Maintenance overview
Maintenance location Work instructions Interval
After 10 operating hours
Retighten all screw and plug-in
connections as well as the hydraulic
connections.
Even firmly tightened screw connections can come loose
(e.g. because of material settlement or paint residues between
the screw elements). This may lead to loose screw connections
and leaking hydraulic connections.
once
Retighten all wheel nuts
M18 x 1.5 - 300 Nm
M22 x 1.5 - 510 Nm
¾ initially after 10 hours or 50 km
¾ again after 10 hours or 50 km
¾ then retighten daily until the screws have settled and further tightening is
no longer possible.
¾ then always before the start of the season and every 50 operating hours
during use.
Before the season
Complete machine Read the operating instructions carefully as a refresher.
Check all screw connections for rm seating and retighten as
necessary
Check condition and function of all protective features and
replace, if necessary
In use
Hydraulics
WARNING
Lower all hydraulically lifted parts (e.g. wings, packer, undercarriage,
etc.) to the ground before performing any work on the hydraulic system.
Depressurise the hydraulics on the tractor and implement side!
Hydraulic system and components Check all hydraulic components and hoses for function, leak
tightness, fastening and chang
40 h
Hydraulic hoses
Check the hydraulic hoses regularly for damage (cracks, chang, etc.).
Replace damaged and faulty hoses immediately.
Hydraulic hoses must be replaced after 6 years. Pay attention to the
manufacturing date on the crimp sleeve (year/month) and the hose (quarter/
year):
Crimp sleeve Hose
Depending on the conditions of use (e.g. weather inuences) or in case of
higher strains on the machine the hoses may need to be replaced earlier.
Have the hydraulic system checked by an expert at least once every year.
In addition, follow the country specic regulations and directives.
Drill tines
Wear tip Check for wear. daily
When replacing them, tighten the screws with 200 Nm each,
see section Drill tines.
Sprinter 12 / 18 NT
MF 45