MacDon A40-D, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Predelivery Checklist
Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your Customer. If adjustments are required, refer to the
appropriate page number in this manual. The completed checklist should be retained by either the Operator or
the Dealer.
CAUTION
Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety-related messages that bring your attention to
hazards and unsafe practices.
Header Serial Number:
Table 1 A40-D Predelivery Checklist
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Item Reference
Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure
all shipping dunnage is removed.
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Check for loose hardware. Tighten to required torque
if applicable.
6.1 Recommended Torques, page 95
Check knife drive belt tension. 5.1 Checking Drive Belts and Chains, page 77
Check reel tine to header pan and knife clearance.
5.3 Checking Reel Tine to Header Pan Clearance,
page 79
Check auger stripper bar clearance.
5.2 Checking Auger Stripper Bar Clearance, page
78
If mechanical link, set header angle to middle of
adjustment range for first use.
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Check that header is level. 5.5 Checking Header Levelling, page 81
Check header float: 335–380 N (75–85 lbf). 5.4 Checking/Adjusting Float, page 80
Check lean bar is adjusted at a setting appropriate for
first crop.
3.7 Adjusting Lean Bar, page 16
Check skid shoes are evenly adjusted at a setting
appropriate for first crop.
5.8 Checking Skid Shoes/Gauge Rollers, page 86
Check knife drive box lube level and breather position.
3.18 Repositioning Knife Drive Box Breather, page
69
Check that rear and side forming shields are evenly set
to desired position.
3.10 Assembling Forming Shield, page 19
Grease all bearings and drivelines. 4 Lubricating the Machine, page 71
Check conditioner gear case lube level.
5.7 Checking Conditioner Gearbox Oil Level, page
85
Check conditioner roll gap, timing, and alignment. 5.6 Checking Conditioner Rolls, page 83
Check roll intermesh hardware is securely tightened. 5.6 Checking Conditioner Rolls, page 83
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