Combine Harvest Preparation Checklist
A combine harvest preparation checklist for getting the combine, header, and support equipment ready before harvest begins.
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What is on this checklist
- Review last season's repair notes
- Change fluids and filters per the manual
- Inspect belts, chains, and bearings
- Check the header, knives, and reel
- Inspect the rotor or cylinder and concaves
- Check sieves and chaffer settings
- Test the unloading auger
- Check tires and fire extinguisher
- Run the machine and look for problems
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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