Maintenance
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Blades
After 1 hour of use
Thereafter, every day
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The blades are checked as follows:
Activate the tractor hydraulics and raise the machine's cutterbar
fully.
\ WARNING
Safety concerning maintenance work on the cutterbar
When working on the cutterbar, the tractor must be stopped and
secured.
This prevents the machine from suddenly starting to rotate.
Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious
injuries.
When working on the cutterbar:
• The P.T.O. is disengaged.
• Lower the implement to the ground.
• The hydraulic controls is in neutral.
• The tractor engine must be stopped.
• The ignition key is removed.
• The parking brake is set.
• Secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling.
Failure to secure the tractor to prevent it from rolling could
endanger lives.
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.