MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Headers - Manual (Page 123)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
7.5.4 End-of-Season Service
CAUTION
Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be
toxic and/or flammable.
Do the following at the end of each operating season:
• Clean the header thoroughly.
• Store in a dry, protected place if possible. If stored outside, always cover the header with a waterproof canvas or
other protective material.
• Raise header and engage header safety props.
• If possible, block up the header to take weight off tires.
• Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust.
• Loosen drive belt.
• Lubricate the header thoroughly, leaving excess grease on fittings to keep moisture out of bearings.
• Apply grease to exposed threads, cylinder rods, and sliding surfaces of components.
• Oil cutterbar components to prevent rust.
• Check for worn components and repair as necessary.
• Check for broken components and order replacements from your Dealer. Attention to these items right away will
save time and effort at beginning of next season.
• Replace or tighten any missing or loose hardware. Refer to Section 7.2 Torque Specifications, page 100 .
• Remove divider rods (if equipped) to reduce space required for inside storage.
7.5.5 Lubrication and Servicing
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, before servicing the header or opening drive covers, follow procedures in
Section
7.1 Preparation for Servicing, page 99 .
Log hours of operation and use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance.
Refer to Section
7.5.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 112 .
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