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Inspect the skids for condition and tightness of its fasteners
Check that the input PTO shaft is correctly seated at both the tractor
and machine end
Ensure the PTO retaining chain is fitted stopping guard rotation
Inspect each of the PTO bearing wear rings for wear
Ensure the towing eye is angled correctly with the guidance given in
the operator’s manual
Comments OK
Check machine tyre pressures against the operator’s manual
Check tractor tyre condition and pressures against the tractor
operator’s manual
Check wheel nut tightness against operator’s instruction manual
Check wheel bearings for play and movement
Ensure wing axle links are adjusted correctly to ensure the wings
are levelled. See operator’s instruction manual for guidance.
Ensure the tie bars are adjusted correctly so the front and rear of the
machine are setup correctly. See operator’s manual for guidance
Ensure that the height stop adjustment fixing precautions are in
place to fix the minimum height of the machine. See operator’s
manual
Ensure wing locking pins and/or retention strap are fitted for
transport
Tractor spec meets spec requirement of the machine (PTO rpm/HP)
Inspect blade bolts for condition and tightness against operator’s
manual torque values
Ensure that the blades are free-swinging
Once all visual and mechanical checks have been made, follow the
running checks below
Comments OK
Pressurise hydraulic rams and inspect for leaks
Check wings lower aided (SR820) and unaided (SR460/620)
Check wing axle links do not foul when the machine is
folded/unfolded or raised/lowered`
Fully raise and lower the machine, checking for pinch points on the
chassis
Run the machine to operating speed to check for vibration. If
vibration is present check the “Troubleshooting” section in the
operator’s manual
Check for excess noise and heat build-up in components
Other comments:
Disclaimer: All guidance and maintenance advise to be carried out on the machine as written in this inspection
record is deemed on the provision that the operator/maintenance operative has fully read and understood the
specific operators manual for the given model of machine and follows the guidance and safety precautions
described within it.
McConnel claims no responsibility to any machine and/or physical harm caused by anything other than the
practice guidelines stated in its specific machine model operators manual.
McConnel Limited
Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1JL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1584 872400