McHale
F5400
Baler
85
12
Storage
12.1 End of season
Carefully clean all machine sections, inside and out. Dirt and foreign objects
are likely to draw moisture and cause rusting of steel components.
McHale
recommend that the machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a
pressure washer, due to the dangers involved with pressure washing and to
protect the overall paint work on the machine. If, despite our advice, a
pressure washer is used then take extreme caution and operate from ground
level only. Do not point pressurized water at or near electrical components,
pivots points, valves or bearings. Never climb onto any part of the machine,
while pressure washing, due to the fact that all metal surfaces become
extremely wet and slippery and always ensure that the tractor has been shut
down, with the ignition key removed.
Remove
the control box from the tractor and store in a dry, safe environment.
Clean the net wrapping system
(See ‘Care of the net wrapping system’)
Remove net roll and store, as per manufacturer’s instructions. Grease the net
knife to prevent rusting. Use extreme caution when carrying out this operation,
ensure to wear protective gloves and clothing!
Lubricate all pivot points and apply a thin layer of grease to all adjustment bolt
threads and exposed ram rods.
Check all oil and grease lines for damage and repair them if required.
Any components from which paint has become worn should be touched up or
coated with grease to prevent rusting.
Remove all dirt from all chains and blow dry using compressed air.
Fill chain oil reservoir with chain oil and run PTO at approx. 200 rpm for 10 to
15
minutes, to ensure that all chains have a heavy coating of oil applied. Apply
grease to all grease blocks/points to ensure new grease is pumped into the
bearings.
Pump grease into grease points in all other areas to ensure all bearings and
joints are well lubricated.