DAILY INSPECTION
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
•Check all hydraulic fittings, connections and hoses for signs of leaks, damage or wear.
•Hoses must be routed clear of any moving parts, and secured to prevent ‘rubbing’ to prevent damage.
•Keep all hydraulic connections clean.
Refer to pages 16 to 19 for the hydraulic system diagrams and operation.
GUARDS AND DECALS
Before starting mowing operations :
•Check that all safety Guards are in place and not damaged.
•Check that all Safety/Warning Decals are in place, are clean and readable.
WARNING
Do not operate the machine if any Safety Guards or Safety/Warning Decals are missing or damaged.
To do so may result in serious personal injury.
INITIAL OPERATION CHECK
After the first 10 hours of operation :
•Check all fasteners for tightness.
•Check the Main Wheel Retainer Bolts. Remove the lower bearing Blocks. Check that the Bearing Retainer Washers are tightly locked by the Retainer Bolts. (Refer to illustra- tions on pages 34 and 35). If the washer is loose, remove the Retainer Bolt and apply ‘Loctite 242’ to the threads and refit the bolt and washer. Torque the Retainer Bolt to 76 in/lb.
IMPORTANT
With the Lower Bearing Blocks removed check also that the inner races of the bearings show no signs of turning on the axle shaft.
This check should be done at regular service intervals.
For main axles with Taper Roller Bearings refer to pages 33 and 34.
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