Vertical Tillage Machine Product Manuals

MAINTENANCE

• The parts on your Disc Harrow have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine ALPLER parts. Do not alter the harrow in a way which will adversely affects its performance.

• Proper servicing and adjustment is the key to the long life of any implement. With careful inspection and routine maintenance, you can avoid costly down time and repair.

• Check all bolts after using the unit for several hours to be sure they are tight.

• Replace any worn, damaged or illegible safety labels by obtaining new labels from your ALPLER Dealer.

• On a new disc harrow tighten all bolts and nuts after 5 hours operation and again after 15 hours. This also applies to parts that have been moved or replaced. After the initial 15 hours of operation, once a week check is sufficient.

• Check disc blades for damage, damaged discs may lead to damage of failure of other component.

• Check hydraulic connections for leaks. Leaking hydraulic may allow the machine to lower in work or road transport.

• Please take a look at Lubricate Points page for the points need to be greased. Before applying grease please make sure no foreign material is allowed to get into lubrication or bearings. Clean the Grease fittings with a cloth before introduce the lubricant and if they are not in satisfactory condition, replace them with new ones.

• Each 24 hours of operation, lubricate the greasable bearings with standard Agricultural grease. While applying grease, ensure vent hole is open to prevent the incoming Grease from pressurizing the bearing housing. Apply grease until grease shows out of the vent hole, and please check that the vent hole is closed after greasing.

• The disc blades should be replaced as soon as they are presenting low output, which is noticed by decrease of its diameter. Inspect all movable parts and if any is spoiled, replace it with new parts available at your ALPLER dealer.