Maintenance
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Cones
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 cones on a regular basis
The machine's cones must be checked and cleaned regularly.
Build up of plant waste can cause imbalance in the rotating parts.
Vibrations can cause damage to the machine.
External inspection
Every day
An external check of the cones is carried out in the following way:
»Maintenance intervals« page 56
Pull and release the lock.
Open the front guard.