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Before the beginning of each harvesting season, the combine harvester should undergo a thorough check. By ensuring that the machine is in really good condition, costly breakdowns at critical times will be avoided.
Thoroughly clean the combine harvester inside and out, if this was not done at the termination of the previous harvesting season. Reinstall all belts and check tensions.
Re-adjust chain tensions and make sure the chains on the grain and tailings elevators are in a clean condition.
Clean the slip clutches. Adjust the tension of springs (see "Adjusting Tailings Elevator Slip Clutch" in the "Service-Drives/Shields"section).
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Close elevator flaps.
Fully lubricate combine harvester in accordance with the lubrication charts.
Afterwards run combine harvester at half-speed for about an hour. Check all bearings for overheating.
Check tire inflation pressures.
Inspect the entire combine, ensuring that all bolts are tight and cotter pins are in place.
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