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OPERATION
Break-in Period
The windrower
is ready
for
normal
operation.
However
there
are
several
items to
check and watch out
for
during
the first
100
hours,
as follows:
ENGINE:
1.
Operate engine at moderate load, avoid extremely
heavy or
light loading
for longer than 5 minutes.
2.
Avoid unnecessary
idling.
If engine will be idling for longer than 5 minutes, turn key OFF to stop
engine.
3.
Check engine oil level frequently. Watch for any signs of
leakage.
If oil must be added, use oil specified
under
"Fuels,
Fluids and Lubricants" in Maintenance/Service
section.
NOTE:
During the break-in period, a higher than usual oil consumption should be considered normal.
If windrower must be driven
in
cold weather (below freezing), let engine idle for 3 minutes, then operate
at moderate speed until oil has warmed
up.
4.
Watch coolant gauge in cab for temperature rising beyond normal operating
range.
Check that coolant
level at reserve tank
(mounted
next to radiator) stays between HOT and COLD marks on
tank.
If over-
heating problems
occur,
check
for coolant
leaks.
See
"Cooling
System"
In
Maintenance/Service
section.
5.
Change
engine oil and filter after the first 25 hours and every 200
hour.s or
at
least
once
per
season
thereafter.
See
"Engine"
in
Maintenance/Service
section.
WINDROWER:
1.
Until you become familiar with the
sound
and feel
of your
new windrower, be extra alert and attentive.
2. Check
all belts after
5
hours operation for
initial
stretch.
Tighten as necessary.
(See
Maintenance/Service
section). Continue
to
check the belts periodically for the first 50 hours.
3. Check
Indicator at
hydraulic
oil filter
~
during break-in period. The filter
is
located in
the
engine
compartment
behind
right
side
panel.
When
indicator
approaches
the
red area,
change
the filter element.
(Check
with engine running at full speed.) See
"Hydraulic
System"
in
Maintenance/Service section.
4.
Check
wheel bolt torque after
the
first
5
hours and
periodically thereafter (at least every 1000 hours).
Drive
wheels: 80 to 90
ft. lbs.
(11
0
to
120 N
• m)
Caster
wheels:
so
to
60
ft. lbs. (70 to
80
N • m)
NOTE: To avoid damage to wheel disks, do not over-tighten wheel
nuts.
s.
Adjust park brake after the first 1
O
hours and every 100 hours
thereafter.
See Park Brake
in
Maintenance/Service section.
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