Maintenance Schedule - MacDon 5000 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following maintenance schedule is a listing of periodic maintenance
procedures, organized
by
service intervals. For detailed instructions, see the specific headings in
Maintenance/Service section. Use "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" as specified under that heading.
Service Intervals The recommended service intervals are in hours of operation.
IMPORTANT: Recommended intervals are for average conditions. Service the machine more often if operated
under adverse conditions (severe dust, extra heavy loads, etc.).
Regular maintenance is the best insurance against early wear and untimely breakdowns. Following th is
schedule
will
increase machine life. Where a service interval is given in more than one lime frame, eg o "100
hours or Annually", service the machine at whichever interval is reached first.
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CAUTION : Carefully follow safety messages given under "Service Procedures" ,
AT FIRST USE: See "Preparing the Wi ndrower" and "Break-In Period" in Operation section ,
10 HOURS OR DAILY
1. Grease roll universal shafts.
2. Check hydraulic 0\1 level.
3. Check hydraulic hoses and lines for leaks.
4. Oil sickle (except in sandy conditions).
25 HOURS
1. Grease sickle head,
50 HOURS
1, Grease tongue pivot and transport lock pin.
2. Grease main drive shaft bearing.
3. Grease reel shaft bearings.
4. Grease auger shaft bearings.
5. Grease roll shaft bearings.
100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY'
5. Check sickle sections, guards,
&
hold-downs.
6. Oil reel drive chain,
7. Oil auger drive chain.
8. Check tire pressure.
6.Grease frame- to-header pivot
7.Grease lower float link bushings.
8.Grease auger drive jackshaft bearings.
9.0 il center link ball joints.
10. Oil spring pivots.
11 . Check hitch pin lock nut torgue.
1. Check roll drive chain tension. 4. Check wobble box lubricant level.
2. Check roll drive chain case lubricant level. 5. Check wheel bolt torques,
3. Check wobble box mounting bolt torques. 6. Grease wheel hub bearings.
It is recommended that Annual Maintenance be done prior to start of operating season.
END OF SEASON ; See "Storage Procedure" in Operation section.
250 HOURS
1. Change hydraulic oil filter.
600 HOURS or 3 YEARS
1. Change hydraulic oil.
1000 HOURS
or
3 YEARS
1. Change wobble box lubricant.
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