John Deere 946, 956 Mower-Conditioner Operator Manual OMFH305940

Description

• Model List:
  • 946 Mower-Conditioner
  • 956 Mower-Conditioner

• 1. Contents
• 1.0.1. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.0.2. Understand Signal Words
• 1.0.3. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.0.4. Spanish Safety Signs and Operators Manual
• 1.0.5. Operate MowerConditioner
• 1.0.6. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.0.7. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.0.8. Fire Prevention
• 1.0.9. In Case of Fire
• 1.0.10. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.0.11. Handle Chemical Products Safely
• 1.0.12. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.0.13. Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
• 1.0.14. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.0.15. Use a Safety Chain
• 1.0.16. Tow Loads Safely
• 1.0.17. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.0.18. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.0.19. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.0.20. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.0.21. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
• 1.0.22. Safety Features
• 1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.2. Preparing the Tractor
• 1.2.1. Selecting Tractor PTO Speed
• 1.2.2. Positioning DrawbarTwoPoint Hitch
• 1.2.3. Positioning DrawbarDrawbar Hitch
• 1.2.4. Installing Hitch Adapter (Drawbar Hitch)
• 1.2.5. Adjusting Sway Blocks (TwoPoint Hitch)
• 1.2.6. Setting Hydraulic Outlets
• 1.2.7. Checking Ballast, Wheel Spacing, and Tire Inflation
• 1.2.8. Using Drawbar Shield (Drawbar Hitch)
• 1.2.9. Making Drawbar Shield (Drawbar Hitch)
• 1.3. Preparing the MowerConditioner
• 1.3.1. Prestarting Checklist
• 1.3.2. Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
• 1.3.3. Checking Wheel Hardware Torque
• 1.3.4. Positioning Hitch Pad (TwoPoint Hitch)
• 1.3.5. Assembling Hitch Pins (TwoPoint Hitch)
• 1.4. Attaching and Detaching
• 1.4.1. Attaching MowerConditioner TwoPoint Hitch to Tractor QuickCoupler Hitch
• 1.4.2. Attaching MowerConditioner TwoPoint Hitch to Tractor Draft Link Hitch
• 1.4.3. Attaching MowerConditioner Drawbar Hitch to Tractor
• 1.4.4. Assembling Main PTO Driveline Splined Telescoping Members (If Necessary)
• 1.4.5. Attaching PTO Driveline
• 1.4.6. Connecting Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness to Tractor
• 1.4.7. Checking Transport Light Function
• 1.4.8. Attaching to Tractor Hydraulic System
• 1.4.9. Detaching MowerConditioner From Tractor
• 1.5. TransportingStandard Machine
• 1.5.1. Preparing MowerConditioner for Transport
• 1.5.2. Transporting MowerConditioner
• 1.5.3. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.6. Operating the MowerConditioner
• 1.6.1. Preparing MowerConditioner for Field Operation
• 1.6.2. Breaking In MowerConditioner
• 1.6.3. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.6.4. Follow Safe Operating Procedures
• 1.6.5. Opening A New Field
• 1.6.6. Turning In Field
• 1.6.7. Settings for Various Crop Conditions
• 1.6.8. Raising and Lowering Front Doors and Curtains
• 1.6.9. Adjusting Windrow Width
• 1.6.10. Adjusting Gauge Shoes
• 1.6.11. Adjusting Carrier Frame Height
• 1.6.12. Adjusting Cut HeightTurnbuckle Top Link
• 1.6.13. Adjusting Cut HeightHydraulic Tilt Control
• 1.6.14. Adjusting Platform Float
• 1.6.15. Adjusting Roll Spacing (Roll Conditioner)
• 1.6.16. Adjusting Conditioner Roll Pressure (Roll Conditioner)
• 1.6.17. Unplugging Conditioner Rolls (Roll Conditioner)
• 1.6.18. Checking Conditioning Effect (Impeller Conditioner)
