The customer knows their machine the best.  There are no set standards for how often an overhaul is needed.  However, over the years, we have noticed that most customers prefer a complete overhaul after picking 750 acres per head.  This translates to a 4 row machine picking 3,000 acres, or second picking 1,500 acres, before a complete overhaul is needed.  A large factor in a picker’s wear is the picking conditions.  The decision of when an overhaul is needed is up to the customer. 

When a complete overhaul is not needed, there are several partial overhaul options available.  These maintenance options are for customers who want work done on particular areas of the machine.  Some of these include:

1. •Complete bar repair (spindle assemblies, drive shafts and bar)
   

2. •Doffer check and grind
   

3. •Doffer pads replace and grind
   

4. •Moistener Column alignment and repair
   

5. •Spindle replacement
   

6. •Spindle assemblies repair
   

7. •Bar repair
   

8. •Gearbox repair
   

9. •Water Pump repair