Every 50 Hours of Operation

causym CAUTION: Row units are heavy and if they fall, serious injury or death to you or others can result. Place safety stops over unit lift cylinder rods when working under units.

1. Lubricate doffer column bearings through fitting (A) until grease comes out of lower doffer housing.


A-Lube Fitting

N42176KI

Located On Bottom of Row Unit

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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.

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

3. Lubricate fitting (A) on rod end of each unit lift cylinder.

4. Lubricate fitting (B) on each unit lift pivot.

5. Lubricate fitting (C) on each unit turnbuckle.


A-Lube Fitting
B-Lube Fitting
C-Lube Fitting

N75316
N80532
N75381

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6. Check and drain fuel sediment strainer (A) if necessary. (See REPLACING/CLEANING FUEL SEDIMENT STRAINER in Engine and Drive Train Section.)


A-Fuel Sediment Strainer

N75210

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NOTE: If operating in dusty conditions, fresh air filter should be cleaned daily.

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

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

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

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

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

12. 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.

13. Install cover and tighten knob.


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

N58512
N80492

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14. Remove and clean cab roof air inlet panel (A). (See REMOVING AND CLEANING ROOF AIR INLET PANEL in Cab and Air Conditioning section for instructions.)


A-Cab Air Inlet Panel

N75601

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15. Lubricate fitting (A) on upper link turnbuckle on both sides of machine.


A-Lube Fitting (1 per side)

N84324

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16. Lubricate fitting (A) on rockshaft pivot on both sides of machine.


A-Lube Fitting (1 per side)

N84351

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