LUBRICATION
WARNING: SHUT OFF AND LOCK OUT POWER BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRI- CATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN- JURY OR DEATH.
DAILY LUBRICATION
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Oil (3) roller chains on apron drive. This is done by opening the ball valve on the gravity oiler while
unloading, once per day.
WARNING: DO NOT STAND BEHIND UNIT WHILE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.
Refill the gravity oiler at the beginning of each day.
Grease three jackshaft bearings on the rear driveshaft (each end, one @ center).
Oil (4) rear gate latch pivot bolts.
Grease (3) main apron shaft bearings.
END OF CROP CLEANUP AND
MAINTENANCE
Allow box to completely clean out last load of forage. Clean out all forage material from inside the box and on the outside of the box.
It is recommended to lube the forage box before storage to exclude moisture from bearings. Apply oil to roller chain drives with the gravity oil luber and to the main apron chains with a brush.
It is also a good time to inspect all adjustments and check for parts that need repair or replacement. Performing these tasks now will guarantee that the forage box is ready for use at the beginning of the next season.
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