SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

SERVICING

The following instructions are provided to assist the Operator in the use of the header.

Detailed maintenance, service, and parts information are contained in the Service

Instruction Manual, and the Parts Catalog that are available from your MacDon Dealer.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, before servicing header or opening drive covers:

• Fully lower the header. If necessary to

service in the raised position, always engage lift cylinder stops.

• Stop engine, and remove key.

• Engage park brake.

• Wait for all moving parts to stop.

PROCEDURES

• Park on level surface when possible.

Block wheels securely if windrower is parked on an incline. Follow all recommendations in your Windrower

Operator's Manual.

• Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long

hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.

• Wear protective shoes with slip-resistant

soles, a hard hat, protective glasses or goggles and heavy gloves.

• If more than one person is servicing the

machine at the same time, be aware that rotating a driveline or other mechanically driven component by hand (for example, accessing a lube fitting) will cause drive components in other areas (belts, pulleys, and sickle) to move. Stay clear of driven components at all times.

• Be prepared if an accident should occur.

Know where the first aid kit and fire extinguishers are located and how to use them.

• Keep the service area clean and dry. Wet

or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.

• Use adequate light for the job at hand.

• Replace all shields removed or opened for

service.

• Use only service and repair parts made or

approved by the equipment manufacturer.

Substituted parts may not meet strength, design or safety requirements.

• Keep the machine clean. Never use

gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or flammable.

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