Wheels/Tires; Lubrication - MacDon 1000 Operator's & Parts Manual

5. If the CHAIN and/or sprockets are removed, ensure that they are reinstalled correctly (the
sprockets should all be aligned and the CHAIN must ride on top of the CHAIN TIGHTENER
SPROCKET).
6. Repaint top of CARRIER BEAMS regularly with Slip Plate
reduce friction, especially when handling heavier bales.

WHEELS/TIRES

Check HUB BOLTS regularly for tightness.
1. Ensure that DUST CAPS are firmly in
place.
2. Check tire pressure regularly: 60 psi (414
kPa).
3. The wheel bearings should be inspected
and re-packed annually with a SAE multi
purpose type grease. When reinstalling
the wheels, the HUB BOLTS should be
torqued to 125 ft-lbs. (NOTE: The valves
should be facing away from the HUBS). A
thread locking compound such as Locktite
271 is recommended for the HUB BOLTS.

LUBRICATION

All grease fittings should be lubricated before
operating the bale carrier at the start of the
season and daily during the season. Use a
SAE multi purpose lubricant or equivalent.
There are 14 fittings to lubricate on the bale
carrier:
•
At both ends of each HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER - 4 fittings (A).
•
Bushing at right end at front of
SUBFRAME - 1 fitting (B).
•
Bushing at right end of FRONT
CROSSMEMBER - 1 fitting (C).
•
On PUSHER - 1 fitting (D), and 1 oil
fitting on each 4" pulley (E).
•
At FRAME end of both HITCH
BEAMS - 2 fittings (F).
•
On TANDEM AXLES - 4 fittings (G).
•
In PULLEY HOLDER at rear of
machine - 1 fitting (H).
TM
(available from your dealer) to
DUST CAP
BOLTS
WHEELS AND TIRES
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GREASE FITTING LOCATIONS
CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE