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2500 Bale Carrier
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LUBRICATION
CAUTION
Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake
and remove ignition key before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing the 2500
Bale Carrier.
CAUTION
Ensure the 2500 Bale Carrier tires and hitch are securely
block. Otherwise, verify the 2500 Bale Carrier is properly coupled to the drawbar on a
tractor with a minimum mass of 25000 LB (11340 kg).
Pivot Points
Lubricate 2500 Bale Carrier bushings and pivots every eight hours of average
operation with high-grade grease at all fitting locations. Select grease based on
the expected outside temperature range. Lithium, Molybdenum and synthetic
greases are preferred. Use the tractor hour meter as a guide. Increase lubrication
intervals for extreme use or adverse conditions. Each pivot should be lubricated
until grease is visible at pin. The fixed arm carrier has 16 lubrication points and
the RPU carrier has 18 points. Refer to the illustrations below for locations.
RPU PIVOT LEFT
AND RIGHT SIDES
RPU LUBRICATION
ILLUSTRATION
AXLE BEARING
AXLE BEARING
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER END
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER END
BUSHING
BUSHING
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
END
LUBRICATION ILLUSTRATION
Roller Chain
Manually brush an SAE lubricant while chain is stationary.
Lubricate the chains every time bolt torque maintenance is performed.
Carrier Beams
Apply a graphite coating such as Slip Plate
TM
to the carrier beams as required to
ensure a smooth push back operation.
Follow application instructions as provided by the coating manufacturer.
At the end of the season apply a coating to prevent rust on the carrier beams.