Great Plains P17398E Operator Manual - Manual (Page 25)

25 Flatliner 500
Operating Instructions
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 con-
structed for maximum performance, opera-
tional 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 its
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