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
• Perform all annual maintenance. Refer to
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Refer to Section
7.2 Torque Specifications, page 96
Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt, page 146
7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar, page
specified amount DO NOT overfill
Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant, page 145
7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar, page 120
Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant, page 145
7.5.5 Lubrication and Servicing, page
7.5.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page
113
120. Use only the
Never alter or remove
114.
111.
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