SECTION 2
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BEFORE DRIVING THE COMBINE
1. Read this Operator’s Manual carefully, especially
the paragraphs headed ‘‘Safety Precautions’’ and
‘‘Starting the Engine’’.
2. Check all chain and belt tensions (refer to Section
5 -- ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE).
3. Check all pressures daily. Keep the tyres inflated
to the pressures given in Section 9 -- SPECIFI-
CATION.
4. Check the wheel nuts torque daily during the
first week of operation and thereafter on a weekly
basis.
Refer to Section 9 -- SPECIFICATION.
5. Check the engine oil and coolant level (ensure the
machine is standing on level ground). Refer to
Section 3 -- LUBRICATION.
6. Check the hydraulic and hydrostatic oil reservoir
level with all hydraulic cylinders retracted and the
header lowered to the ground (machine standing
on level ground). Add oil if necessary. Refer to
Section 3 -- LUBRICATION.
7. Lubricate the combine completely as described in
Section 3 -- LUBRICATION.
8. Sit down on the operator’s seat and adjust it ac-
cording to your weight and size.
9. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position.
10. Adjust the rear-view mirrors, if necessary. See
page 2-16.
11. Start the engine. Refer to the next paragraph
headed ‘‘Starting the Engine’’.
12. Raise the ladders when driving on public roads.
13. Ensure the unloading tube is in the closed posi-
tion.
14. Disengage the parking brake.
15. Move the throttle switch into the upper position
(i.e. maximum speed).
16. Raise the header to its highest position.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent the hydraulic oil from overheating,
do not hold the header height control switch in
the operating position longer than is neces-
sary. The same applies to the hydraulic con-
trols for the reel height and the reel fore and aft
adjustment.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Ensure you are thoroughly familiar with the instru-
ments and controls before starting the engine for the
first time.
To start the engine safely, follow the points as outlined
below.
CAUTION:
Before starting the engine, ensure there
is enough ventilation and everyone is
standing clear of the combine.
DAILY START-UP PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows :
1. Carry out the routine engine service, i.e. check
coolant, oil and fuel tank levels (refer to Section 5
-- ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE). En-
sure the battery key is in the ‘ ‘ON’ ’ position.
2. Ensure the engaging tumbler switches for the
header, threshing mechanism and unloading
mechanism are in OFF position.
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