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 for servicing the mower conditioner.
Detailed maintenance and service information
are contained in the Service Instruction Manual
that is available from your dealer.
Catalog is located in a plastic case inside the
RH drive compartment.
Log hours of
"Maintenance Checklist" provided to keep a
record of scheduled maintenance.
Section 7.13, Maintenance Schedule.

7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING

CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
mower conditioner or opening drive covers,
perform the following:
a. Fully lower the
necessary to service in the raised position,
always close lift cylinder valves.
b. Disengage PTO.
c. Stop engine and remove key.
d. Engage park brake.
e. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES
•
Review Section 2.4 GENERAL SAFETY.
•
Park on level surface when possible.
Block wheels
conditioner is parked on an incline.
Follow all recommendations in your
Tractor Operator's Manual.
•
Wear protective shoes with slip-resistant
soles, a hard hat, protective glasses or
goggles and heavy gloves.
•
If more than one person is servicing the
machine at the same time, be aware that
rotating a driveline or other mechanically
driven component by hand (for example,
accessing a lube fitting) will cause drive
components
pulleys, and sickle) to move. Stay clear
of driven components at all times.
•
Keep the service area clean and dry. Wet
or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can
be dangerous
electrical equipment.
electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
Form # 169053
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
A Parts
operation and use
Refer to
mower conditioner.
securely if mower
in other areas (belts,
when working
Be sure
•
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
•
Replace all shields removed or opened
for service.
•
Use only service and repair parts made
or
manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet
requirements.
•
Keep the machine clean. Never use
gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material
for cleaning purposes. These materials
the
may be toxic and/or flammable.
•
Keep
machinery
clean and dry.
Wet
floors
slippery.
spots can be
dangerous
when working
with electrical
equipment. Be
sure
If
electrical
outlets and tools are properly grounded.
with
all
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approved by the
strength, design
the area used for
or oily
are
Wet
all
equipment
or safety
servicing
Model Year - 2010