Great Plains P16229C Operator Manual - Manual (Page 22)

Hydraulic Reset Flatliner
Operating Instructions
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5. Servicing and
Maintenance
Follow the safety instructions for
servicing and maintenance.
5.1 Servicing
Your machine has been designed and
constructed for maximum performance,
operational efficiency and operator
friendliness under a wide variety of operating
conditions.
Prior to delivery, your machine has been
checked at the factory and by your authorised
dealer to ensure that you receive a machine
in optimum condition.
To ensure trouble-free operation,
it is important that servicing and
maintenance work is performed at
the recommended intervals.
5.2 Cleaning
In order to ensure that the machine is
always in operating condition and to achieve
optimum performance, perform the cleaning
and servicing work at regular intervals.
Avoid cleaning the roll bearings with a
high- pressure hose or a direct water jet.
The housing, screwed connections and ball
bearings are not watertight.
5.3 Preparation for
Storage
If you need to store the machine for a longer
period, observe the following points:
• Park the machine undercover if possible.
• Protect the roll against rust. If you need to
spray the roll with oil, use light biologically
degradable oils, e.g. rape oil.
5.4 Changing Tine Points
and Wings
When changing the tine points and wings it is
important to observe safe working practices.
Do not attempt to assist fitting
tine points with a steel headed
hammer, as this can lead to
splintering of the metal due to it’s
hardness, which can cause injury.
If tine fitting requires assistance,
a copper/hide mallet should be
used. Wear eye protection.
5.5 Double Disc Axles
The axles on this roller are tensioned by the
main axle through the centre of the rings
and bearings.
Specialist equipment is required
for the disassembly of Double
Disc axles. Please consult your
dealer under any circumstances
that require disassembly of these
axles.
Maintenance of these rollers is limited to
daily greasing of the bearings to flush out
dirt, and regular inspection to ensure the
assemblies are tight, and scrapers are
correctly set. The axles can be tightened
provided the bearing pillar ‘U’ bolts are
loosened to avoid preloading the bearings
as they move sideways to each other.
Ensure the bearing pillars are re- tightened
to the mainframe after this.
5. Servicing and Maintenance