TO OUR CUSTOMER: ® Congratulations on your selection of a Massey Ferguson Product. We believe you have exercised excellent judgment in the purchase of your Massey Ferguson ® machine. We are most appreciative of your patronage. Your Dealer has performed the pre-delivery service on your new machine.
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 SAFETY SIGNS WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure Danger, Warning or Caution signs. Replace any Danger, Warning or Caution signs that readable missing. Replacement signs are available from your dealer in the event of loss or damage. The actual location of the safety signs is illustrated at the end of this section.
SAFETY Make sure your machine has the correct equipment needed by the local regulations. WARNING: An operator should not use alcohol or drugs which can affect their alertness or coordination. An operator on prescription or 'over the counter' drugs needs medical advice on whether or not they can properly operate machines.
SAFETY PREPARE FOR OPERATION Read and understand all operating instructions and precautions in this manual before operating or servicing the machine. Make sure you know and understand the positions and operations of all controls. Make certain all controls are in neutral and the parking brake is applied before starting the machine.
SAFETY OPERATION General Information FIG. 5: When parking, park the machine and the tractor on a solid level surface. Put all controls in neutral, put the tractor transmission in PARK, and apply the tractor parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and take the key with you.
SAFETY FIG. 6: Avoid contact with electrical power lines. Contact with electrical power lines can cause electrical shock, resulting in very serious injury or death. D-15022 FIG. 6 PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) FIG. 7: Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing issued to you or called for by job conditions and country/local regulations.
SAFETY Shield and Guards FIG. 9: All shields and guards must be in the correct operating position and in good condition. Do not open, remove, or reach around shields while the engine is operating. Entanglement in rotating belts and components can cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of rotating components.
SAFETY Flying Debris FIG. 12: Never stand near the machine during operation. Debris can be thrown from the machine during operation possibly resulting in injury. WARNING: Be careful when operating along the side of a road or building. Rocks or other debris can be thrown from the machine during operation...
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SAFETY Make sure the tractor is in the proper operating condition according to the tractor operator manual. Make sure the tractor brakes and the machine brakes, if equipped, are adjusted correctly. The tractor must have enough weight and braking capacity, especially when operating on roads and terrain that is not even.
SAFETY MAINTENANCE General Information FIG. 15: Before doing any unplugging, lubricating, servicing, cleaning, or adjusting: • Park the machine on a solid level surface. • Disengage the tractor PTO. • Put the tractor transmission in PARK and apply the tractor parking brake. •...
SAFETY FIG. 17: Never service, check or adjust the drive chains or belts while the tractor engine is running. wc1943 FIG. 17 FIG. 18: Do not operate the machine with the drive shafts shields open or removed. Entanglement in rotating drive shafts can cause serious injury or death.
SAFETY If any flame cutting, welding, or arc welding is to be done on the machine or attachments, make sure to clear any crop material or debris from around the area. Make sure the area below the work area is clear of any flammable material as falling molten metal or sparks can ignite the material.
SAFETY Tire Safety FIG. 23: Check tires for cuts, bulges, and correct pressure. Replace worn or damaged tires. When tire service is needed, have a qualified tire mechanic service the tire. Tire changing can be very hazardous and must be done by qualified tire mechanic using proper tools and equipment.
SAFETY CYLINDER STOPS Lift Cylinders FIG. 24: Both header lift cylinders have an independent cylinder lockout valve (1). Engage the cylinder lockout valves on both header lift cylinders to prevent lowering the header. R0525386 FIG. 24 FIG. 25: To engage the cylinder lockout valve, raise the header completely.
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