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.
At 25 hours Check drive belt tension.
Check drive belt tension.
Change cutterbar lubricant.
At 50 hours
Change conditioner gearbox
lubricant
Change bevel gearbox lubricant.
At 150 hours Change cutterbar lubricant.
Change conditioner gearbox
lubricant.
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
Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt, page 146
Inspecting the Auger Drive Belts, page
7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar, page
Specified Amount. Do NOT overfill.
Changing the Conditioner Gearbox Lubricant, page 150
Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant, page 145
7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar, page
Changing the Conditioner Gearbox Lubricant, page 150
Changing the Bevel Gearbox Lubricant, page 145
7.5.5 Lubrication and Servicing, page
7.5.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page
117
100.
154.
124. Use Only
124.
Never alter or remove
118.
115.
and
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