Form 46240
21
Issue 06/06
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: To help prevent personal
injuries; use protective shoes, a hard
hat, protective glasses or goggles,
and close-fitting clothing.
CAUTION: Install and maintain all
recommended shields and safety
signs.
WARNING: Do not service or adjust
the reel until:
1. The header is resting on the ground.
2. The reel is fully lowered or adequately
supported.
3. The engine is stopped and the key removed
from the start switch.
4. The park brake is set.
LUBRICATION
1. Center Tube Bearings (A) - Grease every 50
hours of operation using SAE Multi-Purpose
Grease.
Procedure: Wipe grease fitting with a clean
cloth before lubricating avoid injecting dirt and
grit. Leave excess lubricant on fitting after
lubricating to shield from dirt. This excess is to
be wiped away at next lubrication. If grease
fitting will not take lubricant, clean fitting and
lubricant passageway thoroughly. Replace with
new fitting if necessary.
2. Plastic Bearings - Grease all bearings during
assembly and oil before storage to prevent
rusting of shafts under bearings.
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Periodically:
1. Check that all bolts and nuts are tight. See
Assembly Step 14 for proper torques.
2. Examine bearings for excessive wear.
GREASE CENTER TUBE BEARINGS
A
