MacDon 5020 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION
BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. After attaching windrower to tractor for the first
time, operate the machine slowly for 5 minutes,
watching and listening FROM THE TRACTOR
SEAT for binding or interfering parts.
CAUTION: Before investigating an
unusual sound or attempting to
correct a problem, shut off tractor,
engage parking brake and remove key.
2. Check wheel bolt torque after 1 hour operation
and periodically thereafter (at least every 100
hours). Torque to 120 ft.lbs. (160 N
⋅ m).
3. Check sickle drive belt (A), auger primary drive
belt (H) and reel drive belt (G) after 5 hours
operation for initial stretch. Tighten as
necessary. (See Maintenance/Service section).
Continue to check the belts periodically for the
first 50 hours.
4. Check hitch pin nut (B) after 5 hours operation
and every 50 hours thereafter. Torque to 350
ft.lbs. (475 N
⋅ m).
5. Check hardware after 5 hours operation.
Tighten as necessary. See Specifications
section for recommended torques.
6. Tighten the four wobble box mounting bolts (C)
after 10 hours operation and every 100 hours
thereafter. Torque to 200 ft.lbs. (270 N
⋅ m),
starting with the side mounting bolts.
7. Check reel drive chain (D), auger drive chain
(E) and roll drive chain (F) after 10 hours
operation for proper tension and lubrication.
See Maintenance/Service section.
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CHECK SICKLE DRIVE BELT AND
AUGER DRIVE BELT & CHAIN TENSION
A
E
H
CHECK HITCH PIN LOCK NUT
B
CHECK WOBBLE BOX MOUNTING BOLTS
C
CHECK ROLL DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
F
D G
CHECK REEL DRIVE BELT & CHAIN