EN-15
7.3 Periodic maintenance
Periodic maintenance must be carried out:
• at the start of the haymaking season;
• before prolonged storage of the machine;
• when the machine is used extensively during the season.
- Grease all points of the machine listed in § 7.2 “Lubrication”.
- Grease the spring-loaded locking pins of the yoke lock of the PTO
shaft.
- Check if the PTO shafts telescope smoothly.
A damaged PTO shaft may cause excessive wear and tear to the
machine and tractor.
- Check the machine for any damage and flaws.
- Check the gearbox for any oil leaks.
(Changing of grease: see § 7.4.)
- Check the tyre pressure (fig. 14).
- Check all bolts and nuts for tightness.
Tighten loose bolts/nuts to the torques specified below.
M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24
Nm 10 25 50 85 135 215 410 710
kgm 1.0 2.5 5.0 8.5 13.5 21.5 41.0 71.0