MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance schedule is a listing
of
periodic maintenance procedures, organized
by
service
intervals.
For
detailed
instruction,
see
the
specific
headings
in
Maintenance/Service
section.
Use "Recommended Lubricants" as specified under that heading.
SERVICE INTERVALS
The recommended service intervals are
in
hours
of
operation. Use the hour meter
in
the windrower or
combine cab to indicate when the next service interval has been reached.
IMPORTANT: Recommended intervals are for average conditions. Service header more often
if
operated under adverse conditions (severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.)
Regular
maintenance
is
the
best
insurance
against
earty
wear
and
untimely
breakdowns.
Following
this
schedule will increase machine life.
Where a service interval is given in more than one time frame,
ego
"100 Hours
or
Annually", service
the header at whichever interval is reached first.
A CAUTION:
Carefully
follow
safety messages
given
under
"Service
Procedures".
AT
FIRST USE: See "Break·ln Period" in Operation section.
5 HOURS
OR
DAILY
1.
Grease sickle head.
10 HOURS OR DAILY
1.
Grease secondary drivetine.
2. Check hydraulic hoses, lines and components
for leaks.
3.
Oil sickle (except in sandy conditions).
50 HOURS
1.
Grease reel support bushing(s).
100 HOURS OR
ANNUALLY'
1.
Grease sickle drive shaft support bearings.
2.
Check sickle drive belt tension.
3.
Check wobble box mounting bolts.
4. Check wobble box lubricant level.
4.
Check sickle sections, guards and hold-downs
5.
Check tire pressure. (headers with gauge
wheels)
5.
Check reel drive chain tension.
6.
Grease reel drive chain.
7.
Check wheel bolt torques (headers with gauge
B.
Grease wheel pivot bushings. wheels)
END OF SEASON;
See
"Storage Procedure" in Operation section.
500 HOURS OR
ANNUALLY'
1.
Grease wheel hub bearings (headers with gauge wheels).
2. Grease gauge wheel transport casters (headers with transport option).
3.
Replace draper drive roller bearings.
1DOO
HOURS OR 3 YEARS
1.
Change wobble box lubricant.
•
It
is recommended that Annual Maintenance be done prior to start of operating season.
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