Garland MULE 561 E Manual De Instrucciones página 32

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damages to the machine and could make the
machine work worse in the future.
Attention! The blades are sharp and can cause
damage. Use protection gloves when cleaning the
machine.
Wherever possible, always clean the machine
immediately after use. Clean the bottom part of
the transmission and around the blades and the
protecting shield with a soft brush and a cloth with a
mixture of soap and water. Never throw water over the
machine!
To eliminate soil from the blades and transmissions
use a hard brush or a wet cloth.
Clean the ventilation windows and eliminate grass and
soil remnants.
Once the machine has been cleaned, lubricate the
blades lightly with some oil.
8.2. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Carry out periodic inspections on the machine to
ensure its adequate and efficient use. Once, each
season take the machine to your nearest after sales
service for a complete maintenance.
Maintain the machine clean and especially the
ventilating windows.
Always use original spare parts to guarantee the best
performance of the machine and to avoid risks and
dangers to the user. These spare parts should be
purchased in your nearest after sales service.
The use of non original and official spare parts can
cause accidents, personal damages to the user and
can cause the machine to break.
8.2.1. TRANSMISSION GREASE
We recommend to fill the transmission with grease
once a year. This tillers transmission has greased
gears. It needs very little maintenance and the grease
does not have to be changed continuously as it does
deteriorate with use. From time to time there might
be small leakages of grease and this is why we
recommend that the grease is changed once a year.
To fill the transmission with grease:
1. Place the machine in such a way that the grease
screw (1) is accessible as shown in the figure.
2. Clean the area around the grease screw (1). If
necessary, also clean the blades near the area.
3. Using a 5mm Allen key, unscrew the grease screw
(1).
4. With a greasing gun introduce lithium automotive
superior quality grease until the transmission fills up.
5. Clean any excess grease.
6. Screw the grease screw back into place.
8.2.2. SUBSTITUTING THE BLADES
Separating blades from the axle:
1. Remove the fasteners that hold blade to axle.
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