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4.12 Maintenance Requirements
Regular maintenance is the best insurance against early wear and untimely breakdowns.
Periodic maintenance requirements are organized according to service intervals.
When servicing the machine, refer to the appropriate section in this chapter and use only the fluids and lubricants specified
in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on the inside back cover.
Log hours of operation, use the maintenance record, and keep copies of your maintenance records (refer to 4.12.2
Maintenance Schedule, page 241).
CAUTION
Carefully follow safety messages. Refer to 4.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing, page 113 and 1 Safety, page 1.
4.12.1 Break-in Inspection
Break-in inspections involve checking belts, fluids, and performing general machine inspections for loose hardware or other
areas of concern. Break-in inspections ensure that all components can operate for an extended period without requiring
service or replacement.
Inspection
Interval Item Refer to
5 hours
Check for loose hardware.
Tighten to required torque.
7.2 Torque Specifications, page 268
5 hours
Check knife drive belts tension.
Periodically check for first 50 hours.
• Tensioning Timed Knife Drive Belts, page 160
• Tensioning Untimed Knife Drive Belts, page 157
10 hours
Check knife drive box mounting bolts. Checking Mounting Bolts, page 173
50 hours
Change knife drive box lubricant. Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box, page 179
4.12.2 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance requirements are organized according to service intervals.
If a service interval specifies more than one timeframe, for example, "100 hours or annually", service the machine at
whichever interval is reached first.
IMPORTANT:
Service the machine more often if operating under adverse conditions (severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.).
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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