Great Plains P13918 - Manual (Page 22)

Land Plane
Operating Instructions
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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 bearings with a high-
pressure hose or a direct water jet. The
housing, screwed connections and ball
bearings are not watertight.
5. Servicing and Maintenance
5.3 Hydraulics
A low oil flow should be used, i.e.,
tractor tickover or low flow
selected.
Exercise extreme care when
checking the circuits, and under no
circumstances attempt to adjust or
loosen fittings without prior
reference to your authorised simba
dealer, and detailed maintenance
instructions.
5.4 Operator Support
If you have a problem, please contact your
dealer. They will endeavour to solve any
problems which may occur and provide you
with support at all times.
In order to enable your dealer to deal with
problems as quickly as possible, it helps if
you can provide them with the following data.
Always state the:
• Customer Number
• Name and Address
• Machine Model
• Serial Number of Machine
• Date of Purchase and Operating Hours
• Type of Problem
5.5 Maintenance Intervals
Apart from daily maintenance, the
maintenance intervals are based on the
number of operating hours and time data.
Keep a record of your operating hours to
ensure that the specified maintenance
intervals are adhered to as closely as
possible.
Never use a machine that is due for
maintenance. Ensure that all deficiencies
found during regular checks are remedied
immediately.
Avoid sharp-edged and pointed
parts (blades, etc.) when working
on the machine.
Place the machine on suitable
supports when working
underneath! Do not work under a
machine which is not supported!
On a new machine tighten all nuts and bolts
after 5 hours work and again after 15 hours.
This also applies to parts that have been
moved or replaced. After the initial 15 hours
of work a once a week check should be
sufficient depending on daily work rates.