Maintenance
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Knives
Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutting unit
When working on the cutting unit, the tractor must be stopped and
secured.
This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate.
If the tractor and the PTO shaft have not been connected following the
instructions serious accidents causing damage to limbs can occur.
When working on the cutting unit:
• The tractor engine must be stopped.
• The ignition key must be removed.
• The PTO shaft must be disconnected.
• The tractor hydraulic system must be disconnected.
• The hand brake must be activated.
Check the machine knives on a regular basis
The machine's knives must be regularly inspected.
Worn or damaged knives can unbalance the rotating parts.
Vibrations can cause damage to the machine.
After 1 hour of use
Thereafter, every day
»Maintenance intervals« page 56
The knives are checked as follows:
Pull and release the lock.
Open the front guard.