OPERATION
Break-in Period
The
wind
rower
is
ready
for
normal
operation.
However
there
are several items to check
and
watch out for
during
the
first 100 hours,
as
follows:
ENGINE BREAK-IN:
1.
Operate
engine
at
moderate
load,
avoid
extremely
heavy
or
light
loading
for longer
than
5
minutes.
2.
Avoid unnecessal)'
idling.
If engine will
be
idling for longer
than
5 minutes after reaching operating
temperature
,
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,
Flu
i
ds
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),
le
t 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
MaintenancefService section.
5.
Change
engine
oil
and
filter after
the
first
25
hours
and
every
200
hours or
at
least once per season
thereafter.
See "Engine"
in
MaintenancefService
section.
WINDROWER BREAK-IN:
1. Until
you
become familiar
with
the
sound
and
feel
of your
new
windrower,
be
extra alert
and
attentive.
2.
Check
AlC
compressor
be
lt after 5
hours
operation for initial stretch. Tighten as necessary.
(See
MaintenancefService
section)
.
Continue
to
check
the
belt
periodically for
the
first 50 hours.
3.
Check wheel bolt torque after
the
first 5 hours
and
periodically thereafter (at least every 1000 hours).
Dnve
wheels:
DRY
:
150
-160
ft
.
lbs
.
(205
-
215
N·
m)
I
LUBRICATED
: 110
-120
ft
.
lbs
.
(150
-
165
N·
m)
Caster wheels: 8
.5
L-14
or
9.
5L-14
:
50
to
60
ft
.
lbs
. (701080 N·
m)
16.5L-16.1:
80
to
90
ft.lbs. (1
10
to
120
N·m)
NOTE:
To
avoid
damage
to
wheel
disks,
do
not
over~tighten
wheel
nuts.
4.
Replace
both hydraulic
oil
filters after
the
first
10
hours
and
every
300
hours thereafter. See "Hydraul
ic
System"
in
Maintenance/Service section.
5.
Adjust park
brake
after
the
first
10
hours
and
every
100
hours thereafter. See Park
Brake
in
Maintenance/Service
section.
6.
Change
power
wheel
oil
after
the
first
50
hours
and
every
1000
hours (or 3 years) thereafter. See
Maintenance/Service
section.
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