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CAUTION! Ensure all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in good condition and tight before applying
pressure.
CAUTION! Do not change any factory-set hydraulic settings to avoid component or equipment failures.
CAUTION! Ensure maintenance personnel wear suitable PPE clothing when maintaining the machine
to ensure risk of impact or skin injuries. Suitable footwear and gloves are an example. For example
frequent or prolonged contact with hydraulic oil may cause dermatitis and other skin disorders including
(more rarely) skin cancer when not wear impenetrable gloves. Worn parts may have sharp edges.
CAUTION! Follow the guidance of the lubricant manufacturer with regards to handling oils, solvents,
cleansers and other chemical agents.
5.6.1 Ram Inspection
Hydraulic rams should be inspected on a daily basis before commencing work. Ensure all hydraulic hoses,
lines and connections in good condition and tight before applying pressure.
Inspect the ram and the accompanying fitted items to it:
Check for play and wear in either end of the ram pear pin bushes and replace if necessary.
Replace the ram immediately if there is any apparent distortion or corrosion on the plated ram rod.
If there is a leak apparent, determine where the cause of this leak is from. Causes could be due to the hydraulic
ram, hose adaptors or the hydraulic hoses. Replace the component at fault if in any doubt before
proceeding to use the machine. Hydraulic ram seal spares kits are available.
Where parts are broken, damaged and deemed not fit for use; replace with genuine McConnel parts using the
online Interactive Parts facility at:
https://my.mcconnel.com/parts/public-interactive-parts-database/ You will require the machine serial number.
Assistance to its location can be found in Section 1.3.
5.6.2 Wing Ram Replacement
Equipment Required
See Section 5.6
Figure 5.58
5.6.2.1 Clear the area of all personnel before lowering
the wings; see Figure 5.58.
5.6.2.2 From the tractor seat with your belt fastened,
lower the machine wings to the ground.
WARNING! When operating a fully
assembled machine, do not release the Wing
Locking Pin and/or ratchet securing strap until
the hoses are attached to the tractor and each
of the wing lift ram cylinders are filled with oil.
Always ensure that bystanders are kept well
away from the falling area of the wings.
5.6.2.3 Shut off the tractor and engage the parking
brake before dismounting the tractor.
5.6.2.4 Fully support the centre and wing decks of the
machine with fixed stands or substantial
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