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Cleaning Out Machine (Periodic Cleanout)

The photographs in this section show areas of the machine that require regular inspection and cleaning. While there are other areas that require regular cleaning, frequent attention to these areas provides the greatest impact on fire prevention.

Some of these photographs show accumulations of crop material and other debris prior to cleaning. This type of accumulation is not normal; it was allowed for illustrative purposes only.

These areas may require more frequent cleaning, even multiple times per day, depending on harvest conditions. Be aware of harvest conditions and adjust your cleaning schedule to ensure proper machine function and to reduce the risk of fire.

Other areas not covered in this section may also collect crop debris and MUST be cleaned periodically for machine function and appearance. Thoroughly inspect the entire machine on a regular basis throughout the harvest season.

Always follow all safety procedures posted on the machine and in the Operator’s Manual. Before carrying out any inspection or cleaning, always shut OFF engine, set park brake and remove key.

Thoroughly clean machine from top to bottom with compressed air. First clean all areas accessible from the engine deck. Start with engine compartment and work outwards and counterclockwise to other areas around engine compartment, floor underneath engine, top rear of rotor and rear deck, including areas around Exhaust Aftertreatment Enclosure (if equipped). Once top areas of machine are clean, proceed to cleaning areas accessible from the ground level.

From the ground level, clean rear underside of fuel tank area and top of the rear tailboard of the residue disposal system. Exhaust Aftertreatment Enclosure area (if equipped) will also need to be cleaned from the ground level. Once the cleaning from the ground level is finished, recheck engine compartment for any crop debris that could have blown in from the ground level cleaning.

Some shields were removed for photo clarity.

Engine Compartment (Top Areas)

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(1) — Top Area of Engine and Turbochargers

Engine Compartment (Top Areas)

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(2) — Exhaust Manifold and Manifold Shield, Turbo Interstage Tube, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Tube

(3) — Around Engine

Engine Compartment (Top Areas)

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(4) — Underneath Engine

(5) — Top Rear of Rotor and Areas Around Rotor Drive

Engine Compartment (Top Areas)

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(6) — Main Engine Gear Case

(7) — Areas around and under Exhaust Aftertreatment Enclosure (If Equipped)

Engine Compartment (Top Areas)

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(8) — On Top of Fuel Tank

(9) — Engine Cooling Package

Ground Accessible (Bottom Areas)

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(1) — Underneath Fuel Tank

(2) — Areas Around Bearings and Bearing Guards (Various locations)

Ground Accessible (Bottom Areas)

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Fuse Center (Style A)

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Lubrication decals show the different locations of grease points around the machine. Follow lubrication times provided on decals and refer to hour intervals listed in Lubrication and Maintenance section for further information.

Bearing failures or overheating can result in a fire. To reduce bearing failures or overheating, always refer to lubrication decals on machine.

(3) — Fuse Center and Battery Box Areas

(4) — Clean Grain Elevator Drives