MacDon A40D - Chapter 5: Performing Predelivery Checks; Checking Drive Belts and Chains

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Chapter 5: Performing Predelivery Checks
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen down between auger and pans.
1. Perform final checks and adjustments as listed on the Predelivery Checklist (yellow sheet attached to back of this
instruction – Predelivery Checklist, page 145) to ensure the machine is field-ready. Refer to the following pages for
detailed instructions as indicated on the checklist.
2. The completed checklist should be retained either by the Operator or the Dealer.
5.1 Checking Drive Belts and Chains
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Figure 5.1: A40D Header Right Side
1. Open endshield on header right side.
2. Check knife drive timing belt (A). It should deflect 14 mm
(0.55 in.) when a load of 22–30 N (5–6.5 lbf) is applied
mid span.
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Figure 5.2: A40D Header Left Side
3. Open endshield on header left side.
4. Check knife drive timing belt (A). It should deflect 14 mm
(0.55 in.) when a load of 22–30 N (5–6.5 lbf) is applied
mid span.
5. Check knife drive V-belts (B). They should deflect 4 mm
(3/16 in.) when a load of 35–40 N (8–12 lbf) is applied to
each belt mid span.
6. Close endshields.