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General| Brand | MacDon |
|---|---|
| Model | 973 |
| Category | Farm Equipment |
| Language | English |
Symbol indicating important safety messages in manual and on signs.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION signal words for safety messages.
Discusses safety signs on the header and their installation.
General farm safety precautions for operating machinery.
Details specifications for header width, sickle, draper, and reel.
Specifications for the optional upper cross auger.
Torque values for various bolts and capscrews in SAE.
Torque values for various bolts and capscrews in metric.
Outlines owner and operator duties for safe and proper machine use.
Procedures for initial machine operation to ensure proper break-in.
Procedures to perform at the start of each operating season.
Procedures to perform each day before start-up.
Guidelines for the safe and correct operation of the header.
Identification of in-cab controls for header functions.
Safety procedure for engaging cylinder stops before working under header.
Safety procedure for engaging reel props before working under the reel.
Adjusting cutting height based on crop and conditions.
Selecting divider rod length based on crop type.
Relationship between ground speed and area cut for different header sizes.
Adjusting header float for optimal cutting and reduced damage.
Adjusting header angle for different crop conditions.
Adjusting draper speed for stalk orientation.
Adjusting deck position for desired opening width.
Shifting decks to deliver crop to one end for windrowing.
Adjusting reel speed for proper crop feeding and evenness.
Adjusting reel height for crop material to sickle.
Adjusting reel position relative to the cutterbar.
Adjusting finger pitch for crop feeding aggressiveness.
Adjusting the vertical position of the optional upper cross auger.
Steps for safely shutting down the header.
Procedures for safely removing plugged material from the header.
Guidelines for safely transporting the header on the combine.
Steps for properly storing the header at the end of the season.
Safety precautions before servicing or opening drive covers.
Recommended lubricants, and storing/handling guidelines.
Step-by-step guide for installing sealed bearings correctly.
Details greasing points and intervals for the header.
Information on hydraulic hoses, lines, and schematics.
Maintenance and repair procedures for the sickle and drive system.
Procedures for adjusting, replacing, and maintaining drapers.
Steps for replacing drive roller bearings.
How to adjust deck height for proper draper to cutterbar clearance.
Maintenance for reel components, drive chain, and positioning.
Procedures for wheel bolts and tire inflation on gauge wheels.
Periodic maintenance procedures organized by service intervals.
A log for recording maintenance actions performed.
Troubleshooting crop loss issues at the cutterbar.
Diagnosing and resolving issues with cutting action and sickle parts.
Troubleshooting problems related to reel crop release.
Addressing issues of crop wrapping on the reel ends.
Troubleshooting specific header lift issues.
Troubleshooting draper and deck operational problems.
Troubleshooting issues with header floatation in transport mode.
Specific troubleshooting for Flex Header performance issues.
Diagnosing and resolving issues when cutting edible beans.
Skid shoes for cutting on the ground.
Wear strips for cutting on the ground in soil-adhering conditions.
Skid shoes for cutting on the ground.
Link for hydraulic reel fore-aft adjustment.
Dividers to extend crop separation in front of the reel.
Auger to aid crop flow in tall or bulky crops.
Option for pivoting gauge wheels for towing.
Spring loaded wheels to improve end-to-end float.
Rack to attach to header for storing crop lifters.
Kit to split R/H deck for windrowing.
Optional sprocket for higher reel speed.
Includes mounting brackets and tool box for the header.
Ramps to aid crop flow onto drapers.
Deflectors to prevent rocks rolling onto drapers.
Kit for in-cab adjustment of reel fore-aft position.
Kit to position sickle guards above cutterbar.
Package to convert combine sickle drive to windrower.
Deflectors to prevent build-up in wet/green crops.
Safety precautions before starting the unloading process.
Requirements for safe and adequate unloading equipment.
Procedures for safely unloading the header from transport.
Steps to move header to field position using a lifting vehicle.
How to correctly position and use the header support stand.
Procedures for removing shipping supports for reel arms.
Procedures for removing shipping supports for reel arms.
Bleeding air and attaching fore-aft cylinders.
Attaching reel cam arms for shipping.
Installing guide bar for end delivery setup.
Steps to position connector tubes and install drapers.
Attaching linkage supports to header lower legs.
Read operator manuals and familiarize with procedures before attaching.
Procedures for bleeding air from hydraulic cylinders.
Swapping breather and plug positions for transport.
Performing final checks and adjustments before field readiness.
Detailed steps for setting up wing float and pre-delivery checks.
Field to record the header serial number.
Verify header condition and remove all shipping dunnage.
Adjust reel clearance to cutterbar as per specifications.
Verify reel is properly centered within the header end sheets.
Ensure the sickle drive belt is correctly tensioned.
Perform greasing of all bearings and drive lines.
Reposition breather for transport unless upright on trailer.
Verify the wobble box lubricant level.
Bleed air from the reel lift cylinder.
Ensure skid shoes are adjusted evenly.
Verify draper to cutterbar clearance.
Ensure the draper tension is set correctly.
Verify routing and engagement of hydraulic connections.
Perform float set-up and checks for header flotation.
Ensure the header is level, adjusting as needed.
Run machine to check belt/idler alignment and heated bearings.
Verify that all header lights are working correctly.
Store the Operator's Manual in the designated case.
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