MacDon CA20 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 59)

OPERATION
Form 169009 57 Model Year - 2009
7 OPERATION
7.1 OWNER/OPERATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
CAUTION
• It is your responsibility to read and
understand this manual completely
before operating the windrower. Contact
your dealer if an instruction is not clear
to you.
• Follow all safety messages in the
manual and on safety signs on the
machine.
• Remember that YOU are the key to
safety. Good safety practices protect
you and the people around you.
• Before allowing anyone to operate the
windrower, for however short a time or
distance, make sure they have been
instructed in its safe and proper use.
• Review the manual and all safety related
items with all operators annually.
• Be alert for other operators not using
recommended procedures or not
following safety precautions. Correct
these mistakes immediately, before an
accident occurs.
• Do not modify the machine.
Unauthorized modifications may impair
the function and/or safety and affect
machine life.
• The safety information given in this
manual does not replace safety codes,
insurance needs, or laws governing
your area. Be sure your machine meets
the standards set by these regulations.
7.2 BREAK-IN PERIOD
After attaching adapter to combine for the first
time, operate the machine slowly for 5 minutes,
watching and listening FROM THE
OPERATOR'S SEAT for binding or interfering
parts.
CAUTION
Before investigating an unusual sound or
attempting to correct a problem, shut off
engine, engage parking brake and remove
key.
NOTE
Reel and side drapers will not operate
until oil flow fills the lines.
a. Check oil level on sight gauge after 5 minutes.
The lower sight should be full, and the upper
sight should be empty with cutterbar just off
ground. Refer to Section 8.8.1.1, Oil Level.
b. Change hydraulic oil filter on adapter after 50
hours of operation. Refer to Section 8.8.2,
Hydraulic Oil Filter.
c. Change hydraulic oil filter on combine as
recommended in combine Operator's Manual.
d. Tighten any loose hardware after the first
5 hours operation. Refer to Section 8.3,
Recommended Torques.
e. Change gearbox oil after 50 hours operation.
Refer to Section 8.7.3.3, Changing Gearbox
Lubricant.