Wheatheart Portable Drive Over Pit - Manual (Page 31)

W HEATHEART - P ORTABLE D RIVE O VER P IT 6. S TORAGE
10" & 13"
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6. Storage
To ensure a long, trouble-free life, the following procedure should be followed
when preparing the unit for storage after the season’s use:
Follow maintenance schedule, see section 7.
• Store the machine on a level surface, free of debris, and in an area away
from human activity. Store in a dry place, or use a tightly secured tarp to
protect the equipment from the weather.
• Ensure that the unit is in transport position.
• Remove all residual material and clean the machine thoroughly.
• Inspect the unit at stress points for cracks.
• Repair or replace any worn or damaged components to prevent any
unnecessary downtime at the start of the next season.
• Touch up paint nicks and scratches to prevent rusting.
• Check hydraulic fittings, hoses, lines, couplers, and valves. Tighten any
loose fittings. Replace any hose that is badly cut, nicked, abraded, or is
separating from the crimped end of the fitting. Secure the hoses to the
machine.
• Inspect and tighten all fasteners; replace fasteners if required.
• Coat exposed cylinder shaft with a light film of grease to protect from the
environment.
Warning: Before continuing, ensure you have read and understand the relevant information
in the safety section. Safety information is provided to help prevent serious injury, death, or
property damage.
NOTICE
Prolonged contact with the ground or with water may
damage the equipment.
• Store the machine in transport position or store it in the
operating position with the frame placed on blocks.
• Store the unit with the hitch end of the machine slightly
lowered to provide for drainage (using drain holes).