MacDon PW7 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 46)

SECTION 6 –
MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
Form 169149 Revision E 40
Read and follow all safety procedures in the
beginning of the Operators manual.
WARNING : Take Extreme
caution around escaping hydraulic
fluid. Release all pressure in the
system before servicing or inspecting
leaking lines. Hydraulic fluid under high
pressure can penetrate the skin and cause
serious injury. Never use your hands to
inspect lines. Seek immediate medical
attention if fluid penetrates your skin.
DANGER : Lower header to the
ground or engage feeder house
locks, shut-off combine, remove
ignition key, and wait for parts to stop moving
before performing this procedure.
6.1
FIRST TIME USE – MAINTENANCE
 Inspect the wheel bolts for looseness. Torque
after first 10 hours of use. (60 lb-ft)
6.2 DAILY MAINTENANCE /
LUBRICATION (10 hours)
 Check tire pressure. The pressure should be 8
– 10 PSI. (55-69 kPa)
 Check for loose fasteners.
 Grease header drive shaft daily as per
lubrication chart.
 Inspect teeth for straightness.
 Check SwathMaster Small Seed belt
guides for wear.
6.3 WEEKLY
MAINTENANCE /
LUBRICATION (50 hours)
 Oil chain and sprockets with chain lube.
 Check header drive chain tension.
 Check wheel bolt tightness.
 Check draper belt tension.
 Inspect bearings and seals.
RAKE-UP
 Check that the pickup drive belt
tensioner oscillates freely. Apply a spray
lubricant to the idler arm pivot point.
 Check that the 1/2 inch x 1 1/2 inch
UNC bolt that secures the drive rotor to
the large gearbox is tight. Also, check
that the 1/2-inch x 1 1/2 inch UNC bolt
that secures the idler rotor to the frame is
tight. These bolts may work loose even
though they have been drilled and
secured with wire.
NOTE: Neglecting to keep the idler and
drive rotor retaining bolts tight can result
in catastrophic failure of the pickup drive
system. Failures of this nature are easily
prevented with proper maintenance and
as such are not covered by warranty.