Rauch MDS 8.2 - Maintenance and Service Work

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3.8.3 Maintenance and service work
 Always switch off the tractor engine before all cleaning, maintenance and
service work and when troubleshooting. Wait until all rotating parts of the
machine have come to a standstill.
 Make sure that no unauthorised person can start the machine. Remove the
ignition key of the tractor.
 Before any maintenance and service work, separate the current supply be-
tween tractor and machine.
 Disconnect the power supply before working on the electrical system.
 Check that the tractor with the machine is correctly parked. Park the spreader
with an empty hopper on level, solid ground and secure it to prevent it from
moving.
 Before carrying out any maintenance and service work, depressurise the hy-
draulic system.
 If you must work while the PTO shaft is rotating, make sure that nobody is
near the PTO or the universal drive shaft.
 Never remove any clogging in the spreader hopper with your hand or foot, but
use suitable tools for this purpose. In order to avoid clogging, only fill the hop-
per when the protective grid is mounted.
 Before cleaning the machine with water, steam or other cleaning agents, cov-
er all components that must not get wet (e.g. bearings, electrical connec-
tions).
 Regularly check nuts and screws for their tight seat. Retighten loose connec-
tions.