MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION
BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. After attaching mower conditioner 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 both belts (A) 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.
3. Check hardware after 5 hours operation.
Tighten as necessary. See Specifications
section for recommended torques.
4. Check wheel bolt torque after 10 hours
operation and periodically thereafter (at least
every 100 hours).
Torque: 50 to 60 ft. lbs. (68 to 81 N
⋅
m)
5. Tighten the four wobble box mounting bolts (B)
after 10 hours operation and every 100 hours
thereafter. Torque to 200 ft. lbs. (270 N
⋅
m),
starting with the side mounting bolts.
6. Check reel drive chain (C) after 10 hours
operation for proper tension. See
Maintenance/Service section.
7. Change wobble box lubricant after 50 hours
operation and every 1000 hours (or 3 years)
thereafter. See Maintenance/Service section.
8. Until you become familiar with the sound and
feel of your new mower conditioner, be extra
alert and attentive.
CHECK BELT TENSION
A
CHECK WOBBLE BOX MOUNTING BOLTS
B
CHECK REEL DRIVE CHAIN TENSION
C