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7.3. Daily maintenance
Daily after the work is complete, clean the mower from plant residues and dirt and check its
technical condition:
• inspect external visible parts and assemblies and their connections,
• tighten all loose screw connections and replace worn or damaged parts with original spare parts,
• pay special attention to the condition of cutting unit, replace worn or damaged knives and holders in
sets,
• check tightening of V-belts,
• lubricate in accordance with lubrication instructions for the mower and U-joint shaft.
7.4. After-season maintenance
After the agricultural season:
• clean the mower thoroughly of any soiling and wash,
• carry out detailed technical inspection of individual parts and assemblies,
• replace any worn or damaged parts,
• loosen V-belts,
• carry out the mower maintenance,
- touch up any areas with damaged painting;
- clean working surfaces of parts with wearable coating (linkage frame pivots, working and sliding
discs) and coat them with enamel or anti-corrosion agent (temporary protection), e.g. “Akorin N” or
“Korplast C”,
• replace oil in gear box (main frame) and lubricate in accordance with lubrication instructions.
7.5. Lubricating instructions
To keep long-lasting and defect-free operation of the mower make sure to lubricate it in
regular intervals and using the right method.
Gear box
• every 10-15 working hours check grease level through vent hole (using clean dipstick). Correct
grease level should be 50-60 mm from the bottom of gear box. In case if grease level is reduced,
first remove the cause of leakage and then fill up. Grease volume in gear box: Z-178 - 8÷10 dm
3
; Z-
178/1 - 6÷8 dm
3
; Z-178/2 - 10÷12 dm3; Z-178/3 - 12÷14 dm
3
,
• make sure to replace grease after each agricultural season.
REMEMBER!!! For gear box use “EPX00” grease. Do not mix various grease grades and use
grease of viscosity lower than recommended. When replacing oil pay attention to clean
contact surface between cover and welded wrench and to apply fresh silicone sealant 350°C.
Central beam joints – lubricate every season, using “STP” grease
NOTE!!! Use and lubricate U-joint shaft strictly as recommended in the instruction manual
delivered by manufacturer of the shaft.
8. STORAGE
Store the mower in dry, hardened and roofed area, with limited access of personnel and animals.
Storage in open air is acceptable. In such case the mower is exposed to weather conditions.
Therefore, periodic inspection and possible refilling, maintenance and lubrication is required (see: After-
season maintenance).
Check stability of the mower after it is placed in the storage area. Placing the mower on a soft
and (or) uneven ground may affect its stability (possibility of overturning) when stored.