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5.4 Lubrication
5.4.1 Lubricants
Use clean lubricants to keep your machine operating at top efficiency.
Use clean containers to handle all lubricants.
Store in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Lubricant
Spec.
Description
Use
Grease SAE Multi-Purpose High temperature, extreme pressure (EP)
0
–
1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI
Grade 2)
Lithium Complex Base
Base Oil Viscosity of 190
–
250 CST @ 40°C
As required unless otherwise
specified
5.4.2 Greasing Procedure
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing the header or opening drive covers, follow procedures in 5.1 Preparation for
Servicing, page 75 .
1. To avoid injecting dirt and grit, wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing. For locations of grease fittings,
refer to
3.11.2 Lubrication Points, page 45 .
2. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease overflows fitting, except where noted. For detailed
lubrication information, refer to
5.4 Lubrication, page 78 .
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.
5.4.3 Greasing Points
1005082
A
B
Figure 5.2: Grease Decal
–
50 Hours
Greasing points that have greasing intervals of 50 hours or less
are marked on the machine by decals showing a grease gun (A)
and grease interval (B) in hours of operation.
Log hours of operation and use the Maintenance Checklist
provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance. Refer to
5.8 Maintenance Schedule, page 88 .
To identify the various locations that require lubrication, refer
to
3.11.2 Lubrication Points, page 45 .
MAINTENANCE