Lubricating Header; Greasing Procedure; Lubrication Points - MacDon D65 Assembly Instruction Manual

5.14 Lubricating Header

5.14.1 Greasing Procedure

Greasing points are marked on machine by decals showing a grease gun and grease interval in hours of operation.
Master grease point location decals are provided on header.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
1. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
2. Use high temperature, extreme pressure (EP2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI
Grade 2) lithium base unless otherwise specified.
3. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease overflows fitting (except where noted).
4. Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt.
5. Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately.
6. Remove and thoroughly clean any fitting that will not take grease. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace
fitting if necessary.

5.14.2 Lubrication Points

IMPORTANT:
• To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by
knife pressing on guards, do NOT over-grease
knifehead (A).
• Check for signs of excessive heating on first few
guards after greasing. If required, relieve some
pressure by pressing check-ball in grease fitting or
loosening the grease fitting.
• Only 1–2 pumps with a mechanical grease gun is
required (do NOT use an electric grease gun).
• If more than 6–8 pumps of grease gun are required to
fill cavity, replace seal in knifehead.
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Figure 5.42: Knifehead
A - Knifehead (Single Knife - 1 Place) (Double Knife - 2 Places)
Revision A