5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Scheduled Maintenance
5.1.1 Maintenance After Operation
• Clean the Lotus (page 5-3).
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Make sure the tines and tine arms are tight and not damaged.
• Grease the Lotus with an anti-corrosion agent.
5.1.2 Maintenance Every 10 Working Hours
• Grease the drive line (page 5-4).
5.1.3 Maintenance Every 50 Working Hours
• Grease the pivot points (page 5-3).
5.1.4 Maintenance Every 100 Working Hours
• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5-5).
5.1.5 Maintenance Every 250 Working Hours
• Make sure the hydraulic hoses are not damaged or worn. Replace if
necessary.
5.1.6 Maintenance Every 500 Working Hours
• Replace the gearbox grease (page 5-6).
5.1.7 Maintenance Before Prolonged Storage
• Grease the Lotus with an anti-corrosion agent.
• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5-5).
• Replace the gearbox grease (page 5-6).
• Grease the pivot points (page 5-3).
• Grease the drive line (page 5-4).
• 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
5-7).
• Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure (page 6-2).
• 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 6-1).
Maintenance 5-1
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