MacDon PW7 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 47)

SECTION 6 – MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
Form 169149 Revision E 41
Drive Rotor Idler Rotor
Rake-Up Attachment Bolts
 Check the setscrews for tightness on the
main gearbox pulley.
Rake-Up Main Gear Box Pulley Set Screws
6.4 YEARLY MAINTENANCE /
LUBRICATION (100 hours)
 Perform all daily and weekly procedures.
RAKE-UP & SWATHMASTER
 If pickup is equipped with the height
control (AHC or AHHC), lubricate all
height sensor pivot points seasonally.
 Check v-belt condition.
RAKE-UP
 The six small gearboxes at the drive end of the
pickup require seasonal lubrication. Remove
the pipe plugs and fill with NLGI Grade 000
extreme pressure, semi-fluid lithium grease,
such as Mobilux EP 023, Petro-Can Precision
XL EP000, or Chevron Dura-Lith EP000. With
the header raised and secured, add grease until
level with plug. Do one gearbox at a time then
rotate the next one to the front.
 Inspect all gearboxes for signs of wear.
Small Gear Box Lubrication
Main gearbox Plug
 The main gearbox is filled at the factory with
14.4 Fluid Oz (425 ml or 0.112 US gal) of
NLGI Grade 000 extreme pressure, semi-
fluid lithium grease, such as Mobilux EP
023, Petro-Can Precision XL EP000, or
Chevron Dura-Lith EP000. Lower viscosity
oils may leak out of the gearbox.
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