Pre-Starting Checks: Annual - MacDon 625 Operator's Manual

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Pre-Starting Checks: Annual

WARNING:
Protective gloves should be worn
whenever
contaminated material. Protective gloves must
be
unlined
materials,
polyethylene, or neoprene.
PESTICIDE LABEL FOR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO BE WORN WHILE
HANDLING A PESTICIDE.
WARNING:
spray tank and system should be
emptied of chemical mixture and
flushed with clean water before servicing the
spray system.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY!
system hoses may contain pressure
and cause the chemical mixture to
come in contact with the operator. CHECK THE
PESTICIDE LABEL
FOR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO BE WORN WHILE
HANDLING A PESTICIDE.
Do the following at start of each operating season:
CAUTION:
1. Review the Operator's Manuals to refresh
your memory on safety and operating
recommendations.
2. Review all safety signs and other decals on
the machine and note hazard areas.
3. Fold and unfold the spray booms (refer to
page 25 for instructions) and listen for
interference
as
clearances, etc.
4. Re-acquaint yourself with the controls,
steering and handling before beginning
operation.
ALSO:
5. Perform all annual maintenance on the Self-
Propelled
Windrower.
Maintenance Checklist section in the Self-
Propelled Windrower Operator's Manual.
6. Clean the supply tank and fill it with clean
water. Clean the line strainer.
OPERATION
AVOID
INJURY!
handling
pesticide
made
of
rubber,
CHECK THE
DIRECTIONS
ON
AVOID INJURY!
The
Spray
DIRECTIONS
ON
well
as
check
for
Refer
to
the
7. Remove all nozzle tips and strainers. Flush
the hoses and the booms with clean water.
Check all connections for leaks. Replace and
check the nozzle tips for proper operation and
spray distribution.
8. Check the calibration of the sprayer. Ensure
the pressure gauges work properly.
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