Combine Pre-Harvest Preparations

As harvest is gearing up across the FC territory, it is important to make sure that proper safety steps are being taken when harvesting. In fact, your safety check should take place before farmers turn on their combine. Below are several important pre-harvest safety tips to consider.

Stay safe during harvest. Photo (c) Nick Halverson

• Begin several weeks before harvest to allow necessary lead time to secure needed replacement parts and to efficiently prepare the combine for harvest.
• Review your operator’s manual. A quick review will help experienced operators refresh their memories about correct operating procedures and appropriate safety precautions.
• Thoroughly clean the combine to remove any field trash, rodent nests, and oil or grease buildup.
• Carefully check for loose or missing nuts, screws, shields, and sheet metal.
• Inspect all belts, chains, and other drive components. 

We look forward to seeing you drop of your harvest at one of our locations this season. Stay safe! Together we can!

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