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4.5 Lubrication
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing header or opening drive covers, follow procedures in 4.1
Preparing for Servicing, page 99 .
CAUTION
Refer to inside back cover for recommended greases.
Log hours of operation and use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance.
Refer to
4.4.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 104 .
4.5.1 Greasing Procedure
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove
key, and engage safety props before going under machine.
The greasing points are marked on the machine by decals showing a grease gun (A) and grease interval (B) in
hours of operation.
Use the recommended lubricants specified in this manual at the inside back cover.
Figure 4.5: Grease Interval Decal
1. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to
avoid injecting dirt and grit.
2. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until
grease overflows fitting, except where noted.
3. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt.
4. Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately.
5. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean
thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace
fitting if necessary.
4.5.2 Lubrication Points
Lubrication requirements depend on the model of header that is being serviced. Refer to lubrication points for your
specific model:
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Lubrication Points: Auger Header, page 108
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Lubrication Points: Hay Conditioner, page 111
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Lubrication Points: Drivelines, page 112
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