Step 20. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks - MacDon R80 Manual

STEP 20. PERFORM PRE-
DELIVERY CHECKS
WARNING
Stop tractor engine and remove key before
making adjustments to machine. A child or
even a pet could engage the drive.
IMPORTANT
To avoid machine damage, check that
no shipping dunnage has fallen down
between auger and pans.
a. Perform the final checks and adjustments as
listed on the "Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow
sheet attached to back of this instruction) to
ensure the machine is field-ready. Refer to the
pages for detailed instructions as indicated on
the checklist.
b. The completed checklist should be retained
either by the operator or the dealer.
A. DRIVE BELTS
a. Recommended tension of main drive belt is
when spring is 20 +/- 5 mm longer than relaxed
length. Note amount of visible thread on
tensioner. Tension has been set at the factory.
Form # 169080
PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS
b. Lifting roll drive belt tension is factory adjusted.
B. HEADER FLOTATION
a. Position header directly behind tractor and
b. Lift either end of the header just off the ground.
c. Adjust springs as required. Refer to STEP 20,
33
Hole in tensioner member should be visible.
lower to ground.
Header flotation springs are normally set so
100 lbs. (444 N) force is required to lift the
header.
ADJUST FLOAT SPRINGS.
Issue – April 2007