Maintenance and storage
Disc mower
GMD240-280-310
87
KN204AGB H
4. Storage
At the end of each season
- Clean the machine thoroughly.
- Drain gearbox and cutterbar and refill with new oil.
- Grease the cylinder rods in contact with the outside.
- Touch up any areas of damaged paintwork.
- Store machine with the cutter bar in horizontal position
in a sheltered dry place.
- Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts.
- Release belt tension.
At the start of each season
- Re-read the operators' manual.
- Wipe off grease on cylinder rods.
- Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts.
- Check that all nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened.
- Check belt condition. Replace them if necessary.
- Check belt tension. Retension if necessary.
- Lubricate moving parts and articulations.
- Lubricate moving parts and pivot pins.
- Grease the transmission.
- Make sure that all protection devices are in place and
in good condition.