John Deere 388 Mower-Conditioner Operator Manual OMCC59206

Description

• Model List:
  • 388 Mower-Conditioner

• 1. Contents
• 1.1. Identification Views
• 1.1.1. MowerConditioner
• 1.1.2. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.1.3. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.1.4. Understand Signal Words
• 1.1.5. Maintain a Safety Area Around the Machine
• 1.1.6. Observe Road Traffic Regulations
• 1.1.7. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.1.8. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.1.9. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.1.10. Check Machine Safety
• 1.1.11. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.1.12. Operate Safely
• 1.1.13. Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
• 1.1.14. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.1.15. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.1.16. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.1.17. Service Machines Safely
• 1.1.18. Support Machine Properly
• 1.1.19. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.1.20. Service Accumulator Systems Safely
• 1.1.21. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.1.22. Dispose of Waste Properly
• 1.1.23. Use Genuine John Deere Parts
• 1.1.24. Avoid HighPressure Jet on Cylinders
• 1.1.25. Avoid HighPressure Jet on Safety Signs
• 1.2. Safety Signs
• 1.2.1. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.2.2. Safety Sign Locations
• 1.3. Preparing the Tractor
• 1.3.1. Tractor Compatibility for 388 MowerConditioner
• 1.3.2. Preparing Tractor for Hitching the MowerConditioner
• 1.3.3. Tractor PTO Speed
• 1.3.4. Selective Control Valve (SCV)
• 1.3.5. Stabilizer
• 1.3.6. Set Draft Links for Hitching MowerConditioner
• 1.3.7. Rockshaft Selector
• 1.3.8. Install Control Monitor
• 1.4. Preparing the MowerConditioner
• 1.4.1. Checking and Lubricating MowerConditioner
• 1.5. Attaching
• 1.5.1. PTO Speed
• 1.5.2. Attach Machine to Tractor with Quick Hitch
• 1.5.3. Attach MowerConditioner to Three Point Hitch (Tractor without Q
• 1.5.4. Raise Jackstand
• 1.5.5. Set Machine Frame Operating Height
• 1.5.6. Connect Hydraulic Hoses to Tractor Selective Control Valve
• 1.5.7. Connect Hydraulic Hoses to the Front MowerConditioner
• 1.5.8. Connect Wiring Harness
• 1.5.9. Adjust Telescoping Driveline
• 1.5.10. Connect Telescoping Driveline
• 1.5.11. Attach Transport Latch Rope
• 1.6. Detaching
• 1.6.1. Detach MowerConditioner
• 1.6.2. Lower Jackstands
• 1.6.3. Detach Telescoping Driveline
• 1.6.4. Detach Hydraulic Hoses
• 1.6.5. Disconnect Control Monitor and Electrical Plug
• 1.6.6. Disconnect from Quick Hitch
• 1.6.7. Disconnect from ThreePoint Hitch
• 1.7. Transporting MowerConditioner
• 1.7.1. Observe Local Transport Regulation
• 1.7.2. Preparing MowerConditioner for Transport
• 1.7.3. Fold MowerConditioner into Transport Position
• 1.8. Breakingin
• 1.8.1. BreakIn MowerConditioner
• 1.8.2. After the First 10 Hours of Operation Change Cutterbar Oil
• 1.9. Operating Control Monitor
• 1.9.1. Control Monitor Panel Description
• 1.9.2. Control Monitor Function Description
• 1.10. Operating MowerConditioner
• 1.10.1. PreOperation Checklist
• 1.10.2. Starting and Operating MowerConditioner
• 1.10.3. Front Safety Curtains
• 1.10.4. Side Safety Curtains
• 1.10.5. Unfold MowerConditioner Units to Work Position
• 1.10.6. Moving MowerConditioner to Headland Turn Position
• 1.10.7. Adjust MowerConditioner Lateral Offset
• 1.10.8. Set Machine Ground Pressure
