OPERATION
Storage Procedure
Do
the following at the end of each operating
season:
A
CAUTION:
1.
Clean
the
wind
rower
thoroughly.
Never
use
gasoline, naphtha
or
any volatile material
for
cleaning purposes. These materials
may
be
toxic
and
/
or
flammable.
2. Store wind rower
In
a
dry
protected place.
Never
operate
engine
In a
closed
building.
Proper ventilation Is required to avoid
exhaust
gas
hazards.
3. Remove the battery. Bring
to
full charge
and store
In
a cool,
dry
place
not
subject
to
freezing. Remember
when
working
around
storage
batteries
that
all
of
the
exposed
metal
parts
are
-live",
Never
lay
a
metal
object
across
the
terminals
because
a spark and
short
circuit
will
result.
4.
Cover
cutterbar and knife
guards
to
prevent
Injury
from
accidental
contact.
Also:
5. If stored outside, always cover windrower with a waterproof tarpaulin
or
other protective material. This
will protect the switches, instruments, tires, etc. from inclement weather.
If
no
cover is available; seal air cleaner intake and exhaust pipe with plastic
bags
and/or
waterproof
tape.
6.
If possible,
block
up wind rower to take weight off tires. If
it
is
not
possible to
block
up
the machine,
increase tire pressure by 25%
for
storage. Adjust
to
recommended pressure before next use.
7.
Repaint all worn
or
chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust.
8.
Lubricate the windrower thoroughly, leaving excess grease on fittings to keep moisture
out
of
bearings.
Apply grease to exposed threads and sliding surfaces
of
components.
9. Check for
worn
components and repair. TIghten loose hardware and replace
any
missing hardware.
See Specifications section for torque charts.
10. Check
for
broken components and order replacements from your dealer. Attention to these items right
away
will save time and effort at beginning
of
next season.
11. Add rust inhibitor to the engine oil.
Diesel Engine
- use 10
oz
(3DO
ml)
Run
engine
to
operating temperature to mix inhibitor with oil.
12. To prevent condensation, fill hydraulic oil reservoir to filler neck with approved hydraulic system oil.
See
-Fuels,
Fluids and Lubricants- in Maintenance/Service section.
13. Test engine coolant anti-freeze concentration
to
ensure it is sufficient to protect engine against lowest
expected temperature.
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