Start of Season

1. Check and fill gear case to the dipstick level. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

2. Lubricate complete machine. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section.) This procedure removes moisture out of the bearings.

3. Check tires for correct air pressure.

4. Make sure that the main drive slip clutch is free to slip. If the clutch does not slip, damage to the drivetrain can occur. (See Slip Main PTO Driveline Slip Clutch in Service—Baler section.)

5. Baler is equipped with the pickup slip clutch. Ensure that the slip clutch is free to slip. (See Check Pickup Slip Clutch Torque [MegaWide™ Plus] in Service—Baler section.)

6. Tighten all hardware.

7. Check all belt splice pins for breakage and wear. Replace as necessary.

8. If equipped with a fire extinguisher, follow manufacturers recommendation for inspection and maintenance. Refill, pressurize, and test the fire extinguisher.

9. Review operator's manual and check adjustments.

10. If equipped with gathering wheel, lubricate fittings and trip wheel. If the wheel does not pivot freely by hand, remove wheel bracket from tube. Apply grease to pivoting surfaces and reassemble.

11. Check function of oversize bale alarm. (See Adjust Gate Latch Proximity Switches And Oversize Bale Switch in Service—Baler section.)

12. Check bale diameter display. Actual bale diameter must match monitor bale diameter display. (See Adjust Bale Diameter Display [Channel 028] in Operating the Baler section.)

13. If the net wrap unit is installed, check areas that can contact the net wrap. These areas must be clean and smooth to help prevent mesh wrappage on rubber roll. Polish all of sheet metal area until smooth using Scotch-Brite® or ultra-fine sandpaper. When using sandpaper, polish marks must be parallel to movement of mesh. (See Net Wrap Use After Extended Storage in Service-Net Wrap section.)

14. If the net wrap unit is installed, remove and clean brush behind cut-off knife. (See Remove And Install Knife in Service-Net Wrap section.)