Section 4: General maintenance CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance or adjustments make sure machine is NOT running. If for any reason arc welding is to be done, always ground cylinder to frame of machine to prevent arcing in bearings.
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Maintenance and adjustments 1.
Check for loose or badly worn bolts.
2.
Check for loose or misaligned sprockets on bale conveyor.
3.
Conveyor chain should be adjusted to allow lifting slat 1" to 1-1/2" above deck.
4.
Follow Lubrication list in section 4.2.
5.
Inspect rotor and all rotating parts for twine or wire build-up.
6.
Check air pressure in tires, 40 psi.
7.
Discharge deflector has adjusting straps to allow forage to be spread to any desired width. (See section 3.4, “Adjusting the machine” for more information)
8.
Bale deflector has been preset at factory.
9.
Slug bars in front of rotor may be adjusted to expose more or less of the flail knives by adding or subtracting washers. (See section 3.4, “Adjusting the machine” for more information)
10. Additional slug bars may be added to prevent slugs from going through rotor when shredding small or large square bales. A kit is available through your dealer. 11. Check wheel bearings, and seals. 12. Torque flail knife anchor bolts, 200 ft. Ibs. 13. Relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system before disconnecting the lines or performing other work on the system. Make sure all connections are tight and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system.
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