Operational Safety; Header Safety Props - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

3.2 Operational Safety

CAUTION
Adhere to the following safety precautions:
• Follow all safety and operational instructions
provided in your operator's manuals. If you do not
have a combine manual, get one from your Dealer and
read it thoroughly.
• Never attempt to start the engine or operate the
machine except from the combine seat.
• Check the operation of all controls in a safe, clear
area before starting work.
• Do NOT allow riders on the combine.
CAUTION
• Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.
• Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks, ditches,
or holes.
• Drive slowly through gates and doorways.
• When working on inclines, travel uphill or downhill
whenever possible. Be sure to keep transmission in
gear when travelling downhill.
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving machine.
• Do NOT leave operator's station while the engine is
running.
• To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of a machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before adjusting or removing plugged material from the machine.
• Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises. If there is any indication of trouble, shut down and
inspect the machine. Follow proper shutdown procedure. Refer to
page 41.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

3.2.1 Header Safety Props

The header safety props, located on the header lift cylinders, prevent the lift cylinders from unexpectedly retracting
and lowering the header. Refer to your combine operator's manual for instructions.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason.
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OPERATION
Figure 3.1: No Riders
Figure 3.2: Bystander Safety
3.4 Shutting down the Combine,
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