Maintenance and storage
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4. Storage
At the end of each season
- Clean the machine thoroughly.
- Drain all gearboxes and cutterbar and refill with new
oil (see "Lubrication" chapter).
- Touch up any areas of damaged paintwork.
- Put the machine under cover in a dry place.
- Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts (See
section "Inspection of knives and securing elements").
- Slacken V-belts and check their condition.
- Fully lubricate the machine.
At the start of each season
- Check that all nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened.
- Retension belts.
- Check that safety breakback system functions.
- Re-read the operators' manual.
- Make sure all the guards are in place.
When replacing the outer cone, make sure to
reinstall the cap.