MacDon R116, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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Predelivery Checklist
Perform these checks and adjustments before delivering the machine 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.
WARNING
Do NOT operate the machine with the driveshields open. High speed rotating components may throw
debris and could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety-related messages that bring your attention to
hazards and unsafe practices.
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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.
11.6 Torque Specifications, page 208
Check that hydraulic hoses have adequate slack
before rotating header.
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Check main drive belt tension. 7.3 Checking Conditioner Drive Belt, page 129
Check header angle. Set center-link to middle of
adjustment range.
7.4 Checking Cutting Angle, page 130
Check header float. 7.6 Checking Disc Mower Float, page 132
Check tire pressure. 7.2 Checking Tire Pressure, page 128
Ensure wheel bolts are torqued to 160 Nm (120 lbf·ft). 7.1 Checking Wheel Bolts, page 127
Check side forming shields evenly set to
desired position.
5.6 Setting up Forming Shields, page 104
Check rear baffle is about mid-position
(roll conditioner).
7.14 Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position, page 144
Check forward baffle lever is set to approximate mid-
position (finger conditioner).
7.14 Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position, page 144
Check rear baffle lever is set to approximate mid-
position (finger conditioner).
7.14 Adjusting Conditioner Baffle Position, page 144
Check conditioner roll gap (roll conditioner). 7.11 Checking Roll Gap, page 140
Check conditioner roll tension (roll conditioner). 7.13.1 Adjusting Roll Tension, page 143
Check conditioner roll timing hardware is securely
tightened (roll conditioner).
7.12 Checking Roll Timing, page 142
Check that tall crop dividers are not installed for
road transport.
4.9.2 Installing Tall Crop Divider (Optional), page 88