Maintenance and storage
Disc mower
GMD802
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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).
- Depressurize all hydraulic functions.
At the start of each season
- Pressurize the hydraulic circuit before activating any
other hydraulic function of the machine.
- Check the condition of the friction slip clutch (see
"Secondary pto shaft" chapter).
- Inspect and replace worn knives and bolts (See
chapter: Inspection of knives and securing elements).
- Check that all nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened.
- Re-read the operators' manual.
- Make sure that all protection devices are in place and
in good condition.