MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 73)

Model 4000 Mower Conditioner
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your customer. See the Operator’s Manual for
adjustment details.
CAUTION: Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety related messages which
bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices.
Mower Conditioner Serial Number:
Check for shipping damage or missing parts. Be sure all shipping dunnage is removed.
Check sickle drive belt tension.
Check reel drive belt tension.
Set header flotation. (70 lbs. [311 N])
Set cutterbar angle to middle of adjustment range.
Check skid plates are evenly adjusted at a setting appropriate for first crop.
Adjust material discharge width to wide open position. (Baffle handle fully down.)
Grease all bearings and drivelines.
Install breather in wobble box.
Check wobble box lube level.
Install breather in main gearbox
Check main gearbox lube level - 2 places.
Deflate tires to operating pressure. (20 psi [138 kPa])
Check wheel bolt torque. (50 - 60 ft.lbs. [68 - 81 N
⋅
m])
Attach machine to tractor and adjust hanger bearing to level driveline.
Run machine for 15 minutes, STOP ENGINE and check belt and chain drives for heated bearings. Check
knife sections for discolouration caused by misalignment of components.
Check hydraulic hose and wiring harness routing.
Check lights are functional.
Date Checked: Checked by: