Every 12 Hours of Operation
N75109
N75108
N83974
N75111
N75396

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A-Dipstick
B-Sediment Strainer
C-Water Separator/Final Fuel Filter
D-Surge Tank
E-Sight Glass
F-Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oil Fill Location

1. Check engine oil on dipstick (A). Add oil if necessary. (See DIESEL ENGINE OIL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper oil specifications.)

2. Check fuel strainer (B) for sediment. Clean if necessary. (See REPLACING/CLEANING FUEL SEDIMENT STRAINER in Engine and Drive Train Section.)

3. Check water separator/final fuel filter (C) for water and sediment. Drain or Clean if necessary.

4. Check coolant level in surge tank (D), add coolant if necessary. (See DIESEL ENGINE COOLANT in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper specifications.)

5. Check overflow hose between radiator and surge tank for kinks.

6. Completely lower units and put machine into harvest mode. Check hydraulic/hydrostatic oil level in sight glass (E). Add oil if necessary. (See HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC OILS in Fuels, Lubricants And Coolants section for proper lubricant specifications.)

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7. Check Pump Drive gearbox oil level . Oil level should be visible halfway on gearbox sight glass (A). (See HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC AND TRANSMISSION/BRAKE OILS in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper lubricant specifications.)


A-Sight Glass

N75398

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8. Check row unit oil level. With row units level, oil should be to center of sight glass (A). Remove plug (B) and add proper oil as needed. (See ROW UNIT GEAR CASE LUBRICANT in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants section for proper lubricant specifications.) Install plug.


A-Sight Glass Level
B-Plug

N58591

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9. Inspect row unit drive gear cases (A) for leaks.


A-Row Unit Drive Gear Case

N83975

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10. Clean cooling cores (A-E) and rotary screen (F).


A-Radiator
B-Air-To-Air Cooler
C-Oil Cooler
D-Transmission Cooler
E-Fuel Cooler/Air Conditioner Condenser
F-Rotary Screen

N75112

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11. Close moistener system valve (A), remove and clean strainer (B) and nozzles (C).

NOTE: If using pressurized water to clean units, do not direct water at outer seals or vent of picking unit gear case.

12. Clean around doffers, moistener columns, suction doors, unit drums, bottoms and behind picker bars.


A-Moistener System Valve
B-Strainer
C-Nozzles

N75115
N75315
N55907

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13. VRS ONLY - Check cutter knives (A) for missing or damaged knives.


A-Cutter Knife

N64594

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14. VRS ONLY - Check front feeder fingers (A) for missing or damaged fingers.


A-Front Feeder Finger

N64595

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15. VRS ONLY - Check rear feeder fingers (A) for missing or damaged fingers.

16. Lubricate row unit picker bars, sun gears, upper gear train and cam tracks using onboard lubrication system. (See OPERATING ONBOARD LUBE SYSTEM in the Onboard Lubrication System section for details.)


A-Rear Feeder Finger

N64596

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IMPORTANT: Premature wear of pivot joints can occur if not properly lubricated. Remove weight from pivot joints to allow lubricant to distribute thoroughly and avoid premature wear.

17. Lower row units onto suitable blocks to remove weight from pivot joints.

18. Lubricate unit lift rockshaft bearings (four places) using rockshaft lubrication fittings (A).


A-Rockshaft Lubrication Fittings

N75124

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19. Check engine and fan hoods (A) for cotton buildup. Clean as required to prevent damage.


A-Engine And Fan Hoods

N75231

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causym CAUTION: A fall from the machine can cause serious injury or death. Always use handrails and extreme caution when climbing or walking on or around machine to avoid injury.

20. Carefully climb to top of accumulator using ladder, handrail, platform, and hood ladder.

21. Clean and inspect all finger grates (A). Look for missing or damaged fingers.


A-Finger Grates

N82419

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causym CAUTION: Lint and debris can ignite causing serious injury or death to you or others. Be sure to remove all lint and debris from the following areas daily to prevent fire.

22. Clean lint and debris from the following areas:

  • Engine
  • Alternator Screen
  • Cotton Fan Rotors
  • Hydro Module
  • Brake/Transmission Area
  • Lower Plant Shields
  • Wrap Separation Sensor


A-Alternator Screen
B-Engine
C-Cotton Fan Rotors
D-Hydro Module
E-Brake/Transmission Area
F-Lower Plant Shields
G-Wrap Separation Sensor

N75330
N75151
N75312
N83976

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23. Remove lint from area around starter (A).


A-Starter

N75125

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24. Inspect fire extinguishers daily. (See Fire extinguisher label for inspection and maintenance information.)

N75157

Water Type Extinguisher Mounted On Left-Front Corner Of Platform

N75126

Chemical Type Mounted On Left-Rear Corner Of Machine

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NOTE: When replacing filter, it should drop easily into place. Do not force it. Verify that filter is installed with arrows toward front of machine as shown.

If operating in dusty conditions, primary (recirculating) filter should be cleaned daily. If operating in normal conditions, filter service interval can be extended to every 200 hours.

