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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 on a solid level surface and lower the header to the ground. Put all controls in neutral, center and lock the steering wheel, and apply the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and take the key with you.
Safety PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) FIG. 8: Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing issued to you or called for by job conditions and country/local regulations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, equipment to protect eyes, lungs, ears, head, hands and feet when operating, servicing or repairing equipment.
Safety FIG. 11: Do not operate the machine with the drive shaft shields open or removed. Entanglement in rotating drive shafts can cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of rotating components. Make sure rotating guards turn freely. Do not make adjustments to the roll tension with the header engaged.
Safety Handrails FIG. 14: Face the ladder and use the handrails when getting on or off the machine. WC1940 FIG. 14 Agricultural Chemicals Agricultural chemicals can be very hazardous. Improper use of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides can injure people, plants, animals, soil and other people's property.
Safety TRAVEL ON PUBLIC ROADS FIG. 15: Make sure you understand the speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics of this machine before you travel on public roads. Use good judgment when traveling on public roads. Maintain complete control of the machine at all times. Never coast down hills.
Safety MAINTENANCE General Information FIG. 17: Before doing any unplugging, lubricating, servicing, cleaning, or adjusting: • Park the machine on a solid level surface. • Put all controls in neutral and center and lock the steering wheel. • Turn off the control console, if equipped. •...
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Safety FIG. 19: Do not operate the machine with the drive shafts shields open or removed. Entanglement in rotating drive shafts can cause serious injury or death. Stay clear of rotating components. Make sure rotating guards turn freely. A loose yoke can slip off a shaft and result in injury to persons or damage to the machine.
Safety Fire Prevention and First Aid FIG. 22: Be prepared for emergencies. Keep a first aid kit handy for treatment of minor cuts and scratches. Always carry one or more fire extinguishers of the correct type. Check fire extinguishers regularly as instructed by the manufacturer.
Safety Checking for High Pressure Leaks FIG. 24: Fluid leaking from the hydraulic system or the fuel injection system under high pressure can be very hard to see. The fluid can go into the skin causing serious injury. Fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours.
Safety CYLINDER STOPS - IF EQUIPPED Early Production Tractors Both header lift cylinders have cylinder stops. The cylinder stops are activated by one lever outside the cab door. FIG. 27: To engage the cylinder stops (1), raise the header completely. Move the lever (2) toward the cab and then pull back toward the rear of the machine to engage the cylinder stops.
Index INDEX A Word To The Operator ........01-2 Travel on Public Roads ........01-9 Accumulator Safety ..........01-13 Agricultural Chemicals Safety ......01-8 Cylinder Stops ............ 01-14 Exhaust Warning ..........01-7 Fire Prevention and First Aid ......01-12 Flying Debris ............01-7 Handrails ..............
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Contents ® Massey Ferguson 9186 Rotary Disc Header SERVICE MANUAL 4283484M1 02 - General Information Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction ..............................02-1 Units of Measurement ............................ 02-1 Replacement Parts ............................02-1 Machine Identification ............................ 02-1 Serial Number Definition ..........................02-2 Intended Use ..............................02-2 Description ..............................
General Information GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION The operating and maintenance instructions included in this manual are assembled from field testing and other data. The information is written for general conditions. Make adjustments as necessary for specific conditions. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Measurements are given in metric units followed by the equivalent in U.S.
General Information SERIAL NUMBER DEFINITION A G C FIG. 2 FIG. 2: Definition of the serial number for model year 2010 and up. Beginning symbol World Manufacturer Code Brand Code Model Identifier (Model number) Check Letter (0 or used if model identifier is five digits) Model Year Code (A=2010, B=2011, C=2012, and Plant Code...
General Information DESCRIPTION D-16583 FIG. 3 FIG. 3: A rotary header is used to cut the crop, condition The helper roll (4) reduces turbulence for smooth crop the crop, and put the crop into a swath or windrow. A flow into the hay conditioner. rotary header permits increased windrowing speed and The hay conditioner rolls (5) condition the crop for fast crop capacity.
General Information Cutterbed Swathboard The cutterbed drives a series of rotating discs. Each disc The swathboard can be rotated down behind the hay contains two knives that provide the cutting action for the conditioner to direct the conditioned crop into a wide machine.
General Information COMPONENT LOCATION FIG. 4: Front Right-hand view with a curtain and cover removed. Curtains Cutterbed Hay conditioner rolls Helper roll Hydraulic motor (right-hand side is similar) D-21248 FIG. 4 COMPONENT ACCESS FIG. 5: To open a drive shield (1), lift all the way up on the handle (2) and push the drive shield forward.
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General Information Use leak proof containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers to collect waste fluids, as food or beverage container(s) may mislead someone into drinking from them. Do not pour or spill waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water source.
General Information LUBRICATION CHART The following lubrication chart lists all components that can be serviced and grease fittings in order of frequency in hours for normal operating conditions. Each of the lubrication points given here are shown in the photos in this section.
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General Information LUBRICATION DETAILS Lubrication Points See Lubrication in the Specification section for the correct lubricant. Do not let excessive grease collect on or around parts, especially when operating in sandy soil. Be sure to clean the grease fittings thoroughly prior to using the grease gun.
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General Information Hay Conditioner and Helper Roll U-joints FIG. 9: Five grease fittings (1) on the left-hand side. (10 hours) D-21061 FIG. 9 FIG. 10: Five grease fittings (1) on the right-hand side. (10 hours) D-21062 FIG. 10 Hay Conditioner and Helper Roll Bearings FIG.
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