J&M TF215 - Manual (Page 18)

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STORAGE
To add longer service and life to your Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner, perform the following before placing
the implement in storage:
1. Remove dirt and trash that may cause rusting.
2. Repaint any areas where the paint has been chipped, scratched or worn away.
3. Coat all earth moving surfaces with a suitable rust preventative.
4. Inspect for damaged or worn parts and replace before next use.
5. Lubricate wing and wheel pivot points.
6. Block up the conditioner to keep the wheels and ground tools off the ground.
7. Replace all worn, torn and faded decals and reflectors.
8. Store the implement inside away from inclement weather.
SERVICE
To add longer life to your Torsion-Flex Soil Conditioner, perform the following on a regular basis:
1. Grease hinge, linkage area and wheel transport pivots
(3X) weekly or every 40 hours. Grease the 4-Hole Flange
Bearings (1X) on the Rolling Basket Assembly every
50 Hours.
2. Check lighting before over the road transport. Make
sure lights and SMV emblem are clean
from dirt and field debris.
3. Check implement for damage, cracked welds, loosened
hardware, etc. Promptly repair to prevent further damage.
4. Check hydraulic system for leaks and hose damage, twists
or kinks and repair.
5. Check tire pressures and lug nuts periodically and adjust as
required.
TROUBLESHOOTING
When Hydraulics Are Not Functioning Properly…
PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Hoses are incorrectly connected to the tractor control
levers. See the Tractor Operator’s Manual for valve and control
lever arrangement.
Insufficient hydraulic pressure from Tractor. Check the hydraulic reservoir oil level. See the tractor
Operator’s Manual for hydraulic system
recommendations.
Hydraulic components leaking oil. Locate the leak and replace or repair components.
Hydraulic hoses are kinked or twisted. Locate the twisted hose and correct.
Hydraulic cylinders are leaking. Repair or replace cylinders. See Repair Parts section for
cylinder or seal kit part numbers.
The orifice in the wing-fold cylinder is plugged. Remove the contamination from the system. Flush
system and change the oil and filter.