LUBRICATION
WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT (OR HYDRAULIC POWER SOURCE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DAILY LUBRICATION
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Grease (2) PTO drive shaft universal joints (not illustrated). Grease (1) PTO drive shaft telescoping shaft and tube. Zerk accessible through the plastic guards (not illustrated).
Grease front idler sprocket - wipe off excess grease from exterior.
Grease (2) moveable clutch sheaves - wipe excess from interior and exterior. Prevent oil and grease from getting on clutch sheave belt drive surface.
Apply grease to lower cluster shaft end and lower variable speed engagement arm.
Oil (2) roller chains and
Grease
Oil (2) roller chains on auger drive and (1) roller chain on cross conveyor drive. Oil the middle and upper auger drive roller chains through slots provided in the chain shields.
Grease (2) gearbox hollow output shaft zerks (1 Front, 1 Rear - zerk located behind coupling plate).
BEGINNING OF CROP MAINTENANCE
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Grease (4) main apron shaft bearings (2 Front, 2 Rear) (Front center bearing grease from zerk in left end frame).
Grease (3) shifter control lever guide sleeves. Grease (1) Independent Outfeed Clutch handle pivot under front shield.
Grease (4) gear cluster shaft bearings.
Grease (2) rear gate hinges. Oil (2) rear gate latch pivot bolts.
Maintain oil in the (3) gear boxes at the check plug level. Change oil in the gear boxes after the first season of use and yearly thereafter. Use #85W140 wt. Gear Lube Oil. Lighter oil may be used in temperatures lower than 20° F.
Adjust main apron chain per “Adjustments” section. Adjust cross conveyor chain per “Adjustments” section.
Adjust shifter controls per “Adjustments” section.
Remove panel and clean out accumulation of foreign material
