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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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7.18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance schedules list
periodic maintenance procedures, and are
organized by service intervals. Regular
maintenance is the best insurance against early
wear and untimely breakdowns. Following this
schedule will increase machine life. For detailed
instructions, refer to the specific headings in
Section 7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING.
Recommended service intervals are in hours of
operation. Where a service interval is given in
more than one time frame, e.g. 100 hours or
Annually, service the machine at whichever
interval is reached first.
IMPORTANT
Recommended intervals are for average
conditions. Service the machine more
often if operated under adverse conditions
(severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.).
CAUTION
Carefully follow safety messages given
under Section 7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES.
7.18.1 Self-Propelled Mower Conditioner
NOTE
The following service schedule is only applicable to the Auger Header.
Refer to your Windrower Operator’s Manual for windrower maintenance.
7.18.1.1 Break-In Inspection: Self-Propelled
HOURS ITEM CHECK REFERENCE
5 Hardware Torque Section 7.3.1
5, 25,
and 50
Auger Drive Belt
Tension
Sections 7.11.3 and 7.11.4
Reel Drive Belt Section 7.9.2
Sickle Drive Belt Sections 7.8.9, 7.8.10, and 7.8.11
10
Auger Drive Chain
Tension /
Lubrication
Sections 7.11.1 and 7.11.2
Reel Drive Chain Section 7.9.1
Sickle Drive Box Mounting Bolts Torque 200 ft·lbf (270 N·m) Section 7.8.13
7.18.1.2 Interval Maintenance: Self-Propelled
INTERVAL SERVICE
FIRST USE Refer To Section 7.18.1.1 Break-In Inspection: Self-Propelled
100 HOURS OR
ANNUALLY *
1. Check Conditioner Drive Gearbox Lubricant
Level.
2. Check Sickle Drive Box Lubricant Level.
3. Check Sickle Drive Box Mounting Bolt
Torques.
END OF SEASON Refer To Section 6.19 STORAGE.
10 HOURS OR
DAILY
1. Check Hydraulic Hoses And Lines For Leaks.
2. Oil Sickle (Except In Sandy Conditions).
3. Check Sickle Sections, Guards, and Hold-
Downs.
4. Oil Reel Drive Chain (except A40-D).
5. Oil Auger Drive Chain (except A40-D).
6. Check Sickle Drive Box Bolt Torque (First
10 Hours Only; Every 100 Hours After).
25 HOURS 1. Grease Sickle Head.
50 HOURS
1. Grease Reel Shaft Bearings.
2. Grease Auger Shaft Bearings.
3. Grease Auger Jack-Shaft Bearings (except
A40-D).
4. Grease Conditioner Universal Shafts.
5. Grease Conditioner Shaft Bearings.
6. Grease Roll Pivots Bearing.
7. Grease Tine Tube Bearings (A40-D).
8. Grease Gauge Roller Bearings.
9. Change Sickle Drive Box Lubricant (First
50 Hours Only; Every 1000 Hours After).
10. Change Conditioner Drive Gearbox
Lubricant (First 50 Hours Only; Every 1000
Hours After).
1000 HOURS OR
3 YEARS
1. Change Sickle Drive Box Lubricant.
2. Change Conditioner Drive Gearbox
Lubricant.