Maintenance/Service; Preparation For Servicing; Recommended Safety Procedures - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

The following instructions are provided to assist
the operator in the use of the disc header.
Detailed maintenance,
information are contained
Instruction Manual and Parts Catalogue that are
available from your dealer.
Log hours of
"Maintenance Checklist" provided to keep a
record of scheduled maintenance.
Section 7.12, Maintenance Schedule.

7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING

CAUTION
x
To avoid personal
servicing header
covers, perform the following:
o
Fully lower the header. If necessary
to service in the raised position,
always engage header lift cylinder
stops.
o
Stop engine and remove key.
o
Engage park brake.
o
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES
x
Park on level surface when possible.
Block wheels securely if windrower is
parked on
recommendations in your Windrower
Operator's Manual.
x
Wear close-fitting clothing and cover
long hair. Never wear dangling items
such as scarves or bracelets.
x
Wear protective
resistant soles, a hard hat, protective
glasses or goggles and heavy gloves.
x
If more than one person is servicing the
machine at the same time, be aware that
rotating a
mechanically driven component by hand
(for example, accessing a lube fitting)
will cause drive components in other
areas (belts, pulleys, and disc) to move.
Stay clear of driven components at all
times.
x
Be prepared if an accident should occur.
Know where the first aid kit and fire
Form # 169089
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
service, and
in the Service
operation and use
Refer to
injury, before
or opening drive
an incline. Follow
shoes with slip-
driveline or other
extinguishers are located and how to
use them.
x
Keep the service area clean and dry.
Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet
spots can be dangerous when working
parts
with electrical equipment. Be sure all
electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
x
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
the
x
Replace all shields removed or opened
for service.
x
Use only service and repair parts made
or
manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet
requirements.
x
Keep the machine clean. Never use
gasoline,
material for cleaning purposes. These
materials
flammable.
all
35
approved by the
strength, design
naphtha or
may be toxic
Model Year - 2010
equipment
or safety
any volatile
and/or