Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Customer Name

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Machine Make and Model

  • Machine Serial Number

  • Machine Hours

  • Clear photos of all 4 sides of Harvester

Appraisal Inspection

Running Checks

  • Check Park Brake

  • Record High and Low Engine Speeds

  • Check Harvesting Functions Safety Relay

  • Check Safety Switch (Quick Stop)

  • Test Drive, note any issues with functions

  • Engage Reverse Feed

  • Engage Forward Feed

  • Check Forward/Reverse Tracking

  • Engage Harvesting Functions

  • Check for fan speed reading in operators station Fan balance while running

  • Check Elevator Function

  • Check Crop Divider Functions

  • Check Topper Functions

  • Check Cab Functions

  • Check for DTC Codes - If Yes note all active and inactive codes

  • Check A/C and heater function for proper operation

  • Inspect seat suspension and upholstery

  • Inspect A/C and heater filters

  • Inspect door and window seals, hinges, and latches

  • Overhead control panel condition

  • Corner post instruments

  • Multifunction lever

  • Armrest control panel

  • Foot pedals

  • Washer/wiper motor functions

  • Lights & indicator function

  • Hi Lo switch

  • Fridge operation

  • Inspect seat belts

  • Steering column

Body and Panels

  • Check for missing or loose hardware

  • Check platforms, covers and hand rails

  • Inspect fire extinguishers (If equipped) Are they in date?

  • Inspect steps, hand rails, and guard rails

  • Check all Safety decals

  • Check all safety shields, covers, and shrouds

  • Check SMV sign and all warning devices

Elevator System

  • Inspect elevator chain

  • Inspect elevator slats and floors

  • Inspect hydraulic lines

  • Check for correct routing and damage to hoses/fittings

  • Check chain tension mechanism

  • Check chain sprockets & bearings

  • Inspect secondary fan

  • Check secondary hood

  • Check bin flap

  • Inspect lift rams, pins & ropes

  • Inspect slew table

  • Inspect slew rams

  • Inspect slew pins & bushes

  • Check yield monitor system (if installed)

  • Check shields

  • Inspect load centre compartment

  • Check roller bearings

  • Inspect hoses and connections

  • Check for correct routing and damage to hoses/fittings

Engine

  • Inspect engine for leaks and physical damage

  • Check air intake prefilters, hoses and clamps

  • No cracks/twisted hoses. Fittings & supports tight

  • Inspect inner and outer air filters

  • Check exhaust system for cracks and leaks

  • Check cooling system for leaks

  • Inspect radiator hoses

  • Inspect engine coolant condition/level to include anti freeze

  • Oil and filter change (if required)

  • Inspect reversing fan

  • Check engine fan pulleys

  • Inspect engine belt

  • Inspect fuel tank leaks, cracks and correct fuel level sender operation

  • Check fuel/water separator

  • Inspect batteries for overheating, cell failure.

  • Inspect starter cables and wiring

Hydraulics/Pump Drive

  • Check hydraulic oil level

  • Inspect hydraulic filters x3

  • Inspect pump drive box

  • Inspect for leaks or damage

  • Inspect reservoir fill cap

  • Clean all dirt and debris from cap

  • Inspect hoses and connections

  • Check for correct routing and damage to hoses/fittings

  • Check pump drive box oil level

  • Inspect the four hydraulic pumps on pump stack

  • Check system relief pressure (See manual for specification's)

Electrical

  • Inspect electrical harnesses

  • Inspect solenoids & connections

  • Main hydraulic solenoids

  • Inspect all control units

  • Check AMS operation

  • Check all AMS components operate correctly (if equipped)

  • Inspect elevator harness

  • Inspect fuse and relay boards

Feed System

  • Inspect all grease points for evidence of lubrication or blockages

  • Inspect all bearings and bushings

  • Inspect hydraulic lines

  • Check for hydraulic oil leaks

  • Check topper boom pins & bushes

  • Check for height, tilt and side knife ram leaks

  • Inspect collector drums for damage

  • Check crop divider pins and bushes

  • Inspect crop divider shoes

  • Inspect floating crop divider system (if equipped)

  • Inspect Chopper oil level/condition

  • Inspect feed rollers & chopper drums

  • Inspect all wear plates

  • Check base cutter oil level/condition

  • Inspect base cutter legs

  • Check butt lifter

  • Inspect off side chopper bearings

  • Check knock down rollers

  • Check for correct routing and damage to hoses/fittings

  • Check for correct routing and damage to hoses/fittings

  • Inspect Chopper blades & keepers for excessive damage

  • Inspect base cutter blades for excess damage

  • Inspect fan mounts

  • Inspect hood and hood liner

Undercarriage

  • Inspect Chain & grousers/Wheels

  • Inspect track frames

  • Inspect steering system hydraulic hoses

  • Inspect track tension components

  • Check final drive oil level

  • Check dead axle (tracks only)

  • Check Ubolts

  • Check tire inflation (Wheeled only)

Follow up Information

  • Any general concerns

  • Any extra comments

  • When was the last service completed? Is there evidence of completion?

  • Was a valve set completed at 3000HRS? If so, completed by whom?

  • Is there any aftermarket items fitted?

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