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4.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Effcient and safe operation of the Tridekon Pro
Grain Extractor requires that each operator reads
and understands the operating procedures and all
related safety precautions outlined in this section.
A pre-operation checklist is provided for the opera-
tor. It is important for both the personal safety and
maintaining the good mechanical condition of the
Pro Grain Extractor that this checklist is followed.
Before operating the Pro Grain Extractor and each
time thereafter, the following areas should be
checked off:
1. Service the machine per the schedule outlined
in Section 5 Service and Maintenance.
2. Use only a tractor that provides oil at the re-
quired pressure and fow to operate the ma-
chine. Model 9108 needs 1 outlet with 45 lpm
(12 gpm) at 2500 psi (12,500 kpa). Model 1210
needs 1 outlet with 11 lpm (2.5 gpm) at 2500 psi
(12,500 kap).
3. Check that all guards are installed, secured and
functioning as intended. Do not operate with
missing or damaged shields.
4. Check worksite. Clean up working area to pre-
vent slipping or tripping.
5. Check the pick-up head. Remove any twine,
plastic or other material that has become en-
tangled.
6. Check that all bearings turn freely. Replace any
that are rough or seized.
7. Check for hydraulic leaks. Tighten any leaking
fttings.
8. Check that the PTO and driveline shields turn
freely and that the driveline can telescope eas-
ily.
9. Check oil level in drive boxes. Top up as re-
quired.
4.3 MACHINE BREAK-IN
Although there are no operational restrictions on the
Pro Grain Extractor when used for the frst time, it is
recommended that the following mechanical items
be checked:
A. Before starting work:
1. Read the Pro Grain Extractor Operator's
Manual.
B. After operating or transporting for 1/2
hour:
1. Re-torque all the fasteners and hardware.
2. Check that all safety signs are installed and
legible. Apply new signs if required.
3. Check the drive chain tension and align-
ment. Tension or align as required.
4. Check that all guards are installed and
working as intended.
5. Check that the PTO and driveline shields
turn freely.
6. Check condition of driveline and auger
bearings.
7. Check the pick-up head for entangledmate-
rial. Remove any entangled material.
8. Check oil level in drive boxes. Top up as
required.
9. Lubricate all grease fttings.
C. After operating for 5 hours and 10 hours:
1. Repeat items 1 through 9 above.
2. Then go to the normal servicing and main-
tenance schedule as defned in the Main-
tenance Section.