Maintenance
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Stone guard and
counter blade
Every 40 hours of use
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The stone guard and counter blade are inspected as follows:
Activate the tractor hydraulics and raise the machine to its fullest
extent.
\ 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.
• 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.