MASSEY FERGUSON MF1746 Service Manual page 20

General Information
FIG. 25: Because of the flammable nature of many hay
crops, a water fire extinguisher must be placed within
easy reach.
Keep a first aid kit handy for treatment for minor cuts and
scratches.
Keep fingers clear of the feed roll pinch point when
threading the mesh wrap.
FIG. 26: Stay at least 3.7 m (12 ft) away from the tailgate
at all times. The tailgate operates faster than you can
move away.
Always make sure the area around the tailgate is clear for
at least 3.7 m (12 ft) before opening the tailgate and
unloading the bale. Keep bystanders away from the baler
and the tailgate when unloading a bale.
Before raising the tailgate, make sure the baler is securely
fastened to the tractor drawbar. The baler tongue may lift
up when the tailgate is raised. This can cause the baler to
tip to the rear, causing personal injury or damage to the
machine.
FIG. 27: When moving bales, never use a tractor front
end loader that is not equipped with a grapple or the
proper bale handling equipment. Use the grapple to
prevent the bale from rolling down the loader frame onto
the operator. Always keep the load close to the ground to
keep from off-balancing the tractor.
Never unload or store bales on a slope where bales can
roll.
Always disengage the tractor PTO, put the tractor
transmission in PARK and apply the parking brake before
getting off of the tractor. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the key before servicing or doing any
maintenance on the machine.
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FIG. 25
FIG. 26
FIG. 27
S-1131
L98A-145a
S-1143
4283381M2