Break-In Inspections; Preseason/Annual Service - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Action:
Record
▲ Hydraulic Oil Filter
500 HOURS OR ANNUALLY
 Draper Seal
 Reel Shaft Bearings
Stabilizer/Slow Speed

Transport Wheel Bearings
 Gearbox Chain Tension
1000 HOURS OR 3 YEARS
▲ Knife Drive Box Lubricant
▲ Gearbox Lubricant
1500 HOURS OR 3 YEARS
▲ Hydraulic Oil

6.4.2 Break-In Inspections

A break-in inspection has the operator check over belts, fluids, and a general machine inspection looking for loose
hardware or other areas of concern. The break-in inspection ensures that motors, pumps, belts, etc are operated in
such a way that gives them the ability to operate for an extended period without requiring service or replacement.
Timing
Check for loose hardware.
Tighten to required torque.
At 5 hours
Check knife drive belts tension.
Periodically check for first 50 hours.
Check knife drive box mounting
At 10 hours
bolts.
At 50 hours Change knife drive box lubricant.

6.4.3 Preseason/Annual Service

Perform the following the beginning of each operating season
CAUTION
• Review this manual to refresh your memory on safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all safety decals and other decals on the header and note hazard areas.
• Be sure all shields and guards are properly installed and secured. Never alter or remove safety
equipment.
• Be sure you understand and have practiced safe use of all controls. Know the capacity and operating
characteristics of the machine.
• Check the first aid kit and fire extinguisher. Know where they are and how to use them.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
 - Check
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17
17
Item
 - Lubricate
Section 6.3.3 Torque Specifications, page 114
Tensioning Single and Double Knife Headers With
Non-Timed Drive, page 151
Mounting Bolts, page 169
Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box, page 179
127
▲ - Change
Refer To
Rev. C