Cable - MacDon 1000 Operator's & Parts Manual

Bale Carriers equipped with a Rotating Pick
Up arm have one additional grease fitting
located at the hinge point.
NOTE: The CABLE DRUM bearings are
sealed and normally do not require greasing.

CABLE

1. Inspect CABLE and PULLEY at the start of each season. Replace frayed or worn CABLES. The
CABLE should be cleaned and lubricated with a dry type wire rope lubricant.
2. Replace PULLEY HOLDER WITH PULLEY if there is excessive wobble in the pulley.
CABLE REPLACEMENT
Replacement CABLES must have a minimum ultimate breaking strength of 14,400 lbs. Follow the
installation instructions outlined below.
1. Position PUSHER about 18" (46 cm) from
front of GUIDE RAIL and prevent
PUSHER from sliding forward.
2. Remove DRUM GUARD and wrap
CABLE 9-1/2 times around CABLE
DRUM starting from non-sprocket bottom
side. Bring a 6' (183 cm) section of cable
off the top of the CABLE DRUM 1-1/4" (3
cm) from sprocket side flange.
HINGE POINT GREASE FITTING
TO REAR PULLEY
CABLE DRUM
FRONT
CABLE DRUM
32
HINGE
FITTING
DRUM
GUARD
6'
TO PUSHER
1-1/4"