Honey Bee Grain Belt Plus, Owner'S Manual

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Grain Belt Plus Header – Owner's Manual
Combine Start-up
Before proceeding, be sure you have been through the mounting check
list to assure the header is securely mounted.
Keep bystanders, i.e. small children, away from the machine during startup.
If the unit is equipped with automatic reel-height control, the reel may move up
or down at any time without operator input.
1. Remove the feeder house cylinder locks, start the combine and lower the header to the
ground. Shut combine down and wait for all moving parts to stop before exiting cab.
2. With header in the lowered position (in contact with the ground), inspect the header for
any damaged or loose parts. Repair or replace any such parts immediately.
3. Check oil level in hydraulic reservoir of the combine. Oil level should be filled as per
the combine operator's manual instructions.
The Header hydraulic reservoir is connected directly to the combine's
reservoir, therefore the header reservoir will always indicate full.
4. Insure that all protective shields are in place and secured properly.
5. Check that the tires are filled to recommended pressure. 50 psi (345 KPa) for
transport, and for field operation.
6. Check all hydraulic hoses and fittings to be sure they are tight and that no hose
damage has occurred during mounting. If damage has occurred or if leaks are present,
repair or replace the damaged parts before re-starting machine.
7. LUBRICATE THE HEADER - see instructions as outlined in the Lubrication chapter.
8. Restart the combine and engage parking brake. Raise reel to its full height (cylinders
fully extended) and hold the switch on momentarily at the full height position then drop
the reel to its lowest position (cylinders fully retracted). Complete the cycle at least
twice to ensure that all air is worked out of the circuit and that the system is working
properly.
9. Extend the Fore & Aft to its fully extended position and hold the switch on momentarily.
Then return the fore & aft to it's fully retracted position. Complete the cycle at least
twice to ensure that all air is worked out of the circuit and the system is working
properly.
10.Engage platform drive switch (see Combine Operator's Manual for instruction) with
combine at an idle. The platform draper, knife, reel and finger auger should begin to
turn.
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