MacDon C Series, Operator'S Manual

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Harvesting
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10 Harvesting
The corn head is ready for harvesting after completing the preceding instructions in
this manual, which refer to Mounting, Set-up and Adjustment Procedure.
The corn head should be only used in operating position!
WARNING!
The construction forming ensures together with the specified
daily control and following the security requirements that the
stalk shredder knife cannot move from the knife holder. You
have to consider unexpected circumstances like the knife clash-
ing with foreign material, stone or other subject lying on the
ground. Any size of splinter can peel off the hardened knife
blade into any direction.
It is FORBIDDEN to stay close to the adapter in operation!
If the crop is severely lodged or laid, it is recom-
mended to remove the rubber ear saver from the di-
vider!
After 1 hour of initial operation, stop the machine, remove the combine engine key,
and check the following:
- warming of the snapping unite drive (max. 40-60°C),
- any parts loosening/loss,
- chain tension (gathering chain, auger drive chain),
- general condition, divider condition
Stalk chopper equipped with special knives (1) which allows for the stem to be cut
directly under the snapping rolls (2). The stalk chopper drive can be disconnected
using a switch (3) turning it 180 degrees.