Pre-Starting Checks: Daily - MacDon 3020 Operator's Manual

Pull-type windrower
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PRE-STARTING CHECKS
Do the following each day before start-up:
CAUTION:
1. Clear the area of other persons, pets etc.
Keep children away from machinery. Walk
around the windrower to be sure no one is
under, on or close to it.
2. Remove foreign objects from the machine
and surrounding area.
3. Wear close fitting clothing and protective
shoes with slip resistant soles.
As well, carry with you any protective
clothing and personal safety devices that
COULD be necessary through the day. Don't
take chances.
You may need:
- a hard hat
- protective glasses or goggles
- heavy gloves
- respirator or filter mask
- wet weather gear.
4. Protect against noise. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such as ear muffs
or
ear
plugs
objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
5. Check the machine for leaks or any parts
that are missing, broken, or not working
correctly.
NOTE:
Use
proper
searching for pressurized fluid leaks. See
"Hydraulics"
in
section.
6. Be sure tractor and windrower are properly
attached, all controls are in neutral and
tractor brake is engaged.
7. Clean all lights and reflective surfaces on
the machine. Check lights for proper
operation.
8. Apply draper tension by rotating tension levers
(A) towards center of drapers.
9. Perform all Daily maintenance. See Mainte-
nance/Service section.
Form # 147021
OPERATION
to
protect
against
procedure
when
Maintenance/Service
PROTECT YOURSELF
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
APPLY DRAPER TENSION
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