4.1. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE APPROACHING THE MACHINE, FOR ANY MAINTENANCE OR
REPAIRS, IT IS COMPULSORY TO TAKE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
4.1.1. Stop the tractor on flat surface and rest the Univator on the flat surface.
4.1.2. Apply the tractor handbrake.
4.1.3. Turn off the engine and Disengage the Cardan shaft.
4.1.4. The maintenance /repair work should be carried out at a well-equipped workshop or by
consulting the Dealer. In case of specific maintenance or repair where it is necessary to lift
the machine from the ground or rotate it, it is indispensable to use suitable equipment
(the machine weight is indicated in Table No. A).
4.1.5. Before start of any maintenance/repair works, wait for machine parts such as gearbox,
bearings to cool.
4.1.6. The cooling time for these parts depends on the previous work carried out and external
atmospheric conditions.
4.1.7. Any maintenance/repairs/replacement of component or assembly must be carried out or
made by a trained person only. It is always recommended to use genuine spares.
4.2. LUBRICATION
4.2.1. Check the gearbox vent cap for any blockage. If found blocked, replace it with new
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MAINTENANCE, SERVICING & REPAIR
Item
Type of Lubricant Period of Lubrication Change
API Multipurpose Grease
Change after every 330 Working Hours
Gearbox
SAE 80W90
Change after every 330 Working Hours
PTO & Bearings
API Multipurpose Grease
Lubricate after every 8 working Hours
Item
Type of Lubricant
Qty. (Ltr./Kg)
Gear Box
Oil
3.5 L
Gear Cover Grease
4 Kg.
Side Gears
Table No. B
Note : Do not exceed the prescribed quantity
ATTENTION: The used oil must not be discharged into the natural environment, but consigned to
bodies authorized for collection and subsequent disposal.
4.3. DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECK POINTS
4.3.1. Tightening of Fasteners.
4.3.2. Lubrication of Cardan Shaft joints (See the booklet supplied by the Cardan shaft
manufacturer).
4.3.3. Gearbox Oil Level.
4.3.4. Cleaning of the Rotor.
4.3.5. Grease Level in lateral (Side) gears
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