MacDon 963 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 87)

963 Harvest Header Pre-Delivery Checklist
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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.
Adjust bat reel fore-aft position to the 8 th hole from the front.
Adjust bat reel clearance from cutterbar. (2 inches [50 mm])
Check sickle drive belt tension.
Check tire pressure. (Units with gauge wheels.)
6.70-15 tire: 24 to 28 psi (165 to 195 kPa) 9.5L-14 tire: 42 to 46 psi (290 to 315 kPa)
Check gauge wheel bolt torque. (Units with gauge wheels.)
6 bolt hub: 85 ft.lbs. (115 N
⋅ m) 4 bolt hub: 55 ft.lbs. (75 N ⋅ m)
Select gauge wheel field position 2. (Units with gauge wheels.)
Check header flotation. (50 to 70 lbs. [220 to 310 N])
Check that header is level.
Grease all bearings and drivelines.
Reposition wobble box breather. (Unless transported upright on trailer).
Check wobble box lube level.
Straight Cut Only: Set header side drapers to an opening width that overlaps feeder pan deflectors by 1
inch (25 mm) minimum. See plasticized set up card provided with combine adapter.
Check draper overlap (previous check) is consistent at left and right deck. Reposition left deck if
necessary.
Straight Cut Only: Adjust mechanical center link between header and adapter to have 1” (25 mm)
exposed thread at each end.
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.
Complete windrower or combine adapter Pre-delivery, then operate header with reel, drapers and sickle
running slowly for 5 minutes.
Bleed reel lift cylinder.
Check draper tension.
Run machine at operating speed for 15 minutes, STOP ENGINE and check for belt/idler alignment and
heated bearings. Check sickle sections for discolouration caused by misalignment of components.
Check lights are functional.
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