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Predelivery Checklist
Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your Customer. If adjustments are required, refer to the
appropriate page number in this manual. The completed checklist should be retained by either the Operator or the Dealer.
CAUTION
Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety-related messages that bring your attention to hazards and
unsafe practices.
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Table .17 A40D, A40DX Predelivery Checklist
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Item
Reference
Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure all
shipping dunnage is removed.
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Check for loose hardware. Tighten to required torque if
applicable.
Check knife drive belt tension.
5.1 Checking Drive Belts and Chains, page 95
Check reel tine to header pan and knife clearance.
5.3 Checking Reel Tine to Header Pan Clearance, page
97
Check auger stripper bar clearance. 5.2 Checking Auger Stripper Bar Clearance, page 96
If mechanical link, set header angle to middle of
adjustment range for first use.
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Check that header is level.
• 5.7 Leveling the Header – M Series Windrower,
page 108
• 5.8 Leveling Header – M1 Series Windrower, page
110
Check header float: 335 –380 N (75–85 lbf).
• 5.4 Checking and Adjusting Float – M Series Self-
Propelled Windrowers, page 98
• 5.5 Checking and Adjusting Float – M1 and M2
Series Windrowers, page 99
Check lean bar is adjusted to a setting appropriate for
first crop.
3.7 Adjusting Lean Bar, page 24
Check skid shoes are evenly adjusted at a setting
appropriate for first crop.
5.12 Checking Optional Skid Shoes / Gauge Rollers,
page 117
Check knife drive box lube level and breather position. 3.20 Repositioning Knife Drive Box Breathers, page 88
Check that rear and side forming shields are evenly set to
desired position.
3.10 Assembling Forming Shield, page 28
Grease all bearings and drivelines. 4 Lubricating the Machine, page 89
Check conditioner gear case lube level.
5.11 Checking Oil Level in Conditioner Gearbox , page
116
Check conditioner roll gap, timing, and alignment. 5.10 Checking Conditioner Rolls, page 114
Check roll intermesh hardware is securely tightened. 5.10 Checking Conditioner Rolls, page 114