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Performing Maintenance
Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
WARNING !
Before performing maintenance switch engine off
and remove ignition key.
Maintenance procedures
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Lubricate all grease points daily.
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Film tensionners is to be greased every 500 bales.
Apply one shot of series 0 G46 SL EP lithium grease or equivalent
.
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Check that chains are tightened equally.
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When wrapping in hot weather there can be a build up of adhesive on the plastic
stretcher. This can cause the plastic to break. Wash the stretcher with soap and water.
WARNING!
Clean engine filter frequently.
Hay or straw accumulation on the engine
will cause it to overheat resulting in a damaged engine
or causing a fire.
Engine oil level
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Check oil level regularly. Refer to engine manual for detail instructions.
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Use yellow side dipstick number 3. Do not use top dipstick number 2.
Pressure relief valve adjustment
If the push ram does not have enough power to push the bale through the ring after
several bales are in place, the relief pressure valve may need to be adjusted. This valve
is located in the pusher control valve. The oil can be heard flowing by this valve when
pressure is applied to the bale, if it needs adjustment.
Remove the acorn nut from the valve and, using an Allen key, rotate the setscrew one
half turn clockwise. An additional half turn may be necessary to provide full power.
CAUTION !
Replace and close all shields and guards after servicing and before moving.
Never weld beside a battery.
Summary of Contents for Stretch-O-Matic 7500
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