MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 110)

SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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8.4.5 Lubrication and Servicing
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
header or opening drive covers, follow
procedures in Section 8.1 PREPARATION
FOR SERVICING.
Log hours of operation and use the
Maintenance Record provided to keep a record
of scheduled maintenance. Refer to Section
8.4.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record.
8.4.5.1 Service Intervals
Refer to the illustrations on the following pages
to identify the various locations that require
lubrication and servicing. Illustrations are
organized by the frequency of service that is
required.
8.4.5.2 Greasing Procedure
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. The greasing points are marked on the machine
by decals showing a grease gun and grease
interval in hours of operation.
b. Use the recommended lubricants specified in
this manual. See Section 8.3.4 Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants.
c. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
d. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun
until grease overflows fitting, except where
noted.
e. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt.
f. Replace any loose or broken fittings
immediately.
g. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
Replace fitting if necessary.
h. Master grease point location decals as shown
below are provided on the header and adapter
back frames.
SINGLE KNIFE
DOUBLE KNIFE
ADAPTER