CHAPTER 12 STORAGE After the harvesting season is over, store the Disc Conditioner in a dry place where it is not exposed to weather or livestock.
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Replace all Guards, Shields and Covers. Review and re-familiarize yourself with all safety precautions outlined in the Safety chapter of this manual.
BEFORE STORING
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Remove any trash or debris which may have accumulated on the unit during storage.
Perform the following preparations on the Disc Conditioner, before placing the unit into off-season storage:
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Check and re-inflate the Tires and re-torque the Wheel lugs.
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Release tension from the Drive Belt.
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Wash off the entire machine. Take special care to remove gum and accumulated dirt from the Cutterbar.
Realign and re-tension the Drive Belt using the procedures outlined in the Service chapter.
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Readjust the Flotation Springs tension.
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Inspect Cutterbar Knives.
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Lubricate the entire machine following the information in the Lubrication chapter of this manual.
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Check Drive Chain tension following the information in the Service chapter of this manual.
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Perform the Clutch run in procedure as outlined in the Steps below in accordance with the type of Driveline (540 RPM or 1000 RPM) your unit is equipped with.
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Remove trash and debris which may be wrapped around Shafts and/or lodged against Bearings.
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Repaint any areas where the paint has been worn off or brush motor oil on the these areas.
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Lubricate the entire machine following the information in the Lubrication chapter of this manual. MAKE SURE to change the Chain Drive, Gearbox and Cutterbar oil. Apply motor oil to adjusting bolt threads.
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Apply grease to any exposed Cylinder Rods.
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Take note of any damaged or missing parts or attaching hardware; order and replace them during the off-season.
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540 R.P.M. Clutch Run In Tools required: 1/4″ hex allen wrench, scale or vernier dial caliper.
Check all hydraulic components, hoses and fittings for damage or leaks; make repairs or corrections, as required. If the unit is to be stored outside where rain or snow will contact the unit, MAKE SURE to clean out the drain slots in the Roll Pressure Spring Compartment. The Compartment is located under the top front Cover of the Header Assembly and the slots are in the bottom front corners of the Compartment.
MAKE SURE the tractor is shut off and the PTO is disengaged.
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Disconnect the Driveline from the tractor.
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Use the vernier to measure the lengths of the Springs through all three of the 3/8″ access holes. Include the thickness of the Plate in the measurements. Record these dimensions so that the Clutch can be reset to these same settings.
NOTE:
Be as accurate as possible. An error as small as 1/64″ from the original dimension to the new dimension can cause a difference of up to 15% in torque.
AFTER STORING After taking the Disc Conditioner out of storage and before the start of the harvesting season, carefully check the unit over and make the following inspections and preparations: 907089/AP0994
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Locate the six cap screws on the Clutch. Reduce the load on the screws evenly to avoid damage to the Clutch. Loosen the six screws 1/2 turns per screw at a time until all screws are just loose.
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Attach the implement to the tractor and the driveline to the tractor PTO. Printed in U.S.A.
