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7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
The following instructions are provided to assist
the operator in the use of the M150 & M200
Windrower. Detailed maintenance, service, and
parts information are contained in the Service
Instruction Manual and Parts Catalogue that are
available from your dealer.
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
adapter/header or opening drive covers:
•
Fully lower the header. If necessary to
service in the raised position, always
engage lift cylinder stops.
•
Disengage drives.
•
Stop engine and remove key.
•
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
7.1.1
Welding Precautions
IMPORTANT
High
currents
associated
with
damage to electronic components. Before
welding on any part of the tractor or an
attached header, disconnect all electronic
module harness connections as well as
the battery cables.
modules include;
•
Engine Control Module (ECM)
•
Windrower Control Module (WCM)
•
Cab Display Module (CDM)
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES
•
Wear
close-fitting
clothing
and
long hair. Never wear
dangling items such
as
scarves
bracelets.
Form # 169017
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
and
voltage
spikes
welding
can
cause
These electronic
cover
or
•
Wear protective shoes with slip-resistant
soles, a hard hat, protective glasses or
goggles and heavy gloves.
•
If more than one person is servicing the
machine at the same time, be aware that
rotating a driveline or other mechanically
driven
component
by hand (for
example,
accessing a
lube fitting)
will cause drive components in other
areas (belts, pulleys, and sickle) to move.
Stay clear of driven components at all
times.
•
Be prepared if an
accident
occur.
where the first aid
kit
extinguishers are
located and how
to use them.
•
Keep
area clean and dry.
Wet or oily floors are
slippery. Wet spots
can be dangerous
when working with
electrical equipment.
Be sure all electrical
outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
•
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
•
Replace all shields removed or opened
for service.
•
Park on a level surface when possible.
Block wheels securely.
•
Use only service and repair parts made
or
manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet
requirements.
•
Keep the machine clean. Never use
gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material
for cleaning purposes. These materials
may be toxic and/or flammable.
106
should
Know
and
fire
the
service
approved
by
the
strength,
design
Issue – June 2008
equipment
or
safety
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