5.1.6 Maintenance Every 6 Year
• Replace all hydraulic hoses six years after their production date. Refer to
the text on the hoses for their production date.
5.1.7 Maintenance before prolonged storage
• Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts.
• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5‑7).
• Replace the gearbox grease (page 5‑11).
• Grease the pivot points (page 5‑6).
• Grease the drive line (page 5‑5).
• Grease the bearings of the transport wheel axles.
• Torque tighten the nuts of the transport wheels to 270 Nm (27 kgm).
• Examine the deflection of the rotors. Adjust the stop bolts if
necessary (page 5‑13).
• Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure (page 6‑3).
• Examine the Lotus for damage and defects. Repair or replace damaged
parts.
• Examine the hydraulic system for leaks and damaged parts. Repair or
replace damaged parts.
• Examine the gearbox for leaks.
• Make sure all bolts and nuts are torque-tight (page 6‑2).
• Make sure all safety decals are not damaged. Replace if necessary.
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