Top 5 Tips To Maintain a Strong Finish To Harvest

The harvest season places a high demand on equipment, and unexpected breakdowns or poor performance can have a substantial impact on output since time spent repairing combines takes away from important periods in the field. As the fall harvest comes to a conclusion, consider these five Combine harvester maintenance guidelines to ensure your final days in the field aren't spent in the shop completing repairs.

Understanding and Inspecting Your Machine

Prior to, as well as throughout, the harvesting season, operators should undertake complete scans of their combines. Failure to do so may result in lost time addressing issues that may have been addressed prior to the start of the day's work. It is critical to grasp the intricacies of the combination in order to adequately evaluate its health. Make sure to completely read the operator's handbook to become acquainted with the harvest's optimum settings.

Regular service checks 

Before starting the day or week's job, make sure you understand the engine oil levels, fuel filter condition, air cleaner condition, and hydraulic oil levels. After you've completed these tests, lubricate all of the combine's points according to the owner's instructions. These routine procedures will keep the combine (and all of its parts) functioning well and avoid problems.

Pre-Scout and Adjust to Field Conditions 

Before rolling the combine into the field, look for any obstacles or potential dangers to the combine's health. Prepare to change the combine settings dependent on the type and amount of grain being gathered. Stripper bar settings on corn heads should be changed dependent on ear size: the narrower the spacing, the smaller the ear.

Prepare to Make Immediate Repairs

During the closing days of the harvesting season, it's always a good idea to plan for the worst-case situation. Take a mobile phone into the field so that calls to dealers or other assistance may be made quickly in the event of a breakdown. If repairs are required, make sure to get them done as soon as feasible. Failure to correct any faults may result in greater or more frequent repairs in the future.

Prepare the combine for winter storage

Clean the combine inside and out with compressed air, since water entering the machine's internal compartments can cause corrosion. Run the machine while examining fan belts, bearings, and any other parts that might need to be changed before storing it. If a fault is discovered, dealers may be contacted and parts changed to ensure that the combine is ready to use the next time it is required.