Adjust spring-loaded idlers to the gauge. Check tire inflation. Check freon sight glass. Lubricate as advised. . The trick is to harvest it without costly delays and with a minimum of grain loss.
Research shows good equipment preparation and maintenance can cut harvest losses in half.
Jim Patrico Research shows you can cut that loss by half by getting your equipment in top shape. Here are some tips from experts on avoiding equipment breakdowns and preparing for a productive harvest. Combines Check your combine from the front to the back, starting with the header, suggests Rich Bull, John Deere product specialist. Check to make sure the header is level. If the header is not level when you get to the field, you run the risk of losing grain because you will feed crop unevenly into the feeder house.