Clean Out Machine (Annual)

CAUTION:

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To prevent injury, never clean machine with engine running and harvesting functions engaged.

The following instructions are recommended when cleaning out machine for storage or before transporting machine on highways.

CAUTION: Sound horn to clear everyone from area.

  1. Drive machine over end rows or bumps to loosen and shake off dirt. Shut OFF engine, set parking brake, and remove key.

  2. Drive machine onto blocking so one side is about 150 mm (6 in.) higher, or park on incline so dirt and water run out.

  3. CAUTION:

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    If working with compressed air, wear goggles and dust mask for personal protection. Air hose must have a 2 m (6 ft.) wand (end).

    IMPORTANT: Start at top of machine and work down.

    Lower topper boom and crop dividers.


  4. Raise base cutter and engage base cutter safety stops.

  5. Shut OFF engine, set parking brake, remove key, and block wheels.

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    A - Base Cutter Shield

    Open or remove the following doors, guards, and shields:

    1. Raise base cutter shield (A). Repeat for opposite side of machine.


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      A - Engine Compartment Door

      Open engine compartment doors (A) on both sides of machine.


    3. T8T2455
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      A - Shield Latch

      Turn shield latch (A) and open door of chopper system.


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      A - Quick-Lock Pins (2 used)

      B - Chopper Curtain

      Remove quick-lock pins (A) and chopper curtain (B), to access feed rollers.


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      Tilt cab forward and engage safety stop (see Cab Tilt Procedure in Maintenance—As Required section).


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      A - Front Access Panels (2 used)

      B - Radiator Door

      Remove hardware and front access panels (A).

    7. Open radiator door (B).


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    Starting at the top of machine and working downward, clean the following areas of the machine:

    1. Cab (outside and underneath)
    2. Cooling Tower (fan, motor, radiators, hoses, screens, door)
    3. Exhaust
    4. Top of Engine (turbocharger, hoses, manifolds)
    5. Platform, Ladders, and Brush Rails
    6. Primary Extractor—Exterior (hood, hoses, chain, motor, ring)
    7. Primary Extractor—Interior (fan blades, inner ring, hood)
    8. Elevator (elevator discharge flap, hoses, chain, and slats, wear strips, screens, basket, swing table)
    9. Secondary Extractor (hood, hoses, chain, motor, ring, fan blades)
    10. Chopper (motors, gear case, flywheel, hoses, blades)
    11. Feed Rollers (rollers, mat, floating arms, motors)
    12. Hydraulic Reservoir (fill coupler, vent, fittings)
    13. Fuel Tank (fill cap, vent, shutoff, and drain valves)
    14. Engine Compartment (sides and below engine, hoses, mounts, pump drive gear case, pumps, valves)
    15. Topper and Boom (pivots, hinge points, hoses, motors, gathering and severing disks)
    16. Knockdown Roller (motors, rollers, cylinders, hoses)
    17. Crop Dividers (scrolls, side knives, motors, hoses, lift cylinders, and arms)
    18. Base Cutter (blades, legs, motors, around gear case, hoses)
    19. Drive Components (tracks or wheels, motors, hoses, final drives, suspension)
    20. Glass, Lights, Reflectors, and Reflective Tape


  8. Inspect entire machine for missing hardware, damaged parts, or leaks. Repair as necessary.

  9. Install all previously removed panels, shields, and guards. Close and latch all doors and covers.

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