MacDon 974 FlexDraper - Manual (Page 62)

Form # 147083 Issue 01/07 60
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 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, e.g. "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 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 gauge wheel tire pressure (option).
25 HOURS
1. Grease sickle head
50 HOURS
1. Grease reel support bushings (R/H end of split
pick-up reel header)
100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY *
1. Grease draper roller bearings
2. Grease stripper roller bearings & chain (option)
3. Grease reel drive support bearings
4. Grease pick-up reel drive cam
5. Grease reel tail support bearing
6. Grease split reel connector block
7. Grease sickle drive shaft support bearings
8. Grease flex header lower linkage
9. Grease flex header bellcrank linkage
10. Grease upper cross auger support bearing and
center connection fittings (option)
11. Grease gauge wheel pivot bushings (option)
12. Check sickle drive belt tension
13. Check wobble box mounting bolts
14. Check wobble box lubricant level
15. Check reel drive chain tension
16. Grease reel drive chain
17. Check gauge wheel bolt torque (option).
500 HOURS OR ANNUALLY *
1. Grease gauge wheel hub bearings (option)
END OF SEASON: See "Storage Procedure" in Operation section.
1000 HOURS OR 3 YEARS
1. Change wobble box lubricant.
* It is recommended that Annual Maintenance be done prior to start of operating season.