Art's-Way Manufacturing 6812A, Operator'S Manual

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SEASONAL STORAGE 47
SEASONAL STORAGE
Proper storage of the harvester will increase the service life and make it easier to place it back into service at the
beginning of the next season.
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REPARING
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1. Store harvester in a dry place.
2. Squirt diesel fuel on seals of bearing prior to
washing with a power washer.
3. Wash the harvester thoroughly.
4. Clean and then apply heavy oil to the drive chains
to prevent rust.
5. Lubricate harvester. Grease threads of adjusting
bolts. Run harvester briefly to distribute grease.
6. Remove belt tension.
7. Scrape and repaint all worn parts or coat with light
oil to prevent rust.
8. Block up harvester to remove load from tires, do not
deflate tires. If stored outside, remove the wheels
and tires. Store both in a cool, dark, dry place.
9. Place a plank under lifter wheels so they do not
sink into ground, if harvester is not stored on a hard
surface.
10. List the replacement parts needed before next
season and order early. Your dealer can give better
service in the off-season. Replacement parts can
be installed in your spare time – no delay at time of
need.
11. If the hydraulic cylinders will remain on the
harvester and extended, apply grease to the
exposed rod end.
12. If the harvester is not sheltered, the belted elevator
chain should be protected from direct sunlight.
13. Make sure reservoir is full of oil and oil remains in
all hydraulic components.
R
ETURNING
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HE
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ARVESTER
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1. Replace wheels, if they were removed, and remove
blocking.
2. Inflate tires to 25 psi [172.3 kPa], 30 psi [206.8 kPa]
maximum.
3. Clean harvester thoroughly.
4. Check drive and conveyor chains making certain
they have proper tension.
5. Clean the slip clutches. Check and adjust spring
lengths as necessary.
6. Retention belt drives.
7. Lubricate harvester; then run at half speed for 10 to
15 minutes listening for any unusual noises. Stop
harvester and check bearings for over heated or
excessive looseness. Recheck chain tension.
8. Review safety and operating instructions in this
manual.
9. Inspect all connections and make certain that
hardware is tight and cotter pins are in place.
10. If cylinders were stored on machine and cylinder
rods where extended and coated with grease, clean
grease from exposed rods.
11. Make sure all shields are in place and properly
fastened.