McHale V Series Baler
112
Every day
Check wheel nuts
Check all guards and safety devices
Check road traffic equipment
Check for any oil leaks and damaged pipes
Grease 3 x heavy duty grease points on PTO shaft
Fill chain oil reservoir (300 bales approx.)
Grease chamber door hinge points
Additional greasing needs to be carried out (See ‘Additional greasing’)
Check all chain adjustments, and adjust as necessary (See ‘Chain
adjustments’)
Clear away crop or debris built us around brake-hubs several times per day
Grease tension arm rollers (1,200 bales approx.) Apply one stroke only with a grease
gun at each grease point. Grease all pivot points from central grease blocks.
Replace grease cartridge (1,200 bales approx.) (if fitted)
Check bearings for early warning signs of wear or damage and replace if necessary.
Always be on alert for bearings that are squeaky or noisy despite being well lubricated
and bearing housings that are running very hot especially with a burning smell or paint
discolouration. Carry out these checks daily, immediately after using the machine, with
the tractor shut down and the handbrake applied.
Every week
Check for correct air pressure in the tyres
Grease 5 x standard duty grease points on PTO shaft (See ‘PTO shaft
adjustment & maintenance’)
Every month
Grease pick-up and reel shaft bearings
Grease pick-up cam clutch
Check sufficient oil level in the gearbox (See ‘Gearbox oil’)
Every year
Ensure axle bolts are tightened to a torque of 250 Nm
Clean and lubricate all moving parts of the netter unit
Drain and change gearbox oil (See ‘Gearbox oil’)
At the end of the season the machine should be washed and cleaned.
Carefully clean all machine sections, inside and out. Dirt and foreign objects are likely
to draw moisture and cause rusting of steel components. McHale recommend that the
machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a pressure washer, due to the
dangers involved with pressure washing and to protect the overall paint work on the
machine. If, despite our advice, a pressure washer is used, then take extreme caution
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