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Check and fill gear case to dipstick level. (See Lubrication
and Maintenance section.)
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Lubricate complete machine. (See Lubrication and Maintenance
section.) This procedure removes moisture out of the bearings.
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Check tires for correct air pressure.
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Make sure that main drive slip clutch is free to slip. (See
SLIP THE MAIN DRIVE SLIP CLUTCH in Service—Baler section.)
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If equipped with pickup slip clutch, ensure that slip clutch
is free to slip. (See CHECK PICKUP SLIP CLUTCH in Service—Baler section.)
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Tighten all hardware.
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Check all belt splice pins for breakage and wear. Replace as
necessary.
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If equipped with fire extinguisher, follow manufacturers recommendation
for inspection and maintenance. Refill, pressurize, and test the fire
extinguisher.
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Review operator's manual and check adjustments.
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If equipped with gathering wheel, lubricate fittings and trip
wheel. If wheel does not pivot freely by hand, remove wheel bracket
from tube. Apply grease to pivoting surfaces and reassemble.
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Check function of oversize bale alarm. (See ADJUST BALE SIZE
SWITCH in Service—Baler section.)
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If net wrap unit is installed, check areas that can contact
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.)
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If net wrap unit is installed: Remove and clean brush behind
cut-off knife. (See REMOVE AND INSTALL NET WRAP CUTOFF KNIFE in Service-Net
Wrap section.)
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Disengage and engage net wrap brake DAILY, before starting baler
operation. This procedure helps to reposition the feed rolls and avoid
wrappage due to cling of net material on the rubber roll surface.