I am renting the machine for now, it seems to thrash well but the paddle bearings are shot. I have to change all the bearings on the feeder house, I guess with 2300 hours I should expect it. But what a pain to change, I had to pull all the paddles off the shafts and press the pulleys off. Also have to change the front beater bearing (seal is bad) but I am going to wait untill after harvest for that if possible. Just keep pouring grease in for now. The book says to remove the front wheel for that, is it really necassaryIJ Thanks