Müthing MU-C/S - Switching Off and Storing the Machine

Instruction manual – MU-C/S 31
Switching off the machine
Before putting the mulcher away at the end of work, be sure to give the mulcher a good wash down
in a suitable place and then spray it with a suitable preservative or preserving oil.
Always grease the bearings and the other grease points as recommended in the lubrication
schedule and check that grease extrudes from the appropriate grease points. This cleans the
bearings and prevents dirt and moisture from entering. Also check the oil levels in the gearboxes
and extensions.
Please ensure that all rotary parts are at a complete standstill when you do this work!
Finally park the mulcher on level ground at the intended spot. Extend the support leg to the correct
length so the Mulcher is stable and secure the locking bolts with the clinch pin provided.
Carefully lower the Mulcher to the ground, turn the tractor off, remove the key and put on the
handbrake.
Then withdraw the P.T.O. shaft from the tractor P.T.O as described in the manufacturer’s instruction
manual and place the P.T.O. in the holder provided or the holder on the three-point linkage.
If there are hydraulic connections release the hydraulic pressure and decouple the connections on
the hydraulic pipes from the tractor. Seal the connectors with the protective caps and place the ends
in the holders provided.
Remove the lower and top linkages from the three-point linkage on the tractor.
At the end of the season or before long periods without use we recommend that the machine
should be thoroughly cleaned and sprayed with a commercially available preservative. Check that
all parts and fastenings are firmly seated, replace any damaged parts and grease the machine
carefully. Carry out an oil-change if necessary and park the machine safely in a dry place. Where
possible also cover the machine with a plastic tarpaulin, open underneath, to protect it from dust.
By doing this you will ensure that the mulcher is ready for work whenever you require it.
Note:
Please note the safety instructions, details of risks and accident prevention
regulations on pages 16 -26!