MacDon PW8 - Lubricating Auger Drive Chain

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5.3.3 Lubricating Auger Drive Chain
The auger drive chain should be lubricated frequently with SAE 30 engine oil for maximum service life.
DANGER
To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Lower the header fully.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 5.5: Left Endshield
3. Open left endshield (A). For instructions, refer to 3.3.1
Opening Left Endshield, page 25.
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Figure 5.6: Auger Drive Chain
4. Apply a liberal amount of SAE 30 engine oil to chain (A)
after every 10 hours of pick-up header operation.
5. Close the left endshield. For instructions, refer to 3.3.2
Closing Left Endshield, page 26.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING