Form # 147083
Issue 01/07
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OPERATION
BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. After attaching header to combine or wind-
rower tractor for the first time, operate the
machine with reel drapers and sickle running
slowly for 5 minutes, watching and listening
FROM THE OPERATOR'S SEAT for binding or
interfering parts.
CAUTION: Before investigating an
unusual sound or attempting to
correct a problem, shut off engine,
engage parking brake and remove
key.
NOTE:
Reel and side drapers will not operate until
oil flow fills the lines.
2. Change hydraulic oil filter as recommended in
combine adapter Operator's Manual.
3. Adjust the tension of sickle drive belt (A) after a
5 hour
run-in period. (See Maintenance/
Service section.) Continue to check the belt
tension periodically for the first 50 hours.
4. Tighten any loose hardware after the first
5 hours
operation. See Specifications section
for recommended torques.
5. Tighten the four wobble box mounting bolts (B)
after the first
10 hours
operation and every 100
hours thereafter. Torque to 200 ft.lbs. (270
N·m), starting with the side mounting bolts.
6. Change wobble box lubricant after the first
50 hours
operation and every 1000 hours (or 3
years) thereafter. See Maintenance/Service
section.
CHECK SICKLE DRIVE BELT TENSION
A
TIGHTEN FOUR WOBBLE BOX
MOUNTING BOLTS
B
B
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