John Deere R400 Platform Operator Manual OMFH343329

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
2 General Information
2.1 Machine Overview
2.2 Product View
2.3 Trademarks
2.4 Abbreviations
3 Safety
3.1 Recognize Safety Information
3.2 Understand Signal Words
3.3 Follow Safety Instructions
3.4 Spanish Safety Signs and Operator’s Manual
3.5 Maintain a Safety Area Around the Machine
3.6 Operate Safely
3.7 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.8 Transporting the Machine on Public Roads
3.9 Tow Loads Safely
3.10 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
3.11 Fire Prevention
3.12 In Case of Fire
3.13 Wear Protective Clothing
3.14 Protect Against Noise
3.15 Handle Chemical Products Safely
3.16 Service Machines Safely
3.17 Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
3.18 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.19 Service Tires Safely
3.20 Practice Safe Maintenance
3.21 Support Machine Properly
3.22 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.23 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.24 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.25 Avoid High-Pressure Jet on Safety Decals
3.26 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3.27 Safety Features
4 Safety Signs
4.1 Platform Decals (Left-Hand Side)
4.2 Platform Decals (Right-Hand Side)
5 Attach to Windrower
5.1 Attach Hydraulic Motor
5.2 Connect Transport Lights
6 Fire Prevention
6.1 Recommended Fire Prevention
6.2 Fire Extinguisher Operation
6.3 Prepare for Emergencies
6.4 Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
6.5 Fire Extinguisher
6.6 In Case of Fire
7 Transporting
7.1 Prepare Platform for Transport
7.2 Use Safety Lights and Devices
7.3 Keep Riders Off Machine
7.4 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
7.5 Transport Speed
8 Break-In Period
8.1 Break-In Platform
9 Operating
9.1 Keep Riders Off Machine
9.2 Follow Safe Operating Procedures
9.3 Daily Checks
9.4 Settings for Various Crop Conditions
9.5 Raise Doors
9.6 Lower Doors
9.7 Adjust Platform Cutterbar Angle
9.8 Adjust Gauge Shoes
9.9 Adjust Platform Float
9.10 Adjust Windrow Width
9.11 Adjust Swath Board
9.12 Check Impeller Conditioning Effect
9.13 Adjust Impeller Conditioning Intensity
9.14 Change Impeller Speed
9.15 Properly Roll Conditioned Crop
9.16 Change Roll Speed
9.17 Adjust Roll Pressure
9.18 Adjust Roll Spacing
10 Attachments
10.1 1000 RPM Impeller Speed
10.2 Wrench
10.3 Quick-Change Knives
11 Lubrication and Maintenance
11.1 Practice Safe Maintenance
11.2 Lubricate and Maintain Machine Safely
11.3 Observe Service Intervals
11.4 Grease
11.5 Cutterbar and Roll Drive Gear Case Oil
11.6 Swivel Gear Case Oil
11.7 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
11.8 Mixing of Lubricants
11.9 Lubricant Storage
11.10 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
11.11 Service Intervals
11.12 Clean Cutterbar Every 10 hours and As Required
11.13 Check Knife Retainer Wear (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)—As Required
11.14 Clean Cutterbar—Every 10 Hours
11.15 Lubricate Cutterbar Driveline—Every 10 Hours
11.16 Lubricate Roll Pivots (Roll Conditioner)—Every 10 Hours
11.17 Lubricate Roll Driveline—Every 10 Hours
11.18 Change Oil in Cutterbar Input Drive Gear Case—First 50 Hours
11.19 Change Oil in Cutterbar—First 50 Hours
11.20 Check Cutterbar Oil Level—Every 50 Hours
11.21 Check Hydraulic Hoses—Every 50 Hours
11.22 Check Cutterbar Input Drive Gear Case Oil Level—Every 250 Hours
11.23 Change Cutterbar Oil—Every 250 Hours or Yearly
11.24 Change Roll Drive Gear Case Oil—Every 250 Hours or Yearly
11.25 Change Cutterbar Input Drive Gear Case Oil—Every 250 Hours or Yearly
11.26 Check Knife Retainer Wear (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)—Every 300 Hours or Yearly
11.27 Replace Hydraulic Hoses—Every 6 Years
12 Troubleshooting
12.1 Platform Operation
13 Service
13.1 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
13.2 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
13.3 Practice Safe Service Procedures
13.4 Service Machines Safely
13.5 Use Genuine John Deere Parts
13.6 Work in Clean Area
13.7 Adjust Impeller Drive Belt Tension
13.8 Replace Impeller Drive Belt
13.9 Adjust Roll Conditioner Drive Belt Tension
13.10 Replace Roll Conditioner Drive Belt
13.11 Synchronize Conditioner Rolls
13.12 Remove Disks
13.13 Install Disks and Check Synchronization
13.14 Replace Knives (Machine without Quick-Change Knives)
13.15 Replace Knives (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
13.16 Understand Direction of Knife Rotation
13.17 Check Knives
13.18 Check Knife Wear
13.19 Check Knife Fitting Hole
13.20 Check Knife Hardware
13.21 Check Knife Bolt Wear
13.22 Check Knife Lock Nut Wear
13.23 Check Knife Retainer Wear (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
13.24 Replace Wear Shield on Knife Bolt
13.25 Replace Knife Bolt (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
13.26 Replace Disk Scraper (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
13.27 Replace Disk Driver
13.28 Replace Left-Hand End Converging Disk Driver
13.29 Replace Right-Hand End Converging Disk Driver
13.30 Replace Impeller Tines
14 Storage
14.1 Store Platform (End of Season)
14.2 Remove Platform from Storage (Beginning of Season)
15 Specifications
15.1 Specification for R400 Platform
15.2 Gear Case and Cutterbar Capacities
16 Serial Numbers
16.1 Serial Number Plate
16.2 Platform Serial Number Record
16.3 Keep Proof of Ownership
16.4 Keep Machines Secure
17 Index
18 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
18.1 John Deere Is At Your Service