Shutdown Procedure; Engaging The Pto - Pull-Type; Lift Cylinder Lock-Outs; Self-Propelled - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.12 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

CAUTION
Before leaving the tractor seat for any
reason:
Park on level ground if possible.
•
• Lower the windrower fully.
Place all controls in NEUTRAL or PARK.
•
Disengage PTO.
•
Engage the park brake.
•
• Stop engine and remove key from
ignition.
Wait for all movement to stop.
•
Lock tractor anti-vandalism covers and
•
closures when leaving
unattended.
6.13 ENGAGING THE PTO – PULL-TYPE
DANGER
Be sure all bystanders are clear of the
machine before engaging the PTO. Never
leave tractor seat with the PTO engaged.
a. Engage the PTO slowly, just before the
windrower is moved up to the standing crop.
b. Be sure tractor PTO is running at correct rpm
before starting to cut. (540 or 1000, as
equipped.)
c. Disengage the PTO when not operating the
windrower.
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OPERATION
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6.14 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-OUTS

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from fall of
raised machine, always lock-out lift cylinders
before going under windrower for any
reason.
6.14.1

Self-Propelled

Refer to M100, or M150 & M200 Self-Propelled
Windrower Operator's Manual for details on the
lift cylinder locks.
6.14.2

Pull-Type

a. Raise machine to maximum height by activating
remote cylinder control valve in tractor.
IMPORTANT
Hoses should be connected so that
moving control lever (A) backward raises
the header.
NORMAL
b. Close the lock-out valve on each lift cylinder by
turning the handle to the horizontal position.
c. To return to normal operation turn the handle on
the lock-out valves to the vertical position.
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Model Year - 2009