MacDon CA25 OM User Manual
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SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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8.12.6 Reel Drive U-joint: Double Reel
Lubricate the U-joint in accordance with the
requirements in Section 8.4.5 Lubrication
and Servicing. If the U-joint is severely
worn or damaged, it should be replaced.
8.12.6.1 U-joint
Replacement
a. Lower header and reel, shut down combine,
and remove key from ignition.
b. Remove six screws (A), and remove upper
cover (B).
c. Remove three screws (C), and remove lower
cover (D).
d. Support inboard end of right reel with a front
end loader and nylon slings (or equivalent
set-up).
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging or denting
center tube, support reel as close as
possible to the end disc.
e. Remove four bolts (E) attaching reel tube to
U-joint flange (F), and move reel sideways to
disengage sub shaft from U-joint.
f. Remove six bolts (G) attaching U-joint flange
(H) to driven sprocket (J).
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UNRELATED PARTS HIDDEN FOR CLARITY
D
C
B
A
F
E
H
J
G