Chains - Every 200 Hours of Operation

causym CAUTION: Never lubricate chains with engine running.

Lubricate chains every 200 hours of operating with SAE 30 or heavier oil. Run chain before lubricating. A warm chain increases the penetration of oil between pins and bushings. Set parking brake, shut off engine and remove key.

John Deere TY6240 chain lube is available in an aerosol can.

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H57836

1. (Both Sides) Grease reel shaft housing.

2. (Both Sides) Grease telescopic drive shaft U-joints and align holes in shield to grease spline zerk. Grease shield bearings.

3. (9550 Sidehill not shown) (Both Sides) Grease telescopic drive shaft U-joints (7 per shaft) and align holes in shield to grease spline zerk.

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H57835

1. Grease cutterbar idler pivot.

2. Check cutterbar drive case oil level (left-hand front). Lower platform to ground, remove breather and insert wire or flexible tape in the case to check oil level. Oil level must be 102 mm (4 in.) below breather hole. Add oil as needed and replace breather.

NOTE: Draining and refilling the cutterbar drive case is not recommended.

3. Grease knife head (left-hand front).

4. Grease flex stabilizer (left-rear).

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