6 - Maintenance
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15.
Drain air brake tank for condensed water.
16.
To protect against dust, the sprayer can be covered by a tarpaulin. Ensure ventilation to prevent condensation.
After Storage
After a storage period, the sprayer should be prepared for the next season the following way:
1.
Remove the tarpaulin.
2.
Remove the support for the wheel axle, and adjust the tyre pressure.
3.
Wipe off the grease from hydraulic ram piston rods.
4.
Fit the pressure gauges again. Seal with Teflon tape or similar.
5.
Connect the sprayer to the tractor, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and electronic connections. Check that the
hoses and cables are free to move along when driving with the sprayer. No rubbing or stretching of cables and hoses.
6.
Hydraulic hoses are connected correctly to tractor (see flow directions marked on the hoses), and they are without
damages.
7.
Electric cables to the tractor are intact and connected correctly. Cable sheaths are without damage due to wear,
stretching and rubbing. The electric plugs are without copper rust and damages. Electric boxes are without cracks.
8.
PTO shaft is connected correctly to the tractor, and protection guards are in good working order. See the delivered
instruction manual for the PTO for more about correct installation.
9.
Antifreeze is drained from the tank and spray boom.
10.
Fill with clean water and check all functions. Liquid test: Fill a small amount of water in the tank and circulate it around
the liquid system. Spray pressure = 5 bar. Repair leaks if any. Check spray patterns.
11.
Rinse the entire liquid circuit of the sprayer with clean water.
12.
Check that the main tank is clean inside and close the drain valve.
13.
Brakes are in good working order. Hydraulic or pneumatic hoses are intact and connected correctly to the tractor, and
they are without damages. Check function of the brakes. Please note that brake power will be reduced, until the rust
is worn off the drums. Always brake lightly until the drums are clean.
14.
Traffic lights are visible and in good working order. The protection glasses are clean and without damages.
15.
Check all electric functions.
16.
PTO shaft is connected correctly to the tractor, and protection guards are in good working order. See the delivered
instruction manual for the PTO for more about correct installation.
17.
Check that the spray boom folds correctly - make adjustments if needed. Repair oil leaks if any. Check that hydraulic
hoses and electric cables are in place, and that they and follow the folding movements without being damaged.
18.
Speed sensor and other sensors are in good condition and free of dirt.
