Parking and Storage
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Storage
When the season is over, the machine should be readied for winter
storage: Carry out the following:
• Clean the machine thoroughly.
»Cleaning« page 43
• Change the oil in the machine's transmission.
»Lubricants« page 94
• The hydraulic quick coupling should be fitted with dust caps or be
placed in a small plastic bag.
• The PTO shaft should be cleaned, oiled and stored somewhere dry
so as to avoid damage or corrosion.
• Always check that the machine's safety equipment is not worn or
damaged.
• Bleed as much excess hydraulic pressure from the cylinders and
hoses as possible.
• Place the machine in a ventilated machine room.
Safety
The machine shall be secured when parked
The machine must be correctly secured when parked in storage.
A correctly secured machine prevents serious accidents.
If the machine is not properly secured when parked it can result in
serious injuries and death.
Park the machine in the working position
The machine should always be parked in the working position.
This prevents the machine from tipping over and causing serious
accidents.
If the machine tips over, it can result in serious or even fatal injuries.
Therefore, when disconnecting make sure that:
• The machine is in the work position.
• The machine is placed upon a horizontal and level surface.
• The tractor cannot roll after being disconnected.
• the tractor has stopped, the parking brake is active and the ignition
key is removed.
• Children and unauthorised persons must never be allowed near
the machine.
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