Morris PROAG 16K PLUS - Preventative Maintenance; Hydraulic System Preventative Maintenance

Maintenance
6-4 October 2019 16K PLUS
Preventative Maintenance
Before operating your Bale Runner carefully inspect the entire machine, and its components for any sign of excessive
wear or weakness. Always follow the Daily Maintenance, General Maintenance, and Year End Maintenance Checklists
to allow for early detection of possible hazards.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection and proper protective clothing while performing
maintenance on the Bale Runner. Protective clothing includes but is not limited to;
heavy pants and shirt, steel toed boots, and gloves.
WARNING: When working with hydraulic fluid you should wear rubber gloves to prevent
oil from getting in cuts and scratches in your skin and causing infections or allergic
reactions.
Hydraulic System Preventative Maintenance
DANGER: Remember to turn off hydraulic system and tractor and remove key from
ignition before servicing the Bale Runner. The Bed and Loader should be lowered to
their lowest position or securely blocked in position.
• Maintain tractor hydraulic system and uid according to manufacturers specications. Always use a good quality
hydraulic uid.
• Check the uid level in the tractor with the bed and loader cylinders retracted.
WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can easily penetrate skin.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid.
If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Without immediate medical
treatment, serious infection and allergic reaction can occur.
• Check for chafng or kinking of the hydraulic hoses, these are a source of leaks in hoses.
• Check hoses and cylinders for leaks and repair as necessary. Remember that hydraulic uid escaping under
pressure can penetrate human skin. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to look for a suspected high pressure leak.
• Replace all hoses or hydraulic components that show any sign of wear, cracks,leaking, etc.