Maintenance: Downed Corn Operations

Follow these steps to help prevent issues while operating in downed corn!
Maintenance: Downed Corn Operations

VH MFG, Inc. believes the steps listed below will help you get the best yield possible when operating in downed corn.

Item

Maintenance Recommendations

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Stalk Roll Knives

Check Daily – Remove Debris

 

Gathering Chain Idler Sprockets

Lubricate Daily

 

Gathering Chain Drive Sprockets

Lubricate Daily

 

Row Unit Gearbox Oil Levels

Check Every 100 Hours

 

Outer Oil Pan Levels

Check Every 100 Hours

 

Gathering Chain Tensioners

Check Every 100 Hours

 

Deck Plates

Clean Deck Plates Every 25 Hours

 

PTO U-Joints

Lubricate Every 100 Hours

 

PTO Shield Bearings

Lubricate Every 100 Hours

 

Gathering Chain Wear Guides

Check Annually

 

Gathering Chains

Check Annually For Wear – Lubricate Annually

 

Cross-Auger Slip Clutch

Lubricate Annually

 

Row Unit Slip Clutch

Lubricate Annually

 

 It is important to follow these maintenance steps while operating in downed corn. These simple steps can help relieve some of the wear and tear on your corn head. 

Always remember, if you do breakdown - check out the parts section for your corn head, or give us a call! 

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