Maintaining The Header - End-Of-Season - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
• Review this manual to refresh your memory on the safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all the safety decals and other decals on the header and note the hazard areas.
• Be sure all the 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.
1. Lubricate the machine completely. For instructions, refer to
2. Adjust the tension on the drive belts depending on your equipment. For instructions, refer to
Drive Belts, page 165.
3. Perform all the annual maintenance. For instructions, refer to
5.3.4 Maintaining the Header – End-of-Season
Ensure the header is ready for the next harvest by taking steps to prevent corrosion, reduce unnecessary wear, and replace
worn components.
CAUTION
Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
CAUTION
Cover cutterbar and knife guards to prevent injury from accidental contact.
• Lower the reel completely. If the header is stored outside, tie the reel to the frame to prevent rotation caused by
the wind.
• Lower the header onto blocks to keep the cutterbar off the ground.
• Clean the header thoroughly.
• Check for worn or broken components and order replacements from your Dealer. Immediate repair of these items will
save time and effort at the beginning of next season.
• Loosen the drive belts.
• Lubricate the header thoroughly leaving excess grease on the fittings to keep moisture out of the bearings.
• Apply grease to exposed threads, cylinder rods, and sliding surfaces of components.
• Store the machine in a dry, protected place if possible. If storing outside, always cover with a waterproof canvas or
other protective material.
• If storing the machine outside, remove the drapers and store them in a dark, dry place. If not removing the drapers,
store the header with the cutterbar lowered so water and snow will not accumulate on the drapers. The weight of
water and snow accumulation puts excessive stress on the drapers and header.
• Replace or tighten any missing or loose hardware. For instructions, refer to
• Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust.
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5.3.6 Lubrication, page
5.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page
124
125.
Tensioning Untimed Knife
8.2 Torque Specifications, page
122.
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