Maintenance: During Harvest

Follow these steps to help you prevent down time, save money, and keep your corn head running smoothly!
Maintenance: During Harvest

VH MFG, Inc. believes these steps should be taken to help prolong the life of your corn head. These in-season maintenance tips will save you time and money. 

Item

Maintenance Recommendations

Check Box

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

Gathering Chain Idler Sprockets

Lubricate Every 100 Hours

 

Gathering Chain Drive Sprockets

Lubricate Every 100 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

 

 

While this list of things may seem simple to some farmers, a lot of things on it are often overlooked, and forgotten about, during the hustle and bustle of running a farm. Doing these simple things will allow your corn head to continue to be the “bestest in the westest” - Wes Kats, President VH MFG, Inc.

 

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