Tips and Knowledge Base

Pre-Harvest Checklist: How to Get Your Crary® Wind System™ Ready for Harvest

Ensuring your Crary® Wind System™ is in top condition before you start harvest can save you time and money. Ryan from Crary recently shared some practical steps in a preseason checkup video, and we’ve broken them down here into a simple guide.

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Lamb Cradle Bucket Size Guide

Choosing the right lamb bucket size for your Harvestaire Lamb Marking Cradle is essential for efficiency, ease of handling, and the well-being of both the lambs and the person performing the marking. The primary factor in selecting a bucket size is the age and size of the lambs, as well as the weight the handler can comfortably lift.

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End Of Harvest Season Tips

As harvest starts to draw to an end, before putting the header in the shed, remember to write all the machine faults on the window with a white board marker for the mechanic to repair in the off season. When writing on the window, don’t forget to list any faults about the Tractor, Chaser bin and anything else on the farm for the mechanic to repair.

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Front Repair Kit Set-ups

A broken knife section or a missing bolt can bring the entire harvest operation to a halt, causing stress and costing you money.

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Don't let blunt knives slow you down this harvest

When your guards and knife section cutting edges wear down, crop begins to pinch and tear, reducing efficiency and draws horsepower. Regularly inspecting for signs of wear and damage and knowing when to replace worn parts can save you downtime, increase ground speed, save fuel and improve performance.

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Which Direction Do I Install a Posifeed Roller?

Which direction to install the Posifeed Roller is determined by the feeding speed required, and crop conditions.

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Be Prepared for a Matting Tear, Draper Belting Repair Kits

Unexpected situations that cause minor tears or holes in equipment can happen in the paddock. While it’s never ideal, you can find yourself mid-season with a broken draper belt. Instead of ordering a new belt, order a repair kit that can help you keep moving during harvest season.

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How to identify a V-Belt

If the branding on the v-belt is still intact, the easiest way to identify it is to simply read the part number. Unfortunately, after hours of use, the brand is often worn off and not legible. In this case, it becomes necessary to take note of the dimensions of the belt.

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