Step 16. Run-Up The Header - MacDon Harvest Header D65 Assembly Instructions Manual

STEP 16. RUN-UP THE HEADER

CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you are
sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
CAUTION
Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep
children away from machinery. Walk around
the machine to be sure no one is under, on or
close to it.
CAUTION
Before investigating an unusual sound or
attempting to correct a problem, shut off
engine, engage parking brake and remove key.
a. Open the LH endshield.
b. Start windrower, and run header for 5 minutes,
watching and listening FROM THE OPERATOR'S
SEAT for binding or interfering parts.
Reel and drapers will not operate until oil
flow fills the lines.
c. Run header for an additional 10 minutes at
operating speed, watching and listening FROM
THE OPERATOR'S SEAT for binding or
interfering parts.
d. Have someone check the rpm of the sickle drive
box pulley using a hand held tachometer.
e. Shut down the windrower.
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RUN-UP ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
NOTE
f. Compare actual pulley rpm with values in the
following chart:
Header Size
15 FT
20 and 25 FT
30 FT
35 FT
40 FT
45 FT
g. If adjustment to the sickle drive box pulley rpm is
necessary, refer to your windrower's operator's
manual.
h. Perform the run-up check as listed on the
"Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow sheet attached to
this instruction).
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Recommended Knife Drive
Speed Range (rpm)
Single Knife Double Knife
--- 750–950
600–750 700–850
600–700 600–800
550–650 600–750
525–600
550–700
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