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Operation – MacDon 3020 Pull-Type Windrower User Manual

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OPERATION

PREPARING THE WINDROWER (continued)

5. Check the tires and inflate if necessary.

Recommended pressure is 24 to 28 psi (165 to

190 kPa).

CAUTION: When inflating tires, use a

clip-on chuck and extension hose

long enough to allow you to stand to

one side and not facing the tire.

6. Check the tension of all belts and adjust if

required. See Maintenance/Service section.

7. IMPORTANT: Check that main drive belt is

properly aligned. Misalignment will result in belt

failure. See "Main Drive Belt Alignment" in

Maintenance/Service section.

8. Lubricate the machine completely. See

Maintenance/Service section.

9. Check for proper assembly and adjustment and

make sure all bolts are tightened securely.

10. For 36 ft. units only: Adjust stabilizer stop bolt

(G) as follows:

- Position machine as when moving straight

ahead in field position. Stabilizer chain (H) will

be taut.

- Adjust stop bolt (G) to just contact stabilizer

channel (J).

STAND TO ONE SIDE WHEN INFLATING TIRES

ADJUST STABILIZER STOP BOLT - 36'