Break-In Inspections; Preseason/Annual Service - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

7.5.2 Break-In Inspections

Timing Item
Check for loose hardware. Tighten
to required torque.
At 5 hours
Check drive belt tension.
Check drive belt tension.
At 25 hours
Check drivebelt tension.
Change cutterbar lubricant.
At 50 hours
Change bevel gearbox lubricant.
Change cutterbar lubricant.
At 150 hours
Change bevel gearbox lubricant.

7.5.3 Preseason/Annual Service

CAUTION
• Review the operator's manual to refresh your memory on safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all safety signs and other decals on the header and note hazard areas.
• Be sure all shields and guards are properly installed and secured.
safety equipment.
• Be sure you understand and have practiced safe use of all controls. Know the capacity and the
operating characteristics of the machine.
• Check the first aid kit and fire extinguisher. Know where they are and how to use them.
Perform the following at the beginning of each operating season:
• Lubricate machine completely. Refer to Section
• Perform all annual maintenance. Refer to Section
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Refer to
Section
Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt, page
Section
Only Specified Amount. Do NOT overfill.
Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant, page
Section
Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant, page
7.5.5 Lubrication and Servicing, page
7.5.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page
106
7.2 Torque Specifications, page
7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar, page
7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar, page
Never alter or remove
92.
138.
113. Use
137.
113.
137.
107.
104.
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