Pre-Operation Checklist

causym CAUTION: Never adjust mower-conditioner with power engaged. Disengage PTO, shut off tractor engine and remove the key.

Inspect and service machine before starting work each day:

· Check knives: reverse or replace if they are blunt.

· Check that knives are correctly positioned.

· Check that knives rotate freely.

· Check rotor drive belt for proper tension and alignment.

· Check rotor for missing tines. Check tines for wear and replace pins or bushings as necessary.

· Check for any loose bolts.

· Check platform lift movements.

· If equipped, check grouper drive and lift movements.

· Check grouper canvas tracking. See "Service" Section.

· Check that safety shields and curtains are in place and in good condition.

· Check tire inflation pressures and wheel bolt torques (see "Operating the Mower-Conditioner" Section).

· Lubricate mower-conditioner (see "Lubrication and Maintenance" Section).

· Clean machine thoroughly of any foreign objects.

· Check oil level in cutterbar and gearboxes.

· Check linkage drawbar tongue adjustment in relation to tractor used.

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