Great Plains P12719 2004 - Manual (Page 26)

Flatliner 500
Operating Instructions
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5. Servicing and
Maintenance
Follow the safety instructions for
servicing and maintenance.
Specialist equipment is required
for the disassembly of Double Disc
axles. Please consult your dealer
under any circumstances that
require disassembly of these axles.
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 Changing Tine Points
and Wings
When changing the tine points and wings it is
important to observe safe working practices.
• The machine should be raised and the
parking stands should be put into the
maintenance setting (see Fig. 2.01 on Page
16).
•
Lower the machine onto the parking
stands.
•
While still attached to the tractor, the tine
points will be clear of the ground allowing for
the maintenance to take place.
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.
If parking stands are not fitted:
• Lower the machine onto a level and solid
surface.
• With the machine fitted to the tractor,
remove the toplink.
• It is now possible to raise the machine,
allowing it to pivot on the ‘heels‘ of the trailing
tines so that access to the points is achieved.
5. Servicing and Maintenance