GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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8. General maintenance instructions
8.1 Repair work
Any repair work must be carried out with the machine at rest and disconnected from the tractor.
Do not carry out welding without authorisation and instructions from the manufacturers.
Disconnect the machine from the tractor before any welding work in order not to damage the
battery. Always use a protective mask, goggles and gloves when welding, sanding or grinding or
when using a hammer or drill.
Always work on the machine out of doors. If you have to operate the machine when connected
to the tractor in an enclosed area (for example when testing after repair and/or maintenance),
ensure that there is sufficient ventilation so as to prevent noxious exhaust gases accumulating.
In order to acquire the necessary control and to operate in safety, practise various manoeuvres
by simulating those required in the workplace with the help of an experienced person.
8.2 Laying up for extended periods
At the end of the season, or when an extended period of inactivity is envisaged, it is advisable
to:
1) clean the machine following instructions and allow it to dry;
2) check it carefully and replace any damaged or worn parts;
3) thoroughly tighten all screws and bolts;
4) grease the machine thoroughly and then cover it completely and lay it up in a dry place.
It is to the users advantage to carry out these operations carefully. In this way, he will have a
machine in perfect condition when work is restarted.
On restarting work, repeat all the proper checks so as to be certain of working in conditions of
maximum safety.
IMPORTANT
During extended periods of inactivity it is necessary to close completely the cylinders. This must
be done in such a way as to protect the rods from weather effects.
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