Service intervals – MacDon FD75 OM User Manual
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Service Intervals
Refer to the illustrations on the following pages to identify the various locations that require lubrication and
servicing. Illustrations are organized by the frequency of service that is required.
IMPORTANT:
Unless otherwise specified, use High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance with 1%
Maximum Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base.
Knife:
Figure 6.20: Every 10 Hours or Daily
Knifehead:
NOTE:
To prevent binding and/or excessive wear
caused by knife pressing on guards, do NOT
over grease the knifehead (A). Only, one to two
pumps with a mechanical grease gun (do NOT
use an electric grease gun) is required. If more
than six to eight pumps of the grease gun are
required to fill the cavity, replace the seal in the
knifehead. Refer to
NOTE:
Check for signs of excessive heating on first
few guards after greasing. If required, relieve
pressure by pressing check-ball in grease fitting.
Figure 6.21: Every 25 Hours
A - Knifehead (Single Knife (1 PLC) (Double Knife - 2 PLCS)
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