MacDon FFT FlexDraper FD75 - Break-In Inspection; Preseason;Annual Service; End-Of-Season Service

MAINTENANCE AN D SERVICING
5.3.2 Break-In Inspection
A break-in ins
pection includes checking belts, fluids, and a general machine inspection for loose hardware or other
areas of conce
rn. The break-in inspection ensures that all components can operate for an extended period
without requi
ring service or replacement.
Timing Item
Refer To
At 5 minutes
Check reservoir hydraulic oil level. Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir, page 273
Check for loose hardware.
Tighten to required torque.
8.1 Torque Speci fications, page 433
At 5 hours
Check knif
e driv e belt tension.
Periodica
lly check for first 50 hours.
Tensionin
g Knife Drive Belts, page 320
At 10 hours
Check knife drive box mounting bolts. Checking Mounting Bolts, page 312
Change adapter gearbox oil. Changing Oil in Header Drive Gearbox, page 272
Change a
dapter hydraulic oil filter.
5.4.2 Ch
anging Oil Filter, page 275
Change knife drive box lubricant. Changing Oil in Knife Drive Box, page 318
At 50 hours
Check gearbox chain tension.
5.6.5 Adjusting Tension on Gearbox Drive Chain,
page 284
5.3.3
Preseason/Annual Service
Perform the following the beginning of each operating season.
CAUTION
• Review this manual to refresh your memory on safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all safety decals and other decals on the header and note hazard areas.
• Be sure all 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
characte ristics of the machine.
•Checkthefirst aid kit and fire extinguisher. Know where they are and how to use them.
1. Adjust tension on drive belts, refer to Tensioning Knife Drive Belts, page 320.
2. Perform all annual maintenance, refer to 5.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page 255.
5.3.4 End-of-Season Service
Do the following at the end of each operating season.
CAUTION
Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic
and/or fl ammable.
CAUT
ION
Cover cutterbar and knife guards to prevent injury from accidental contact.
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