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Chapter 8:
Performing Predelivery Checks
To ensure the machine is field-ready, perform the final checks and adjustments listed on the Predelivery Checklist.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into cutterbar.
1.
Perform the final checks and adjustments as listed on the Predelivery Checklist (yellow sheet inside the back cover of
this instruction) to ensure the machine is field-ready. Refer to the following pages for detailed instructions as indicated
on the
Predelivery Checklist, page 201
2.
The completed Checklist should be retained either by the Operator or the Dealer.
NOTE:
The majority of checks and adjustments are performed during the setup procedures. The following additional
inspections should be performed after the setup is complete.
8.1
Checking Wheel Bolts
Check wheel bolts on field and optional transport wheels to ensure the required torque.
IMPORTANT:
Check and tighten field wheel bolts and transport system wheel bolts (if installed) after the first hour of operation and
every 100 hours thereafter.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
Figure 8.1: Tightening Sequence
2.
Torque wheel bolts to 160 Nm (120 lbf·ft) using the
tightening sequence shown at right.
IMPORTANT:
Whenever a wheel is installed, check torque after 1 hour of
operation.
