MacDon PW7 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 86)

SECTION 10 - STORAGE
Form 169149 Revision E 80
10.1 STORAGE OF HEADER/PICKUP
After all fieldwork is completed for the season
and the header/pickup is ready for storage there
are a number of maintenance procedures to
perform. Properly maintaining your equipment
will provide years of a trouble free product.
Always store your equipment in dry and
protected place. Leaving equipment unprotected
will shorten the service life of header and pickup.
ATTENTION: If storing the header and
pickup on the combine during the off season,
be sure to lower it to the ground thus relieving
pressure in the hydraulic system. A loaded
hydraulic system can cause damage to the
cylinders.
WARNING: DO NOT begin to
service the unit unless combine is
shut off, the key is removed and all
moving parts have stopped.
The following are procedures that are to be
performed before storage:
 Clean entire unit with compressed air or
pressure washer. Be sure to ALWAYS use
the necessary protective equipment and keep
unnecessary people or pets away during
servicing.
NOTE: Avoid spraying high-pressure
water/steam or cleaning solvents on bearings
or seals.
 Paint any worn out areas. This will prevent
excessive corrosion.
 Check frame for any signs of structural
problems.
 Replace all missing hardware and check
torque of hardware.
 Perform daily, weekly, and yearly
lubrication and maintenance procedures.
 Apply a light coat of grease to all
cylinder shafts to prevent rust.
 Install storage braces before removal
from combine. This may allow for easier
hookup next season.
 Store inside or cover up with tarp to
extend component life.
10.2
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
 Perform procedures listed under daily
and weekly lubrication and maintenance.
 Inspect header/pickup to ensure all
components are ready for the field.
Check the frame for any signs of
structural problems. Check all bearings
for signs of seal damage or excessive
wear.
 Run unit at a low speed for several
minutes while have the unit checked
over. Check for proper operation of all
drives, overheating of bearings and
excessive looseness or noise.
 Check alignment and tension of all belts
and chains.
 Remove storage braces after attaching to
combine.
 Look over Operators Manual
familiarizing yours self with all safety
and operational procedures.
 Set header stands to field position.