MacDon 1000, Operator'S & Parts Manual

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
WARNING: To prevent serious injury or death from high-pressure fluid:
•
Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting or disconnecting
hydraulic components.
•
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or
cardboard instead of hands.
•
Seek immediate medical attention if injured by hydraulic fluid piercing the
skin.
1. Keep the hydraulic components clean to prevent contaminants from entering the system.
2. Regularly check the fluid level in the tractor reservoir and follow the maintenance procedures in
the tractor Operator’s Manual.
3. Regularly inspect cylinders, hoses and fittings for leaks, crimps and abrasions or other signs of
wear and tear or impending failure.
4. Replace cut, worn or crimped hoses.
5. Check that all components are in good working condition. Tighten any loose components.
6. Avoid makeshift repairs to the hydraulic system such as clamping or taping fittings or hoses.
The system operates at high pressure and failure of such repairs can happen suddenly and
without warning resulting in unsafe or hazardous conditions.
7. Hydraulic lines and cylinders must be free of air to function correctly. Air can be bled from the
hydraulic system by parking the bale carrier in the field position on a level surface with the
tractor engine running and cycling the system.
CHAIN/SPROCKETS
1. Check for proper CHAIN tension and
sprocket alignment every eight hours for
the first 24 hours of operation.
2. Check weekly thereafter.
3. Adjust CHAIN TIGHTENER SPROCKET
assembly to remove any slack from the
CHAIN.
4. Apply a SAE light machine oil (or
equivalent) with a brush to CHAIN
occasionally during the season and
especially before out of season storage.
NOTE: The CHAIN and sprockets are
accessed by removing the CHAIN GUARD.
Ensure that GUARD is in place before
operating the bale carrier.
ADJUST CHAIN TENSION
ADJUST
HERE
DRIVE
SPROCKET
CHAIN TIGHTENER
SPROCKET
CABLE DRUM
SPROCKET
CHAIN
GUARD