820 Mower Conditioner(989601-      )

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Section : 05 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Tow Loads Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Dispose of Waste Properly

Section : 10 - Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor

Checking Ballast
Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
Using Drawbar Shield

Section : 20 - Preparing the Mower-Conditioner

Installing Tongue Positioner
Checking Tire Inflation
Checking Wheel Bolt Torque
Transport Lights
Cutterbar Knife Storage

Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching

Adjusting Tractor Drawbar
Adjusting Mower-Conditioner Hitch
Determining Need for Turn Limiters
Installing Narrow Turn Limiters
Installing Wide Turn Limiters
Attaching Mower-Conditioner to Tractor Drawbar
Attaching PTO Driveline
Installing Safety Chain
Connecting Warning Light Wiring Harness To Tractor
Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
Storing Jackstand
Attaching Tongue Positioner Rope
Detaching Mower-Conditioner from Tractor

Section : 30 - Transporting

Preparing for Transport
Checking Transport Light Function
Operating Pull-Rope Tongue Positioner
Operating Hydraulic Tongue Positioner
Engaging Cylinder Locks
Transporting Mower-Conditioner

Section : 35 - Operating the Mower-Conditioner

Prestarting Checks
Breaking in Mower-Conditioner
Starting and Driving
Positioning the Tongue for Field Operation
Operating Tips for Making Right-Hand Turn
Operating Tips for Making 180 Degree Turn
Producing Uniform Windrows
Cutterbar
Knife Hold-Downs
Platform Guard Angle
Gauge Shoes and Carrier Frame Height
Reel
Conditioner
Platform Float
Ground Speed
Cutting Alfalfa
Cutting Grass
Cutting Tall Crop
Dirt or Mud Buildup
Adjusting Windrow Width
Adjusting Gauge Shoes
Adjusting Carrier Frame Height
Adjusting Cut Height (Turnbuckle Top Link)
Adjusting Platform Float
Adjusting Reel Speed
Adjusting Reel Cam
Adjusting Conditioner Roll Pressure
Adjusting Roll Spacing

Section : 40 - Attachments

Center Gauge Shoe
Hydraulic Cylinder
Pull-Rope Tongue Positioner
Turnbuckle Top Link for Cutting Angle Adjustment
Hydraulic Top Link for Cutting Angle Adjustment
Tall Crop Divider
Non-Clog Cutting Parts
Drawbar Shield
Turn Limiters
Reel Speed-Up Sprocket
Clevis Hitch and 540 RPM Tractor Hookup Driveline
Ball-Joint Hitch, Drawbar Extension, and 540 RPM Tractor Hookup Driveline

Section : 45 - Lubrication and Maintenance

Grease
Knife Drive Gear Case Oil
Main Drive Gear Case Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
Every 10 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Each Season
Phasing Cylinders

Section : 50 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Section : 55 - Service

Practice Safe Service Procedures
Unplugging Machine
Accessing Cutterbar Area for Service
Adjusting Wheel Bearing
Care of Chains
Adjusting Reel Drive Chain
Installing Reel Speed-Up Sprocket
Adjusting Reel Drive Belt
Adjusting Cutterbar Drive Belt
Replacing Reel Drive Belt
Replacing Cutterbar Drive Belt
Adjusting Cam Followers
Adjusting Slip Clutch
Replacing Slip Clutch Lining
Slipping the Slip Clutch
Replacing Reel Teeth
Removing Knife
Installing Knife
Replacing Bolt-On Knife Sections
Installing Regular Guards On Cutterbar
Installing Non-Clog Guards On Cutterbar
Adjusting Regular Knife Hold-Downs
Adjusting Non-Clog Knife Hold-Downs
Aligning Driveline
Servicing Transport Lights
Changing Tire

Section : 60 - Storage

Preparing Mower-Conditioner for Storage
Removing Mower-Conditioner from Storage

Section : 65 - Specifications

820 Mower-Conditioner Specifications
Record Product Identification Number
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values

Section : 70 - Crime Prevention Tips

Help Prevent Crime
Record Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately

Section : SLIT - John Deere Service Literature Available

Parts Catalog
Operator's Manual
Technical and Service Manuals
John Deere Publishing Books

Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job

John Deere Is At Your Service When You Need It