Preparing The Windrower - MacDon 5020 Operator's Manual

PREPARING THE WINDROWER

1. Check the tires and inflate if necessary.
Recommended pressure is 30 psi (207 kPa).
CAUTION: When inflating tires, use
a clip-on chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to stand
to one side and not facing the tire.
2. Check for proper assembly and adjustment and
make sure all bolts are tightened securely.
3. Check the tension of the reel drive belt and the
sickle drive belt. Adjust if required. See
Maintenance/Service section.
4. Lubricate the machine completely and check
the oil level of the sickle drive box. See
Maintenance/Service section.
5. Check hydraulic oil level at dipstick. Add oil if
required. See Maintenance/Service section.
6. Install quick coupler tips (matching the tractor
to be used) on the remote hydraulic hoses.
Form # 147008
OPERATION
STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN INFLATING TIRES
CHECK REEL DRIVE BELT TENSION
CHECK SICKLE DRIVE BELT TENSION,
AND DRIVE BOX LUBRICANT
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
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