
500 Hours
Draper Seal - Refer to
Reel Drive U-Joint - Refer to
Stabilizer/Slow Speed Transport Wheel
Bearings - Refer to
.
1000 Hours
▲
Knife Drive Box Lubricant - Refer to
.
5.3.2
Break-In Inspection
Break-in inspection involves checking belts,
fl
uids, and performing general machine inspections for loose hardware
or other areas of concern. Break-in inspections ensure that all components can operate for an extended period
without requiring service or replacement. The break-in period is the
fi
rst 50 hours of operation after the machine’s
initial start up.
Inspection Interval
Item
Refer to
Check for loose hardware and tighten to
required torque.
9.1 Torque Specifications, page 239
5 Hours
Check knife drive belts tension (check
periodically for
fi
rst 50 hours).
Tensioning Non-Timed Knife Drive Belts,
page 141
Tensioning Timed Knife Drive Belts, page
147
10 Hours
Check knife drive box mounting bolts.
Checking Mounting Bolts, page 129
50 Hours
Change knife drive box lubricant.
Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box, page 138
5.3.3
Preseason Servicing
Perform the following procedures at the beginning of each operating season:
CAUTION
• Review this manual to refresh your memory on the safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all the safety decals and other decals on the header and note the hazard areas.
• Be sure all the shields and guards are properly installed and secured.
Never alter or remove
safety equipment.
• Be sure you understand and have practiced safe use of all controls. Know the capacity and operating
characteristics of the machine.
• Ensure you have a first aid kit and fire extinguisher. Know where they are and how to use them.
1. Lubricate the machine completely. Refer to
5.3.6 Lubrication and Servicing, page 104
.
2. Adjust the tension on the drive belts. Refer to
Tensioning Non-Timed Knife Drive Belts, page 141
or
Timed Knife Drive Belts, page 147
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