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MAINTENANCE

FX17/FX21 04/13

Maintenance Section 5-2

MAINTENANCE

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN
GOOD OPERATING CONDITION IN PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND
MAINTENANCE.

BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT:
•

STOP ENGINE AND PTO

, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before

dismounting from tractor.

•

PLACE

implement on ground or securely block up raised equipment. Use large blocks on soft or wet soil.

•

PUSH

and

PULL

Remote Hydraulic Cylinder lever to relieve hydraulic pressure.

•

DISCONNECT IMPLEMENT

driveline from tractor

PTO SHAFT

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES

and follow

SAFETY PROCEDURES

when performing service, repairs

and maintenance on the implement:

•

Always

WEAR

protective

GLOVES

when handling blades, knives, cutting edges or worn component with sharp edges.

•

Always

WEAR GLOVES

and

SAFETY GLASSES

when servicing hot components

•

AVOID CONTACT

with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.

•

SECURELY

support or

BLOCK UP

raised implement, framework and lifted components before working underneath

equipment.

•

STOP

any implement movements and

SHUT-OFF TRACTOR

engine before doing any work procedures.

•

USE

ladder or raised stands to reach high equipment areas inaccessible from ground.

•

ENSURE

good footing by standing on solid flat surfaces when getting on implement to perform work.

•

FOLLOW

manufacturer's instructions in handling oils, solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.

•

DO NOT

change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations to avoid component or equipment failures.

•

DO NOT

modify or alter implement, functions or components.

•

DO NOT WELD

or repair rotating mower components. These may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown

from mower.

PERFORM SERVICE, REPAIRS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTLINED IN IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE
SECTION:
•

INSPECT

for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose fittings, missing or broken cotter keys and washers on

pins, and all moving parts for wear.

•

REPLACE

any worn or broken parts with authorized service parts.

•

LUBRICATE

unit as specified by lubrication schedule

•

NEVER

lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.

•

TORQUE

all bolts and nuts as specified.

BLADE INSPECTION:
•

REPLACE

bent, damage, cracked or broken blades immediately with new blades.

•

AVOID

blade failures and thrown broken blades.

DO NOT

straighten, weld, or weld hard-facing blades.

SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:
•

KEEP

all Deflectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, and PTO integral shields, Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place

and in good condition.

•

REPLACE

any missing, broken or worn safety shields, guards and safety devices.

•

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

•

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

PN HMFM-01