Safety SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FIG. 1: The safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Look for the safety alert symbol both in this manual and on safety signs on this machine. The safety alert symbol will direct your attention to information that involves your safety and the safety of others.
Safety INFORMATIONAL MESSAGES The words IMPORTANT and NOTE are not related to personal safety, but are used to give additional information and tips for operating or servicing this equipment. IMPORTANT: Identifies special instructions procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of the machine, process, or its surroundings.
Safety OPERATOR MANUAL FIG. 3: The Operator Manual is stored in the holder (1) located on the windrower tractor. After using the Operator Manual, return the manual to the storage location. Right-hand and left-hand, as used in this manual, is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel when in use.
Safety PREPARE FOR OPERATION Emphasize the importance of using correct procedures All equipment has a limit. Make sure you understand the when working around and operating the machine. DO speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics NOT let unqualified persons to operate your machine. of the machine before you start.
Safety OPERATION FIG. 5: All shields and guards must be in the correct operating position and in good condition. DO NOT use attachments unless the attachments are approved optional equipment. 71389544B FIG. 5 FIG. 6: Do not operate the machine with drive shaft shields open or removed.
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Safety FIG. 8: Wear all protective clothing and personal protective equipment issued to you or called for by job conditions. Wear approved hearing protection whenever operating the machine as required by country/local regulations. DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, watches, or other items which could entangle in moving parts.
Safety FIG. 11: When parking, put the machine on a solid level surface and lower the header to the ground. Put all controls in neutral, center and lock the steering wheel, and engage the parking lock control lever. Stop the tractor engine and take the key with you when parking the machine.
Safety FIRE PREVENTION FIG. 13: Because of the nature of the crops this machine will operate in, the risk of fire is present. Regular inspection of the machine can reduce the risk of fire. Keep the machine free of crop debris to help prevent fires. Check the machine daily for any noises which are not normal.
Safety MAINTENANCE FIG. 15: Before doing any unplugging, lubricating, servicing, cleaning, or adjusting park the tractor on a solid level surface. Put all controls in neutral, center and lock the steering wheel, and engage the parking lock control lever. Stop the tractor engine and take the key with you. LOOK AND LISTEN! Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
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Safety FIG. 18: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours. If not treated immediately, a serious infection or toxic reaction can develop. See a doctor familiar with this type of injury immediately.
Safety ACCUMULATORS FIG. 20: The accumulators (1) are charged with dry nitrogen. Use only dry nitrogen when charging the accumulators. DO NOT use air or oxygen or an explosion will occur. DO NOT drop the accumulators. Charged accumulators contains nitrogen under pressure. If the charging valves break away from the accumulators, the escaping nitrogen will propel the accumulators at a high rate of speed.
General Information GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This service manual has been prepared with the latest service information available at the time of publication. Read the service manual carefully before doing any service on the machine. Right-hand and left-hand, as used in this manual, is determined by facing the direction the machine will travel when in use.
General Information DESCRIPTION - SINGLE CONDITIONER D-9304 FIG. 2 FIG. 2: Header Diagram Crop Flow An auger header is used to cut the crop, condition the crop, and put the crop into a swath or windrow. The header height is adjusted with the skid shoes (1) which will also change the cutting height.
General Information Skid Shoes Hay Conditioner The position of the skid shoes can be adjusted up or The hay conditioner uses engaged rollers that provide down to meet varying cutting height requirements. This aggressive conditioning for fast drying of conditioned adjustment is made manually.
General Information DESCRIPTION - DOUBLE CONDITIONER D-9098A FIG. 3 FIG. 3: Header Diagram Crop Flow An auger header is used to cut the crop, condition the crop, and put the crop into a swath or windrow. The header height is adjusted with the skid shoes (1) which will also change the cutting height.
General Information Skid Shoes Hay Conditioner The position of the skid shoes can be adjusted up or The hay conditioner uses engaged rollers that provide down to meet varying cutting height requirements. This aggressive conditioning for fast drying of conditioned adjustment is made manually.
General Information COMPONENTS ACCESS End Shields FIG. 7: To open an end shield (1), pull on both latches (2) at the same time to release the end shield. Raise the end shield all the way up. NOTE: Make sure the top drive shield (3) is down before opening the end shield.
General Information Drive Shields FIG. 9: To open the top left-hand drive shield (1), pull the rubber latch (2) out of the catch. Raise the left-hand drive shield all the way. NOTE: Make sure the end shield (3) is down before opening the drive shield.
General Information BOLT TORQUE VALUES All bolts used on this machine are Grade 5 plated bolts unless specified as a higher grade. Always replace bolts with Grade 5 hardware except where higher grades are specified. All Grade 5 bolts have three radial marks on the bolt head.
General Information BEARING REPLACEMENT FIG. 11: The bearing (1) is held in position on the shaft by a locking collar (2). The locking collar has an eccentric counterbore that engages the eccentric end of the bearing inner race (3) when the locking collar is rotated. The locking collar is rotated by hitting a drift punch inserted in the drift pin hole (4).
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