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PN 12071 R122210
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
DAILY
Lubricate PTO cross journals (Figure 47). Make sure grease
purges through all four bearings.
EVERY 16 HOURS
Lubricate PTO inner tubes (Figure 47). Telescoping mem-
bers must have lubrication to operate successfully. Tele-
scoping members without
fi
ttings should be pulled apart
and grease should be added manually with a brush.
EVERY 40 HOURS
Lubricate the PTO shield retaining bearing (Figure 47).
Molded nipples on the guard near each guard bearing are
intended as grease
fi
ttings and should be lubricated every
40 hours of operation.
Lubricate the PTO disconnect mechanism..
6.5 PTO LUBRICATION
Figure 47: Driveline lubrication
8
h
8
h
16
h
40
h
Every 40 hours the tension of the idler gears should be
checked. If the tension between the idler gears and internal
gear sections of the reel bat arm assembly has any radial
movement it will be necessary to make adjustments. When
adjusting the tension of the idler to internal gears, follow
this procedure:
1. Loosen the 3/8” center locknuts which are on the idler
gear assembly on the front side of the manifold.
2. Insert a small pry bar between the outside wall of the
manifold tubing and the idler gears. Apply approx. 5
lbs of force to slide the gear away from the manifold
(Figure 48).
3. Tighten the 3/8” center locknuts to 30 ft-lbs.
4. Rotate the reel arm assemblies to ensure they turn
freely.
6.6 IDLER GEAR TENSION
Place all controls in neutral or off, stop combine engine,
set parking brake, remove ignition key, wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop, then properly block machine before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
WARNING
Figure 48: Tightening center locknuts of idler gears
Do not grease pinion or idler gears on the reel. Drive
shaft bearings on the reel are sealed and do not need
lubrication. If worn or damaged, replace as required
IMPORTANT