MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 152)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
8.6.4 End-of-Season Service
CAUTION
Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be
toxic and/or flammable.
CAUTION
Cover cutterbar to prevent injury from accidental contact.
Do the following at the end of each operating season:
• Clean the mower conditioner thoroughly.
• Store in a dry, protected place if possible. If stored outside, always cover the mower conditioner with a waterproof
canvas or other protective material.
• Raise mower conditioner and engage lift cylinder lock-out valves.
• If possible, block up the mower conditioner to take weight off tires.
• Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust.
• Loosen drive belt.
• Lubricate the mower conditioner thoroughly, leaving excess grease on fittings to keep moisture out of bearings.
• Apply grease to exposed threads, cylinder rods, and sliding surfaces of components.
• Oil cutterbar components to prevent rust.
• Check for worn components and repair as necessary.
• Check for broken components and order replacements from your Dealer. Attention to these items right away will
save time and effort at beginning of next season.
• Replace or tighten any missing or loose hardware. Refer to Section 8.3 Torque Specifications, page 126 .
• Remove divider rods (if equipped) to reduce space required for inside storage.
8.6.5 Lubrication and Servicing
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, before servicing the mower conditioner or opening drive covers, follow
procedures in Section
8.1 Preparation for Servicing, page 123 .
Log hours of operation and use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance.
Refer to Section
8.6.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 138 .
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