972 harvest header pre-delivery checklist – MacDon 742 HAY CONDITIONER User Manual
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Form # 46290
Issue 09/05
972 Harvest Header Pre-Delivery Checklist
HEADER SERIAL NUMBER:
Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your customer. See the Operator's Manual for
adjustment details.
CAUTION: Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety related messages which
bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices.
Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure all shipping dunnage is removed.
Adjust reel clearance from cutterbar to 5/8" [15 mm], both ends (P. 72).
Check reel is centered between header end sheets (P. 74).
Check sickle drive belt(s) tension (P. 65/66).
Check header flotation. (50 to 70 lbs. [220 to 310 N]) (P. 26 & Tractor or Adapter Operator’s Manual)
Check that header is level. (Tractor Operator’s Manual)
Grease all bearings and drive lines (P. 52).
Reposition wobble box breather(s) - (Unless transported upright on trailer) (P. 109).
Check wobble box(es) lube level (P. 64).
Bleed R/H reel lift cylinder (P. 109).
Attach forming rods (if applicable) (P. 36/92).
Check skid shoes are evenly adjusted (P. 23).
Check deck height (draper to cutterbar clearance – 1 mm gap to 1.5 mm draper deflection) (P. 71).
Check draper tension (P. 68).
Check hydraulic hose and wiring harness routing, ensuring adequate clearance with header up or down.
Be sure colour coding on hydraulic hoses is matched and that all hydraulic connections are fully engaged.
Run machine at operating speed for 15 minutes, STOP ENGINE and check for belt/idler alignment and
heated bearings. Check sickle sections for discoloration caused by misalignment of components.
Check lights are functional.
On 21’ to 36’ “combine-configured” headers, place Operator’s Manual in storage case under left end
shield.
742 HAY CONDITIONER SERIAL NUMBER:
Grease all bearings (P. 55).
Align conditioner drive pulley on header drive shaft (P. 116).
Adjust forming shields to position suitable for conditions (P. 44).
Check conditioner flotation (P. 43).
Date Checked: ____
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