John Deere R400 Rotary Platform Operator Manual OMFH348859

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Spanish Safety Signs and Operator’s Manual
2.5 Replace Safety Signs
2.6 Operate Safely
2.7 Keep Riders and Children Off Machine
2.8 Ballast for Safe Ground Contact
2.9 Prepare for Emergencies
2.10 In Case of Fire
2.11 Wear Protective Clothing
2.12 Stay Clear of Platform
2.13 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.14 Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
2.15 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.16 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.17 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.18 Install All Shields and Guards
2.19 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.20 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.21 Fire Prevention
2.22 In Case of Fire
2.23 Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
2.24 Transporting the Machine on Public Roads
2.25 Support Machine Properly
2.26 Service Drive Belts Safely
2.27 Use Proper Lifting Equipment
2.28 Avoid Backover Accidents
2.29 Before Operating
2.30 Use Proper Tools
2.31 Practice Safe Service Procedures
2.32 Safety Features
3 Safety Sign Location
3.1 Platform Decals (Left-Hand Side)
3.2 Platform Decals- Left-Hand Side (Rear)
3.3 Platform Decals (Roll Machine, Right-Hand Side)
3.4 Platform Decals (Impeller Machine, Right-Hand Side)
4 Attaching and Detaching Platform
4.1 Attach Hydraulic Motor
4.2 Connect Transport Lights
5 Fire Prevention
5.1 Recommended Fire Prevention
5.2 Fire Extinguisher Operation
5.3 Prepare for Emergencies
5.4 Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
5.5 Fire Extinguisher
5.6 Fire Extinguisher Location
5.7 In Case of Fire
6 Transporting
6.1 Prepare Platform for Transport
6.2 Use Safety Lights and Devices
6.3 Keep Riders Off Machine
6.4 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
6.5 Transport Speed
7 Break In Period
7.1 Break-In Platform
8 Operating
8.1 Keep Riders Off Machine
8.2 Keep Riders Off Machine
8.3 Daily Checks
8.4 Settings for Various Crop Conditions
8.5 Raise Doors
8.6 Lower Doors
8.7 Adjust Platform Cutterbar Angle
8.8 Adjust Gauge Shoes
8.9 Adjust Platform Float
8.10 Adjust Windrow Width
8.11 Adjust Swath Board
8.12 Check Impeller Conditioning Effect
8.13 Adjust Impeller Conditioning Intensity
8.14 Change Impeller Speed
8.15 Properly Roll Conditioned Crop
8.16 Change Roll Speed
8.17 Adjust Roll Pressure
8.18 Adjust Roll Spacing
9 Attachments
9.1 1000 RPM Impeller Speed
9.2 Wrench
9.3 Quick-Change Knives
10 Lubrication and Maintenance
10.1 Practice Safe Maintenance
10.2 Lubricate and Maintain Machine Safely
10.3 Observe Service Intervals
10.4 Grease
10.5 Cutterbar and Roll Drive Gear Case Oil
10.6 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
10.7 Mixing of Lubricants
10.8 Lubricant Storage
10.9 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
10.10 Service Intervals
10.11 Clean Cutterbar Every 10 hours and As Required
10.12 Check Knife Retainer Wear (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)—As Required
10.13 Clean Cutterbar—Every 10 Hours
10.14 Lubricate Cutterbar Driveline—Every 10 Hours
10.15 Lubricate Roll Pivots (Roll Conditioner)—Every 10 Hours
10.16 Lubricate Roll Driveline—Every 10 Hours
10.17 Change Oil in Cutterbar Input Drive Gear Case—First 50 Hours
10.18 Change Oil in Cutterbar—First 50 Hours
10.19 Check Cutterbar Oil Level—Every 50 Hours
10.20 Check Hydraulic Hoses—Every 50 Hours
10.21 Check Cutterbar Input Drive Gear Case Oil Level—Every 250 Hours
10.22 Change Cutterbar Oil—Every 250 Hours or Yearly
10.23 Change Roll Drive Gear Case Oil—Every 250 Hours or Yearly
10.24 Change Cutterbar Input Drive Gear Case Oil—Every 250 Hours or Yearly
10.25 Check Knife Retainer Wear (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)—Every 300 Hours or Yearly
10.26 Replace Hydraulic Hoses—Every 6 Years
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Platform Operation
12 Service
12.1 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
12.2 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
12.3 Practice Safe Service Procedures
12.4 Service Machines Safely
12.5 Use Genuine John Deere Parts
12.6 Work in Clean Area
12.7 Adjust Impeller Drive Belt Tension
12.8 Replace Impeller Drive Belt
12.9 Adjust Roll Conditioner Drive Belt Tension
12.10 Replace Roll Conditioner Drive Belt
12.11 Synchronize Conditioner Rolls
12.12 Remove Disks
12.13 Install Disks and Check Synchronization
12.14 Replace Knives (Machine without Quick-Change Knives)
12.15 Replace Knives (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
12.16 Understand Direction of Knife Rotation
12.17 Check Knives
12.18 Check Knife Wear
12.19 Check Knife Fitting Hole
12.20 Check Knife Hardware
12.21 Check Knife Bolt Wear
12.22 Check Knife Lock Nut Wear
12.23 Check Knife Retainer Wear (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
12.24 Replace Wear Shield on Knife Bolt
12.25 Replace Knife Bolt (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
12.26 Replace Disk Scraper (Machine with Quick-Change Knives)
12.27 Replace Disk Driver
12.28 Replace Left-Hand End Converging Disk Driver
12.29 Replace Right-Hand End Converging Disk Driver
12.30 Replace Impeller Tines
13 Storage
13.1 Store Platform (End of Season)
13.2 Remove Platform from Storage (Beginning of Season)
14 Specifications
14.1 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
14.2 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
14.3 Specification for R400 Platform
14.4 Gear Case and Cutterbar Capacities
14.5 Eurasian Economic Union
14.6 Customs Union–EAC Compliance Label Location
14.7 Machine Design Life
15 Machine Identification Numbers
15.1 Serial Number Plate
15.2 Serial Number Plate Description
15.3 Record Platform Serial Number
15.4 Keep Proof of Ownership
15.5 Keep Machines Secure
16 John Deere Service Literature Available
16.1 Technical Information
17 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
17.1 John Deere Parts
17.2 The Right Tools
17.3 Well-Trained Technicians
17.4 Prompt Service