John Deere Air Reel Owner’s Manual
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
DAiLY
Lubricate PTO cross journals (Figure 83). Make sure
grease purges through all four bearings.
EvERY 16 HOURS
Lubricate PTO inner tubes (Figure 83). Telescoping mem
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bers must have lubrication to operate successfully. Tele-
scoping members without fittings should be pulled apart
and grease should be added manually with a brush.
EvERY 40 HOURS
Lubricate the PTO shield retaining bearing (Figure 83).
Molded nipples on the guard near each guard bearing are
intended as grease fittings and should be lubricated every
40 hours of operation.
Lubricate the PTO disconnect mechanism.
6.5 PTO LUbRicATiON
Figure 83, Lubricate PTO cross journals
Every 40 hours the tension of the idler gears should be
checked. If the tension between the idler gears and inter-
nal gear sections of the reel bat arm assembly has any ra-
dial movement it will be necessary to make adjustments.
When adjusting the tension of the idler to internal gears,
follow this procedure.
Loosen the 3/8” center locknuts which are on the idler
gear assembly on the front side of the manifold.
Using a small bar, pry between the outside wall of the
manifold tubing and the idler gears. Apply approx. 5
lbs. of force to slide the gear away from the manifold
(Figure 84).
Tighten the 3/8” center locknuts to their specified
torque.
Rotate the reel arm assemblies to ensure they turn
freely.
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6.6 iDLER GEAR TENSiON
Figure 84, Tightening center lock nuts of idler gears
WARNiNG
Place all controls in neutral or off, stop combine engine,
set parking brake, remove ignition key, set cylinder
stops, wait for all moving parts to stop, then properly
block machine before servicing, adjusting, repairing or
unplugging.
iMPORTANT
Do not grease pinion or idler gears on the reel. Drive
shaft bearings on the reel are sealed and do not need
lubrication. If worn or damaged, replace as required.