MacDon D65 - Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments; Adjusting Knife and Guards

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Figure 6.2: Knife Drive Box
3. Run header for an additional 10 minutes at operating
speed, watching and listening FROM THE
OPERATOR’S SEAT for binding or interfering parts.
4. Have someone check rpm of knife drive box pulley (A)
with a hand-held tachometer.
5. Compare actual pulley rpm with values in following chart. Refer to SP Windrower Operator’s Manual if
adjustments are required.
Table 6.1 Knife Speed Guidelines
Header Size (ft.)
Recommended Knife Speed Range (rpm)
Single Knife Double Knife
15 ft.
—
750–950
20, 25 ft.
600–700 700–850
30 ft.
600–700 600–800
35 ft.
550–650 600–700
40 ft.
525–600
550–700
6. Shut down windrower and remove key.
7. Perform post run-up check as listed on the Predelivery Checklist. Refer to yellow sheet Predelivery Checklist,
page 99 attached to this instruction.
6.1 Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments
Perform post run-up check as listed on Predelivery Checklist. Refer to yellow sheet Predelivery Checklist, page 99
attached to this instruction to ensure machine is field-ready.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
Some adjustments may be necessary after run-up. Refer to 6.1.1 Adjusting Knife and Guards, page 82.
6.1.1 Adjusting Knife and Guards
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
RUNNING UP HEADER