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3.5 Preseason Check
Equipment should be inspected and serviced at the beginning of each operating season.
Perform the following procedures at the beginning of each operating season:
CAUTION
• Review this manual to refresh your memory on the safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all the safety decals and other decals on the header and note the hazard areas.
• Be sure all the shields and guards are properly installed and secured. Never alter or remove safety equipment.
• Be sure you understand and have practiced safe use of all controls. Know the capacity and operating characteristics
of the machine.
• Check the first aid kit and fire extinguisher. Know where they are and how to use them.
1. Adjust the tension on the drive belts depending on your equipment. For instructions, refer to Tensioning Untimed Knife
Drive Belts, page 157.
2. Perform all the annual maintenance. For a list of maintenance tasks, refer to 4.12.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 241.
OPERATION