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4.2
Maintenance Requirements
Regular maintenance is the best insurance against early wear and untimely breakdowns. Following the maintenance
schedule will increase your machine
’
s life. Log hours of operation, use the maintenance record, and keep copies of your
maintenance records (refer to
4.2.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 266
Periodic maintenance requirements are organized according to service intervals. If a service interval specifies more than
one timeframe, e.g., 100 hours or annually, service the machine at whichever interval is reached first.
IMPORTANT:
Recommended intervals are for average conditions. Service the machine more often if operating under adverse conditions
(severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.).
When servicing the machine, refer to the appropriate section in this Maintenance and Servicing chapter and use only
specified fluids and lubricants. Refer to inside back cover for recommended fluids and lubricants.
CAUTION
Carefully follow safety messages. For instructions, refer to
4.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing, page 265
and
.
4.2.1
Maintenance Schedule/Record
Recording maintenance allows the user to keep track of when maintenance is performed.
Action:
ü
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Check
S
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Lubricate
p
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Change
!
Hour meter reading
!
Service date
!
Serviced by
First Use
Refer to
4.2.2 Break-In Inspection, page 269
.
End of Season
Refer to
10 Hours or Daily
(Whichever Occurs First)
ü
Hydraulic hoses and lines; refer to
4.2.5 Checking Hydraulic Hoses and Lines, page 271
ü
Knife sections, guards, and hold-downs; refer to
ü
Tire pressure; refer to
4.16.3 Checking Tire Pressure, page 472
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Feed draper rollers; refer to
ü
Link holder hooks; refer to
4.10.7 Checking Link Holder Hooks, page 392
ü
Axle bolt torque; refer to
4.16.2 Checking Transport Assembly Bolt Torque, page 470
25 Hours
ü
Hydraulic oil level at reservoir; refer to
4.4.1 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir, page 292
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Knifeheads; refer to
50 Hours or Annually
69. MacDon recommends keeping a record of daily maintenance as evidence of a properly maintained machine.