GASPARDO VITIGREEN Empleo Y Mantenimiento página 33

4.0 MAINTENANCE
Here follows a list of various maintenance operations to be carri-
ed out periodically. Lowered operating costs and a longer lasting
seeding machine depend, among others, on the methodical and
constant observation of mese rules.
- The maintenance periods listed in this booklet are only in-
dicative and are for on normal conditions on use, therefore
be varied depending the kind of service, the more or less
dusty surroundings, seasonal factors, etc. For more serious
conditions of service, maintenance will logically be done
more often.
- Before injecting grease, the nipples must be cleaned to avoid
mud, dustand foreign bodies from mixing with the grease,
otherwise they will reduce or even annul the effect of the
lubrication.
ATTENTION
- Always keep oils and grease out of reach of children.
- Always read warnings and precautions indicated on the
containers carefully.
- Avoid skin-contact.
- After use wash the equipment thoroughly.
- Treat the used oils and polluting liquids in conformity with
the laws in force.
4.1 WHEN THE MACHINE lS NEW
- After the fi rst eight hours of work check that all the bolts are still
tight.
- Before starting the seeding operation grease all parts indicated
by transfer nr. 7 ('GRASE') at page 25 of this leafl et.
4.2 EVERY 20/30 WORKING HOURS
- Check the tightness of the bolts.
- Grease the drive chains.
4.3 EVERY 50 WORKING HOURS
- Clean the distributor carefully and thoroughly.
4.4 SETTING ASIDE
At the end of the season, or if a long period of rest is for seen it
is advisable:
- Carefully empty all the seed from the hopper and distribution
ass'y.
- Wash the equipment with a lot of water, especially the tanks of
the chemical substances, and then dry them.
- Carefully check worn or damaged parts and replace if necessa-
ry.
- Tighten all screws and bolts.
- Grease the drive chains, spread lubricant on all the parts not
painted.
- Protect the equipment with a (nylon) cover.
- Then put it in a dry place, do not move it and where it is out of
reach of un authorized people.
If these operations are done carefully, it will be to the total advan-
tage of the user because when work is recommenced, he will fi nd
the equipment in perfect conditions.
cod. 19502450
CAUTION
USE AND MAINTENANCE
5.0 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL
This operation is to be carried out by the customer.
Before demolishing the machine, you are advised to carefully check
its physical condition and ascertain whether there are any parts
of the structure that may be susceptible to structural collapse or
breakage during demolition.
The customer should operate in compliance with the environment
protection laws in force in his/her country.
The machine demolition operations should be carried out
by skilled personnel only, equipped with suitable protective
clothing (safety footwear and gloves) and auxiliary tools and
equipment.
All the disassembly operations for demolition should be
carried out with the machine stopped and detached from the
tractor.
Before demolishing the machine, you are advised to render harm-
less all the parts that may be a source of danger and therefore:
- scrap the structure using specialized fi rms,
- remove any electrical apparatus according to the laws in force,
- collect oils and greases separately, to be disposed of through
specialized fi rms, in accordance with the regulations of the
country in which the machine was used.
When the machine is demolished the CE mark should be destroyed
together with this manual.
Finally, we remind you that the manufacturer is always availa-
ble for any and all necessary assistance and spares.

ENGLISH
CAUTION
CAUTION
33