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Unhitching machine, Maintenance, Maintenance and service -2 – Summers Hydraulic Fold Coil User Manual

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SECTION 3 - OPERATION and MAINTENANCE

3-2

UNHITCHING MACHINE

1. Select a level area to park machine. Block wheels to prevent machine from rolling.

2. Rotate jack into standing position and extend jack. Disconnect hydraulic hoses and wiring con-

nector. Disconnect hitch and safety chain.

NOTE: Operating implement in wet conditions will cause:

1. Excessive packing with possible soil surface crusting.

2. Increased implement frame stress.

Discontinue use of Packer if mud builds up on coils.

NOTE: Machine should run level during field operation. Adjust hitch piece and/or hitch channel to

level machine.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE – HYDRAULIC FOLD IMPLEMENT

IMPORTANT: Check All wheel bolts daily for tightness. Tighten spindle nuts if any side play is evi-

dent in bearings.

LUBRICATION

Grease fitting locations and lube frequencies:

20 hours:

1 on each bearing (1 stroke only)

2 on each Center Lift Arm

Lubricate these fittings with a good grade of general purpose grease.

Seasonally:

Disassemble, clean and repack wheel hubs.

Inspect entire machine for loose or worn fasteners. Tighten or replace as required.

Over Winter:

Coat extended hydraulic cylinder rods with grease to prevent corrosion. Remove grease prior to

retracting cylinders.

Tire Inflation

Listed below are recommended tire inflations:

Hitch Tires:

11L x 15

LRF

- 80 PSI

8K7033

Wing Tires:

7.60 x 15

- 28 PSI

8D3031