with local legislation.
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Description
Frequency
Greasing
See separate chart on
page 2
PTO slip clutch
Dismantle, assess condi-
tion and rebuild slip clutch
at start of season
Hydraulic oil
Check oil level daily
Cooler
Check / clean cooler
screen daily
Return line filter
Check gauge weekly
Hydraulic pump drive belt
tension
Monthly, depending on
use
Hydraulic oil
Analysis of oil condition
annually
