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If possible, store the combine harvester in a dry, sheltered place.
Clean the combine harvester thoroughly inside and out. Chaff and dirt will attract moisture, which leads to corrosion.
NOTE:
Should a high-pressure washer be used for cleaning, do not direct pressurized water at the bearings.
Remove all V-belts.
Clean the drive belts thoroughly. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Do not use petrol, benzine, turpentine or similar cleaning solvents.
Store drive belts in a dry, cool and dark area, avoiding distorsion or tensioning of belts.
Thoroughly clean all drive chains and coat them with heavy oil to prevent corrosion.
Clean out augers and elevators, leaving upper flaps open.
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Thoroughly clean grain tank and unloading auger. Thoroughly clean all sieves.
Grease feeder house conveyor bottom to prevent corrosion. Lubricate combine thoroughly as indicated in the lubricating charts. Grease threads of adjusting screws etc. Release tension in springs.
Touch up all parts where paint is damaged.
Support the header with blocks to level it or lower header onto a horizontal, dry base. Lower the feeder house.
Grease bare metal surfaces of hydraulic cylinder piston rods well and retract rods as far as possible.
Block up combine, taking the load off the tires. Leave tires inflated.
If combine is stored outside, jack it up on supports and remove wheels. Store wheels in a cool, dark and dry room.
Coat all lever linkages and bearing points without grease fittings with oil.
List all service work to be done before the next season and have it carried out in good time. Your John Deere dealer is in a better position to carry out necessary service and repairs during the off-season.
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