• 1.6.19. Adjusting Conditioning Intensity (Impeller Conditioner)
• 1.6.20. Changing Impeller Rotor Speed (Impeller Conditioner)
• 1.6.21. Shearing Disk Driver When Operating In the Field
• 1.6.22. Fire Prevention
• 1.6.23. Extinguishing a Fire
• 1.7. Attachments
• 1.7.1. Turnbuckle Top Link for Cutting Angle Adjustment
• 1.7.2. Hydraulic Top Link for Cutting Angle Adjustment
• 1.7.3. Drawbar Hitch
• 1.7.4. TwoPoint Hitch
• 1.7.5. Hose Support for Tractors With QuickCoupler Hitch
• 1.7.6. Fire Extinguisher and Mounting Bracket
• 1.7.7. Drawbar Shield
• 1.8. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.8.1. Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
• 1.8.2. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
• 1.8.3. Cutterbar Oil
• 1.8.4. Gear Case Oil
• 1.8.5. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 1.8.6. Mixing of Lubricants
• 1.8.7. Lubricant Storage
• 1.8.8. Observe Lubrication Symbols
• 1.8.9. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.8.10. Fire Prevention
• 1.8.11. Every 10 Hours
• 1.8.12. Every 50 Hours
• 1.8.13. Every 100 Hours
• 1.8.14. Every 200 Hours
• 1.8.15. Each Season
• 1.9. Troubleshooting
• 1.9.1. Troubleshooting
• 1.10. Service
• 1.10.1. Detailed Service InformationUse TM1824
• 1.10.2. Fire Prevention
• 1.10.3. Practice Safe Service Procedures
• 1.10.4. Keep Service Area Clean
• 1.10.5. Service Tires Safely
• 1.10.6. Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness DiagramPower Supply
• 1.10.7. Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness Diagram Main
• 1.10.8. Tail/Warning Light Wiring Harness Diagram Main
• 1.10.9. Bleeding Platform Lift Circuit
• 1.10.10. Adjusting Main Drive Belt Tension
• 1.10.11. Replacing Main Drive Belt
• 1.10.12. Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt TensionRoll Conditioner
• 1.10.13. Replacing Conditioner Drive BeltRoll Conditioner
• 1.10.14. Replacing Conditioner Drive SheaveRoll Conditioner
• 1.10.15. Adjusting Roll Timing (Roll Conditioner)
• 1.10.16. Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt TensionImpeller Conditioner
• 1.10.17. Replacing Conditioner Drive BeltImpeller Conditioner
• 1.10.18. Replacing Rotor Tines (Impeller Conditioner)
• 1.10.19. Removing Disks
• 1.10.20. Installing and Synchronizing Disks
• 1.10.21. Checking Knives
• 1.10.22. Removing Knives
• 1.10.23. Checking Knife Wear
• 1.10.24. Installing Knives
• 1.10.25. Replacing Wear Shield On Knife Bolt
• 1.10.26. Replacing Crop Accelerator
• 1.10.27. Replacing LeftHand End Disk Driver
• 1.10.28. Replacing Intermediate Disk Drivers
• 1.10.29. Replacing RightHand End Disk Driver
• 1.10.30. Adjusting Lower Crop Shields
• 1.10.31. Changing TireMowerConditioner
• 1.10.32. Fire Prevention
• 1.11. Storage
• 1.11.1. Storing MowerConditioner (End of Season)
• 1.11.2. Removing MowerConditioner From Storage (Beginning of Season)
• 1.12. Specifications
• 1.12.1. Center Pivot Rotary MowerConditioner Specifications(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)
• 1.12.2. Center Pivot Rotary MowerConditioner Specifications(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)
• 1.12.3. Machine Weights
• 1.12.4. Record Product Identification Numbers
• 1.12.5. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.12.6. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.13. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
• 1.13.1. John Deere Is At Your Service
• 2. Page Number
• 2.1. Section 05
• 2.2. Section 10
• 2.3. Section 15
• 2.4. Section 20
• 2.5. Section 25
• 2.6. Section 30
• 2.7. Section 35
• 2.8. Section 40
• 2.9. Section 45
• 2.10. Section 50
• 2.11. Section 55
• 2.12. Section 60
• 2.13. Section 65