John Deere 445 Rotary Harvesting Unit Operator Manual OMLCA113186

Description

• Model List:
  • 445 Rotary Harvesting Unit

• 1. Contents
• 1.1. Predelivery Inspection
• 1.1.1. Predelivery Checklist
• 1.1.2. Delivery Checklist
• 1.1.3. AfterSale Checklist
• 1.2. Identification View
• 1.2.1. Identification View
• 1.2.2. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.2.3. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.2.4. Understand Signal Words
• 1.2.5. Observe Road Traffic Regulations
• 1.2.6. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.2.7. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.2.8. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.2.9. Check Machine Safety
• 1.2.10. Avoid Entanglement
• 1.2.11. Guards and Shields
• 1.2.12. Stay Clear of Harvesting Units
• 1.2.13. Keep Hands Away From Knives
• 1.2.14. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.2.15. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.2.16. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.2.17. Service Machines Safely
• 1.2.18. Support Machine Properly
• 1.2.19. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.2.20. Transport With Harvesting Unit Installed
• 1.2.21. Ballasting for Safe Ground Contact
• 1.2.22. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.2.23. Dispose of Waste Properly
• 1.2.24. Avoid HighPressure Jet on Safety Decals
• 1.2.25. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.3. Safety Decals
• 1.3.1. Pictorial Safety Signs
• 1.3.2. Operators Manual
• 1.3.3. Repair and Maintenance
• 1.3.4. Crushing Danger Area
• 1.3.5. Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.3.6. Rotating Blade
• 1.3.7. Rotating Drums
• 1.3.8. Input Transmission
• 1.3.9. Folding Area
• 1.3.10. Driveline
• 1.3.11. Hydraulic Lines
• 1.3.12. Stay Clear of Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.3.13. Hanging Points
• 1.4. Preparing the 7000 Series Forage Harvester
• 1.4.1. Before Attaching the Harvesting Unit
• 1.5. Attaching to a 7000 Series Forage Harvester
• 1.5.1. Attaching and Detaching the Harvesting Unit
• 1.5.2. Locking the Harvesting Unit
• 1.5.3. Drive Shaft
• 1.5.4. Connecting the Hydraulic System
• 1.6. Attaching to a 8000 Series Forage Harvester
• 1.6.1. Attaching the Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.6.2. Detaching the Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.7. Transport
• 1.7.1. Special Road Regulations
• 1.7.2. Accident Prevention
• 1.7.3. Hanging Points
• 1.7.4. Folding the Harvesting Unit
• 1.8. Operating the Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.8.1. Method of Operation, 445 Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.8.2. Removing Tensioner Strap
• 1.8.3. Adjusting the Feed Bar
• 1.8.4. Skid Plates
• 1.8.5. Operating the Harvesting Unit
• 1.8.6. Harvesting DownCrop
• 1.8.7. Harvesting ShortStemmed Corn
• 1.8.8. Harvesting WholeCrop Silage (WCS)
• 1.8.9. Adjusting Length of CutCharts
• 1.9. Attachments
• 1.9.1. Special Kit for Row Guidance (Steering Assistance)
• 1.9.2. Special Kit for WholeCrop Silage
• 1.10. Troubleshooting
• 1.10.1. Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.11. Lubrication and Periodic Service
• 1.11.1. Service Intervals
• 1.11.2. Gear Oil
• 1.11.3. Main Drive Friction Clutch Coolant (Optional)
• 1.11.4. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 1.11.5. Transmissions of 445 Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.11.6. Every 10 Hours Lubrication Service Points
• 1.11.7. Every 10 Hours Automatic Driveline Coupler (8000 Series Forage Harvesters)
• 1.11.8. Every 50 Hours Lubrication Service Points
• 1.11.9. At the Start of the Harvesting Season
• 1.11.10. Every 10 Hours (Daily, or More Often if Necessary)
• 1.11.11. Every 50 Hours (Once a Week)
• 1.11.12. Every 2 or 3 YearsMain Drive Friction Clutch Coolant (Optional)
• 1.11.13. EndofSeason Service
• 1.12. Service
• 1.12.1. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.12.2. Main Drive Friction Clutches
• 1.12.3. Main Drive Friction ClutchesWater Cooled (Optional)
• 1.12.4. Friction Clutches in the Gathering and Feed Drums
• 1.12.5. Intake and Cutting Area
• 1.12.6. Crop Feed Area
• 1.12.7. Drive for DownCrop Auger
• 1.12.8. Cleaning Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.13. Storage
• 1.13.1. Storage at the End of the Harvesting Season
• 1.13.2. Removing from Storage at Start of Season
• 1.14. Specifications
• 1.14.1. Rotary Harvesting Unit
• 1.14.2. Sound Level
• 1.14.3. EC Declaration of Conformity
• 1.15. Serial Number
• 1.15.1. Harvesting Unit Serial Number Plate
• 1.15.2. Serial Number
• 1.16. John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
• 1.16.1. John Deere Parts
• 1.16.2. The Right Tools
• 1.16.3. WellTrained Technicians
• 1.16.4. Prompt Service
• 2. Page Number
• 2.1. Section CLIST
• 2.2. Section 00
• 2.3. Section 05
• 2.4. Section 10
• 2.5. Section 15
• 2.6. Section 20
• 2.7. Section 25
• 2.8. Section 30
• 2.9. Section 35
• 2.10. Section 40
• 2.11. Section 45
• 2.12. Section 50
• 2.13. Section 55
• 2.14. Section 60
• 2.15. Section 65
• 2.16. Section 70