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CHAPTER 12
STORAGE
After the harvesting season is over, store the disc mower
in a dry place where it is not exposed to weather or
livestock.
BEFORE STORING
Perform the following preparations on the disc mower,
before placing the unit into off-season storage:
1. Remove the drive belts and store them in a dry
place.
2. Wash the entire machine. Take special care to re-
move gum and accumulated dirt from the cutter-
bar.
3. Remove trash and debris which may be wrapped
around shafts or lodged against bearings.
4. Drain oil from the cutterbar and gearbox and refill
according to the Lubrication chapter.
5. Brush clean motor oil on the cutterbar.
6. Lubricate the entire machine and apply motor oil
to the adjusting bolt threads.
7. Apply grease to any exposed cylinder rods.
8. Repaint any areas where the paint has been worn
off.
9. Take note of any damaged or missing parts or at-
taching hardware and order and replace them dur-
ing the off-season.
10. Check all hydraulic components, hoses and fit-
tings for damage or leaks. Make repairs or correc-
tions, as required.
11. Store the machinewith the cutterbar in the operat-
ing position.
AFTER STORING
After taking the disc mower out of storage and before the start
of the harvesting season, carefully check the machine over
and make the following inspections and preparations:
1. Install all removed guards, shields and covers.
2. Review and review all safety precautions accord-
ing to the Safety chapter.
3. Remove any trash or debris which may have accu-
mulated on the machine during storage.
4. Install the drive belts. Adjust the drive belt tension
according to the Adjustments chapter.
5. Inspect the cutterbar knives.
6. Inspect the break-away latch and be sure that the
components are not rusted tight.
7. Inspect the mower for loose or missing parts or at-
taching hardware.
8. Lubricate the entire machine according to the Lu-
brication chapter.
After the above steps have been performed, attach the
disc mower to the tractor and connect the PTO drive.
Start the machine and run it at half speed for about 15
minutes. Then, exercise the MANDATORY SAFETY
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE (page 8) and make the
following inspections:
• Check for overheated bearings
• Check for excessively worn bearings
• Check for loose attaching hardware
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