Chapter 5: Maintenance And Servicing; Preparing Machine For Servicing - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

5 Maintenance and Servicing
The following instructions provide information about routine header service. Detailed maintenance and service
information is available in the technical service manual that is available from your Dealer. A parts catalog is
provided in the plastic manual case inside the left endshield of the header.
Log hours of operation and use the maintenance record provided (refer to
page 385) to keep track of your scheduled maintenance.

5.1 Preparing Machine for Servicing

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine
and remove key before leaving the operator's seat, and always engage safety props before going under
the machine for any reason.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, follow all the safety precautions listed before servicing header or opening
drive covers.
1. Lower the header fully. If it is necessary to service the header in the raised position, always engage the
safety props.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Engage the park brake.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
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