MacDon 963 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 53)

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following maintenance schedule is a listing of periodic maintenance procedures, organized by service
intervals. For detailed instruction, see the specific headings in Maintenance/Service section. Use
"Recommended Lubricants" as specified under that heading.
SERVICE INTERVALS
The recommended service intervals are in hours of operation. Use the hour meter in the windrower or
combine cab to indicate when the next service interval has been reached.
IMPORTANT: Recommended intervals are for average conditions. Service header 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 this
schedule will increase machine life.
Where a service interval is given in more than one time frame, eg. "100 Hours or Annually", service the header
at whichever interval is reached first.
CAUTION: Carefully follow safety messages given under "Service Procedures".
AT FIRST USE: See "Break-In Period" in Operation section.
10 HOURS OR DAILY
1. Grease secondary driveline.
2. Check hydraulic hoses, lines and components
for leaks.
3. Oil sickle (except in sandy conditions).
4. Check sickle sections, guards and hold-downs
5. Check tire pressure.
25 HOURS
1. Grease sickle head.
50 HOURS
1. Grease reel support bushing(s).
100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY *
1. Grease sickle drive shaft support bearings.
2. Check sickle drive belt tension.
3. Check wobble box mounting bolts.
4. Check wobble box lubricant level.
5. Check reel drive chain tension.
6. Grease reel drive chain.
7. Grease split reel connector block (36’)
8. Check wheel bolt torque.
9. Grease wheel pivot bushings.
END OF SEASON: See "Storage Procedure" in Operation section.
500 HOURS OR ANNUALLY *
1. Grease wheel hub bearings.
2. Grease gauge wheel transport casters (headers with transport option).
3. Replace draper drive roller bearings.
1000 HOURS OR 3 YEARS
1. Change wobble box lubricant.
* It is recommended that Annual Maintenance be done prior to start of operating season.