Great Plains P16867 Serial No 18009156 - Manual (Page 13)

13 X-Press Trailing Kit
Operating Instructions
1.6 Servicing &
Maintenance
Ensure that regular checks and inspections
are always carried out within the periods
required by law or specified in these
Operating Instructions.
When carrying out service and maintenance
work always:
• switch off the tractor engine and remove
the ignition key.
• wait until all the machine parts have
stopped moving.
• depressurize the hydraulic system.
Prior to performing maintenance and
servicing work, ensure that the machine is
positioned on solid, level ground and is
secured to prevent it rolling away. Do not
use any parts to climb on to the machine
unless they are specifically designed for this
purpose.
Before cleaning the machine with water,
steam jets (high-pressure cleaning
apparatus) or other cleaning agents, cover
all openings into which, for reasons of safety
or operation, no water, steam or cleaning
agents are to penetrate (bearings, for
instance).
Next, check all hydraulic lines for leaks, loose
connections, chafe marks and damage.
Remedy any deficiencies immediately!
Lubricate all the lubricating points to force
out any trapped water.
In the case of hydraulic cylinders that have
been cleaned using high pressure equipment
ensure that all hydraulic circuits are functional
and pressurised fully in both directions. This
provides the necessary coating of oil onto
cylinder rods after cleaning.
When carrying out servicing and maintenance
work, retighten any loose screw connections.
1. Safety Data
1.7 Operating Areas
The operating areas include the drawbar,
hydraulic connections and depth adjustment
equipment as well as all operating points
requiring maintenance.
All operating areas will be specified and
described in detail in the following chapters
on servicing and maintenance.
Observe all safety regulations included in the
Section dealing with Safety, and in the sub-
sequent sections.
1.8 Authorised Operators
Only those persons who have been
authorised and instructed by the operator may
operate the machine. The operator must be
at least 16 years of age.
1.9 Protective Equipment
For operation and maintenance, you require:
• Tight fitting clothing.
•Strong protective gloves (to provide
protection against sharp-edged machine
components).
• Protective goggles (to stop dirt getting into
your eyes).