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MacDon 974 User Manual

MacDon 974
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Model 973
COMBINE HEADER
Model 974
FLEX DRAPER
COMBINE HEADER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Form 147083 Issue 01/07
Sugg. Retail: $15.00

Table of Contents

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MacDon 974 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMacDon
Model974
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SAFETY

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Explains the importance and meaning of the safety alert symbol in the manual and on signs.

SIGNAL WORDS

Defines DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words used in safety messages.

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATION

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN OWNER/OPERATOR

Outlines operator responsibilities for safe and proper header use.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Describes the initial run-in procedure for the header.

OPERATE CORRECTLY

Provides essential guidelines for safe and correct operation of the header.

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE

Outlines the steps for safely shutting down the header.

UNPLUGGING THE HEADER

Provides instructions for safely clearing plugged material from the header.

TRANSPORTING THE HEADER ON COMBINE

Details safety precautions and procedures for transporting the header on a combine.

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Outlines essential safety precautions before performing any service.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Lists recommended lubricants for various header components.

GREASING THE HEADER

Provides a schedule and procedure for greasing header components.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Covers hydraulic hoses, lines, system safety, and schematics.

SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE

Details maintenance procedures for the sickle and its drive system.

DRAPERS

Covers maintenance procedures related to the drapers.

REEL AND REEL DRIVE

Details maintenance procedures for the reel and its drive system.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Provides a detailed schedule of periodic maintenance tasks by service interval.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CROP LOSS AT CUTTERBAR

Addresses common problems causing crop loss at the cutterbar.

CUTTING ACTION & SICKLE COMPONENTS

Troubleshoots issues related to cutting action and sickle components.

REEL DELIVERY

Discusses problems related to crop release from the reel.

DRAPERS & DECKS

Troubleshoots common issues with drapers and decks.

FLEX HEADER TROUBLESHOOTING

Addresses specific troubleshooting steps for flex headers.

CUTTING EDIBLE BEANS: TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides troubleshooting guidance for cutting edible beans.

UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY

PREPARE TO UNLOAD

Instructions for preparing the trailer and area before unloading.

UNLOAD HEADER

Provides instructions and warnings for unloading the header.

PULL HEADER OVER TO FIELD POSITION

Details how to move the header to the field position for attachment.

974 FLEX HEADER: WING FLOAT SET-UP AND PRE-DELIVERY CHECK

Covers wing float set-up and pre-delivery checks for 974 Flex Headers.

973/974 Harvest Header Pre-Delivery Checklist

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