2 - Safety Notes25Service and Maintenance WorkStatutory InspectionA surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer prior to connecting the two. However, the rulesoften allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected.Each country should regulate the level and frequency of this inspection. Contact your local HARDI dealer for moreinformation, before using the sprayer the first time.Preventive MeasuresBefore carrying out service and maintenance work, secure all media against unintentional start-up. This goes for:Hydraulic system• set the tractor’s hydraulic levers in neutral position to relieve oil pressure• turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key• dismount the hydraulic hoses connected from the tractor to the sprayer.Electric system• turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key• dismount the electric cables from the tractor’s battery.Fluid system• turn off the tractor and remove the ignition key.Compressed air• turn off the tractor and remove the ignition keyCarry out prescribed service, maintenance and inspection work in due time. This will help to eliminate faults on the sprayer,including safety related functions.Carefully fix and secure larger components to lifting gear when carrying out replacement work.Check all the screw and bolt connections for firm seating. On completion of the maintenance work, check the function of thesafety devices.
