Picker header lubrication system and method thereof

Abstract

A lubrication system is provided for lubricating a plurality of picker units connected to an agricultural machine. Each of the plurality of picker units includes a cam track assembly, an idler gear assembly, a drum and drive gear assembly, and a drum assembly. The lubrication system includes a supply of lubricant and a pump fluidly coupled to the supply. A primary distributor is fluidly coupled to the pump and includes a plurality of outlets fluidly coupled to each of the plurality of picker units. A plurality of secondary distributors is each fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of outlets of the primary distributor. Each of the plurality of second distributors is fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of picker units. The primary distributor is configured to distribute an equal amount of lubricant in a given cycle to each of the plurality of secondary distributors.