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Combine
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Store the combine in a dry, sheltered area.
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Carefully wash and clean the interior and exterior of the combine. Dust and chaff fragments attract moisture, causing rust. To facilitate cleaning, run the combine for a few minutes with all inspection openings and doors open and the fan at maximum speed.
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Clean with water, compressed air or industrial-strength vacuum cleaner.
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Clean the augers and elevators and leave the elevator inspection doors open.
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Thoroughly clean grain tank and unloading auger.
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Clean the bottom of the feeder house and coat it with grease or oil to prevent rust.
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Lubricate the combine according to the instructions in this section.
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Lubricate all joints and bearings that do not have grease fittings with a fine layer of oil. Grease threads of adjusting screws.
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Loosen all belts to avoid stress points.
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Clean and lubricate chains with oil or grease to prevent rust.
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Clean the cleaning shoe and grain pan with a good steel brush.
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Lubricate cleaning shoe fin linkages with an oil can.
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Uncouple header and prop up on wooden blocks.
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Clean header locking pins.
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Clean master link area at front part of feeder house.
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Fully retract all hydraulic cylinders.
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Inflate the tires and place the combine on jackstands to remove the weight from the tires.
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Retouch any painted surfaces needing attention.
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Make a note of all repair and service work needed before the start of the next season.
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To ensure work is done quickly and safely during the off season book an appointment with your John Deere dealer for long before season start.
Engine
 CAUTION:
Do not use petroleum spirits to clean the engine.
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Clean the outside of the engine with a good solvent.
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Clean the outside of the radiator with a brush or a jet of water or compressed air.
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Change the engine oil and filter.
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Bleed the oil when the engine is hot.
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Run the engine for a few minutes.
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Drain the fuel tank and rinse it with clean fuel.
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Then fill it completely.
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Check the fuel filters and clean or replace them as needed.
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Clean engine air intake and replace primary air cleaner and safety elements.
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Check battery charge.
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Coat battery cable terminals with petroleum jelly or grease.
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Periodically run the engine at half throttle for about 30 minutes.
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