TABLE OF CONTENTS
6.4
Roll Timing .................................................................................................................................... 71
6.4.1
Checking Roll Timing.............................................................................................................. 71
6.4.2
Adjusting the Roll Timing ........................................................................................................ 72
6.5
Forming Shields ............................................................................................................................ 74
6.5.1
Adjusting the Side Deflectors .................................................................................................. 74
6.5.2
Adjusting the Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)............................................................................. 76
6.5.3
Adjusting the Swath Baffle ...................................................................................................... 76
6.6
Header Angle ................................................................................................................................ 78
6.7
Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................... 79
6.7.1
Adjusting Gauge Roller Height ............................................................................................... 79
6.7.2
Adjusting the Skid Shoe Height ............................................................................................... 80
6.7.3
Disc Speed ............................................................................................................................ 80
6.8
Ground Speed ............................................................................................................................... 81
6.9
Double Windrowing........................................................................................................................ 82
6.10
Tall Crop Feed Plates..................................................................................................................... 83
6.10.1
Locating Tall Crop Feed Plates for Installation .......................................................................... 83
Installing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Under Driven Deflector.................................................... 84Installing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Under Driveline Deflector ................................................ 84
6.10.2
Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates ............................................................................................. 85
Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Under Driven Deflector.................................................. 85Removing Tall Crop Feed Plates: Under Driveline Deflector .............................................. 86
6.10.3
Returning Tall Crop Feed Plates to Storage.............................................................................. 87
6.11
Tall Crop Dividers .......................................................................................................................... 88
6.11.1
Removing Tall Crop Divider..................................................................................................... 88
6.12
The Overshot Auger....................................................................................................................... 90
6.12.1
Adjusting the Overshot Auger.................................................................................................. 90
6.13
Stripper Bars ................................................................................................................................. 93
6.13.1
Adjusting the Stripper Bar ....................................................................................................... 93
6.14
Haying Tips ................................................................................................................................... 96
6.14.1
Curing ................................................................................................................................... 96
6.14.2
Topsoil Moisture ..................................................................................................................... 96
6.14.3
Weather and Topography........................................................................................................ 96
6.14.4
Windrow Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 97
6.14.5
Driving On Windrow ............................................................................................................... 97
6.14.6
Raking and Tedding................................................................................................................ 97
6.14.7
Using Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................ 97
6.15
Unplugging the Header .................................................................................................................. 98
7
Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................. 99
7.1
Preparation for Servicing ................................................................................................................ 99
7.2
Torque Specifications ....................................................................................................................100
7.2.1
SAE Bolt Torque Specifications ..............................................................................................100
7.2.2
Metric Bolt Specifications .......................................................................................................102
7.2.3
Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ..............................................................105
7.2.4
Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings..................................................................................................105
7.2.5
O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings ....................................................................................106
7.2.6
O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings...........................................................................107
7.3
Conversion Chart..........................................................................................................................109
7.4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............................................................................................ 110
7.5
Maintenance Requirements........................................................................................................... 111
7.5.1
Maintenance Schedule/Record............................................................................................... 112
7.5.2
Break-In Inspections.............................................................................................................. 114
7.5.3
Preseason/Annual Service..................................................................................................... 114
7.5.4
End-of-Season Service.......................................................................................................... 115
7.5.5
Lubrication and Servicing....................................................................................................... 115
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