Hardi Mercury Covamax series Operator's Instruction Manual

6 - Maintenance1. 1IntroductionThis section of the manual deals with maintenance. It is vitally important that you prepare the service area and thesprayer to minimise any potential risk to the operator or service technician. The following suggestions are made inthe interests of safe work practices.Maintenance procedures involve:• -Reading and interpreting technical information and illustrations• -Lifting the sprayer’s axle off the ground• -Cleaning of filters• -Brake adjustments• -Servicing hydraulic components• -Testing and servicing of fluid systems• -LubricationBefore you get started...Performing service and maintenance procedures safely requires awareness, preparation and common sense.Below is a list of safety issues which must be observed before commencing service or maintenance procedures:Before carrying out any service procedures observe the following:• Clean and de-contaminate the sprayer and use chemical safety protection gear (see “Chemical Safety” section2 and “Cleaning and De-contamination” section 5)• Make sure your work area has lifting and safety equipment of a suitable load bearing capacity• Always wear safety eye wear, overalls, safety boots and gloves where appropriate• Keep animals and people away from the service area at all times unless involved in the procedure• Keep children away• Position the sprayer on a suitable flat surface with enough room for the boom to operate• Never perform set-up, service or maintenance procedures with the engine running• Turn the engine off, place in park with the hand bake on and remove the ignition key!• Use wheel chocks in front and behind of each wheel when jacking sprayer• Always use safety stands when lifting the sprayer off the ground• Always re-fit all safety equipment and shields after service procedures• Think each job through before commencing work and assess any potential risk• Avoid working alone or at least have some-one check on you periodically• Carry a mobile phone on you for emergencies• Dis-connect the power and clear the area of any flammable material before using an arc welder• If any procedure is unclear or requires facilities which are not available, refer the job to your HARDI dealer.Spare partsFor spare parts diagrams, please visit the web site at www.agroparts.com and register for free, or contact yourHARDI dealer.÷ Note: Due to on-going development the parts informationat www.agroparts.com may not currently contain all thespare parts drawings specific to your product.Please contact your HARDI dealer for further information andupdates.