25. Lift out tray (A). Reach in opening and pull filter (B) out.

26. Clean or replace filter as necessary. (See CLEANING CAB FILTERS in Cab and Air Conditioning section for instructions to clean filter.)


A-Tray
B-Filter

N56520
N75153

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NOTE: If operating in dusty conditions, fresh air filter should be cleaned daily. If operating in normal conditions, filter service interval can be extended to every 50 hours.

27. Pull quick-release lever (A) on duct (B) next to left-hand side of cab.

28. Lift duct to clear platform floor, swing duct and rest it on platform.

29. Loosen knob (C), remove cover (D) and dump attached dirt tray.


A-Quick-Release Lever
B-No.2 Duct
C-Knob
D-Cover

N75672

Left-Hand Duct Removed For Photo Clarity

N75670

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30. Remove wing nut (A) and pull out fresh air filter (B).

IMPORTANT: Do not remove pre-cleaner (C).

31. Remove debris from pre-cleaner (C) using vacuum.

32. Clean or replace fresh air filter as necessary. (See CLEANING CAB FILTERS in Cab and Air Conditioning section for instructions to clean filter.)

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten knob.

33. Install cover and tighten knob.

34. Check tires daily for damage or noticeably low pressure.

    Visually inspect all tires daily. Consider replacing tire if following conditions exist:

  • Worn tread
  • Unusual or spotty tread wear
  • Isolated bulges or bubbles in tread or sidewall
  • Torn or missing drive lugs
  • Deep cracks or cuts in tread or sidewall that extend to the cord body
  • If the tire repeatedly loses more than 20% of its rated pressure without explanation, and repair does not eliminate repeated pressure loss
  • Clean mud build-up between the inner dual tire and vehicle chassis to avoid excess sidewall abrasion and damage.

IMPORTANT: Maintain correct tire pressure to prevent damage to tires. Verify that tires are inflated to specifications.

35. Check tires for proper inflation.

Tire Size Inflation Pressure
Dual Drive Tires 520/85R42 (R1, R2) 248 kPa
(2.5 bar)
(38 psi)
Power Rear Axle Steering Tires 520/85R34 (R1, R2) 324 kPa
(3.2 bar)
(47 psi)

 
N58512
N80492


A-Wing Nut
B-Fresh Air Filter
C-Pre-Cleaner

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IMPORTANT: Module Builder should be in lowered transport position before attempting maintenance procedures.

36. Clean wrap separation sensor (A).


A-Sensor

N83973

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37. Clean cotton buildup and debris from upper turnbuckle area.


A-Upper Turnbuckle Area

N76274

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38. Clean cotton buildup and debris from rear module builder ramp area.


A-Ramp Area

N76269

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39. Clean cotton buildup and debris from under feeder belt (A).

40. Clean debris from module builder pivot area near gate latch sensors.


A-Feeder Belt

N75297

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41. Check all wrap pulleys (A) for cotton buildup, wear, or damage.


A-Wrap Pulleys

N76301

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42. Check floor wrap belts (A) for freedom of movement.


A-Wrap Floor Belts

N75299

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43. Check all round module forming belts (A) for rubbing and wear.


A-Module Forming Belts

N76303

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44. To fill fuel tank (A), remove cap (B).

45. Remove fuel screen from tank neck and clean if needed. Replace screen.

NOTE: View sight gauge (C) while fueling to help prevent overfilling.

46. Fill tank with proper grade of diesel fuel. (See DIESEL FUEL in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section.)

47. Replace fuel cap (B).

48. Fill moistener system. (See FILLING MOISTENER SYSTEM TANK in Moistener System Section.)

49. Clean mud from between duals and frame when operating in muddy conditions.


A-Fuel Tank
B-Fuel Cap
C-Sight Gauge

TS202
N75946

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50. Clean lint and trash from wrap floor belts and sheaves (A).


A-Sheaves

N84365

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Check and Adjust Laydown Roller Chain

1. Position machine in transport mode. (See Positioning Machine For Transport in Operating The Machine section.)

2. Remove three lynch pins (A) and shield (B).


A-Lynch Pins
B-Shield

N84322

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3. Place a straight edge (B) from drive sprocket (A) to idler sprocket (C).

4. Center deflection of the chain should be within specification.

Specification

Drive Sprocket-to-Idler Sprocket Chain -Deflection 8-12 mm (5/16-1/2 in.)

5. If the center displacement of the chain does not fall in this range, loosen the idler sprocket nut and adjust to specification.

6. If adjustment is done to the idler sprocket, tighten idler sprocket nut to specification.

Specification

Idler Sprocket Nut -Torque 610 N·m (450 lb-ft)

7. Recheck chain tension after tightening the idler sprocket nut. Adjust again if necessary.

8. Install shield and lynch pins.

N84323


A-Drive Sprocket
B-Straight Edge
C-Idler Sprocket
D-Chain Deflection Loaction

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