5 lubrication caution – MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators User Manual
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SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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SAMPLE GREASE DECAL
10.5 LUBRICATION
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
header or opening drive covers, follow
procedures in Section 10.1 PREPARATION
FOR SERVICING.
Refer to Section 10.3.4 Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants for recommended greases.
The greasing points are marked on the machine
by decals showing a grease gun (A), and grease
interval (B) in hours of operation.
Log hours of operation and use the "Maintenance
Checklist" provided to keep a record of scheduled
maintenance.
Refer to Section 10.17 MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE.
10.5.1 Greasing
Procedure
a. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
b. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until
grease overflows fitting, except where noted.
c. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt.
d. Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately.
e. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway.
Replace fitting if necessary.
10.5.2 Lubrication
Points
Refer to illustrations on the following pages to
identify the various locations requiring lubrication.