Great Plains P16229 Serial No 18007975 2009 - Manual (Page 22)

Hydraulic Reset Flatliner
Operating Instructions
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5. Servicing and Maintenance
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.