17SPARE PARTSThe maintenance activities must be carried outwith the engine off, the power take off disengaged,the parking brake engaged, and the equipmentplaced on the ground.BLADES REPLACEMENTTo assure the optimum efficiency of the machine, make sure that the tiller blades are in a goodworking condition and that their bolts are tightened; replace them if they are broken or bent.The new parts must be installed in the original position.Before replacing the blades, turn the tractor engine off,pull the parking brake, disengage the power take off,raise the tiller using the tractor lift, and install supportsto prevent accidental dropping of the machine.Pay special attention to the bolts A on the blades (picture 14): the screw head must be placedon the blade side, with the washer and the nut on the flange side, so that the bolts cannotloosen while the equipment is being used. When several blades must be replaced, replace oneblade at a time, so that the initial helical layout is maintained.We are now featuring Bonded TungstenCoated Tines as standard equipment,which has 3 + times the life of non-coatedtines.HOW TO ORDER SPARE PARTSFor spare parts requests please refer to our spare parts catalog.The spare parts can be ordered from the dealer or service center. The following data mustalways be specified:• Equipment type and width.• Part number of the requested component. If the code number is missing, indicate thetable number in which it is shown and the relevant reference.• Description of the part and requested quantity.• Requested type of transport. Should this information not be provided, the dealer orservice center shall not be responsible for delays caused by circumstances beyondtheir control. The addressee shall be responsible for any transport charges.Picture 14