• 1.10.9. Adjusting Cutting Height
• 1.10.10. Adjust Conditioning Intensity
• 1.10.11. Adjust Conditioning Hood
• 1.10.12. Adjust Rotor Speed
• 1.10.13. Check Conditioning Effect
• 1.10.14. Adjust Windrow Width (Without Wide Spread Deflector)
• 1.10.15. Adjusting Windrow Width (With Wide Spread Deflector Bundle)
• 1.10.16. Operating in Adverse Field Conditions
• 1.11. Attachments
• 1.11.1. Wide Spread Deflector Bundle
• 1.11.2. Grass Flow Accelerators
• 1.12. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.12.1. Observe Service Intervals
• 1.12.2. Gear Case Oil
• 1.12.3. Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
• 1.12.4. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 1.12.5. Lubricant Storage
• 1.12.6. Mixing of Lubricants
• 1.12.7. Every 50 HoursOffset Frame Pivots
• 1.12.8. Every 50 HoursOffset Cylinder Ball Joints
• 1.12.9. Every 50 HoursHeadland Turn Cylinder Ball Joints and Yokes
• 1.12.10. Every 50 HoursMowerConditioner Unit Stop and Stop Yoke
• 1.12.11. Every 50 HoursMowerConditioner Unit Frame Pivots
• 1.12.12. Every 100 Hours Hydraulic Hoses
• 1.12.13. Every 200 Hours or at Least Once a Year Cutterbars
• 1.12.14. Checking Cutterbar Oil Level
• 1.12.15. Every 200 Hours or at Least Once a Year Main Gear Case
• 1.12.16. Checking Main Gearbox Oil Level
• 1.12.17. Every 200 Hours or at Least Once a Year Cutterbar Gear Case
• 1.12.18. Checking Cutterbar Gearbox Oil Level
• 1.12.19. Every 250 HoursTelescoping HookUp and Secondary Transmissions
• 1.12.20. Every 3 Years Accumulators
• 1.12.21. Every 6 Years Hydraulic Hoses
• 1.13. Troubleshooting
• 1.13.1. MowerConditioner Operation
• 1.13.2. End Yokes
• 1.13.3. Inboard Yokes
• 1.13.4. Profile Tubes
• 1.13.5. Telescoping HookUp Guards
• 1.14. Service
• 1.14.1. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.14.2. Check Slip Clutch
• 1.14.3. Adjusting Belt Tension
• 1.14.4. Replace Drive Belts
• 1.14.5. Replacing Rotor Tines
• 1.14.6. Check HydroPneumatic Accumulators
• 1.14.7. Adjusting Stop Yoke Damper Position
• 1.14.8. Adjusting Transport Cylinder Yokes
• 1.14.9. Adjusting Headland Silent Block Stops
• 1.14.10. Remove Disks
• 1.14.11. Install and Synchronize Disks
• 1.14.12. Check the Knives
• 1.14.13. Understand Direction of Knife Rotation
• 1.14.14. Direction of Disk Rotation
• 1.14.15. Remove and Service Knives
• 1.14.16. Install Knives
• 1.14.17. Check Knife Wear
• 1.14.18. Check Knife Fitting Hole
• 1.14.19. Checking Hardware Torques
• 1.14.20. Check Knife Hardware
• 1.14.21. Check Knife Screw Wear
• 1.14.22. Check Knife Lock Nut Wear
• 1.15. Storage
• 1.15.1. After the Season
• 1.15.2. Before the Season
• 1.16. Specifications
• 1.16.1. Specifications 388 MowerConditioner
• 1.17. Serial Numbers
• 1.17.1. Serial Number Plate
• 1.17.2. Serial Number Plate Description
• 1.17.3. Record Serial Number
• 1.17.4. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 1.17.5. Keep Machines Secure
• 1.18. John Deere Service Literature Available
• 1.18.1. Technical Information
• 1.19. John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
• 1.19.1. John Deere Is At Your Service
• 2. Page Number
• 2.1. Section 00
• 2.2. Section 05
• 2.3. Section 10
• 2.4. Section 15
• 2.5. Section 20
• 2.6. Section 25
• 2.7. Section 30
• 2.8. Section 35
• 2.9. Section 40
• 2.10. Section 45
• 2.11. Section 50
• 2.12. Section 55
• 2.13. Section 60
• 2.14. Section 65
• 2.15. Section 70
• 2.16. Section 75
• 2.17. Section 80
• 2.18. Section 85
• 2.19. Section SLIT