General Information
01-18 79032966 A Rev.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
New Machine Lubrication and Maintenance
Component Action Required General Information
Bolts (attaching wheels,
final drives, front and rear
axles, feeder elevator
brackets, straw chopper
hammers and beater
bearing housings)
Check torque Refer to appropriate sections of
manual.
Brake Fluid Level Check fluid level, with combine parked on
level ground, and fill if necessary
Fluid level to be 6 mm (1/4 in) from
top. Refer to the Specifications section
for the correct brake fluid.
Drive Chains and belts Check tension and alignment Refer to the Adjustment section.
Engine Air Cleaner Check and tighten all connections
Feeder Reverser Check fluid level Recommended change period - Initial
fill only.
Rear (steering) wheels Check toe in Set toe-in to 6 mm (0.25 in). Refer to
appropriate section of manual.
Lubrication and Maintenance
10 Hour or Daily Lubrication
Component Action Required General Information
Cleaning Fan Drive
Pulley (Sliding Half)
Lubricate one fitting At inner pulley hub.
Feeder House Pivot
Bushing
Lubricate two fittings On each side of the front frame
cross-member under the cab.
Beater to Feeder House
Jack Shaft Idler
Lubricate one fitting On right-hand side of the feeder house
Variable Speed Corn
Header Drive Sheave (if
equipped)
Lubricate two fittings On right-hand side of feeder house on
v/s drive sheave.
Drive Chains Oil drive chains (oil more often when
operating in extremely dusty conditions)
Refer to Roller Chains in this section.
10 Hour or Daily Maintenance
Component Action Required General Information
Air Conditioning
Condenser
Check coil for chaff and dust accumulation.
Clean as necessary
Condenser located in front of radiator.
Drive Chains and Belts Conduct general inspection of all drive chains
and belts.
Refer to this section.
Engine Air Intake Screen
and Aspirated
Pre-cleaner
Check clamps on ends of aspirated tube.
Engine Compartment Check for accumulation of chaff, leaves,
trash, etc. Clean as necessary
Chaff, leaves and trash, which are
allowed to accumulate can create a
fire hazard.
Engine Oil Level Check oil level and fill if necessary. Refer to the Specifications section for
the correct oil.
Hydraulic Reservoir Oil
Level
Check hydraulic oil level. Refer to the Specifications section for
the correct oil.
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