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5.5 Windrower Lubrication
Grease point decals can be recognized by the presence of a grease gun silhouette and a number. The numbers indicate how
frequently in terms of windrower operating hours the grease points should receive lubrication.
WARNING
To avoid injury: before servicing the windrower or opening the drive covers, ensure that you are familiar with the
procedures described in .
Figure 5.14: Lubrication Interval Decal
Log the windrower’s hours of operation and use the
Maintenance Checklist provided in this manual to keep a record
of performed maintenance. Refer to 5.1 Maintenance Schedule/
Record, page 311 for more information.
5.5.1 Lubricating Windrower
Follow these procedures to safely lubricate the windrower.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. To learn what type of grease to inject into a fitting, refer to 8.2.3 Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities, page 477.
2. To avoid injecting dirt and grit, wipe the grease fitting with a clean cloth before injecting grease.
3. Inject grease through the fitting using a grease gun until grease overflows the fitting, except where advised to do
otherwise.
4. Leave a blob of excess grease on the fitting. This will help keep contamination from entering the fitting.
5. Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately.
6. If a grease fitting will NOT take grease, remove the fitting and clean it thoroughly. Replace the fitting if necessary.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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