5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Scheduled maintenance
5.1.1 Maintenance after operation
• Clean the Lotus (page 5‑2).
• Make sure the tines and tine arms are tight and not damaged.
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Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts.
Make sure to remove the anti corrosion before working with the machine, the
anti-corrosion may damage the seals on the cilinders if you fail to do so.
5.1.2 Maintenance every 10 working hours
• Grease the drive line (page 5‑2).
5.1.3
Maintenance every 50 working hours
• Grease the pivot points (page 5‑4).
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
• Apply anti-corrosion agent to the bare metal parts.
• Grease the PTO shafts (page 5‑5).
• Replace the gearbox grease (page 5‑6).
• Grease the pivot points (page 5‑4).
• Grease the drive line (page 5‑2).
• Make sure the tyres meet the correct pressure.
• 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.
Note:
Maintenance 5-1
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