Pre-Season Check; Daily Start-Up Check - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

6.3 PRE-SEASON CHECK

Perform the following the beginning of each
operating season:
CAUTION
•
Review the Operator's Manual to refresh
your memory on safety and operating
recommendations.
•
Review all safety signs and other decals
on the header and note hazard areas.
•
Be sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and secured. Never
alter or remove safety equipment.
•
Be sure you understand and have
practiced safe use of all controls. Know
the capacity
characteristics of the machine.
•
Check the
extinguisher. Know where they are and
how to use them.
a. Lubricate machine completely. Refer to Section
7.7, Lubrication.
b. Perform all annual maintenance. See Section
7.11, Maintenance Schedule.

6.4 DAILY START-UP CHECK

CAUTION
•
Be sure windrower and header are
properly attached, all controls are in
neutral and
engaged.
•
Clear the area of other persons, pets
etc. Keep
machinery. Walk around the windrower
to be sure no one is under, on or close
to it.
•
Wear close
protective shoes with slip resistant
soles.
•
Remove foreign
machine and surrounding area.
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and operating
first aid kit and
windrower brake
children away from
fitting clothing
objects from
OPERATION
•
As well, carry with you any protective
clothing and personal safety devices
that COULD be necessary through the
day. Don't take chances.
•
You may need:
- a hard hat
- protective glasses or goggles
- heavy gloves
- respirator or filter mask
- wet weather gear
•
Protect against noise. Wear
fire
a suitable hearing protective
device such as ear muffs or
ear plugs to protect against
objectionable
uncomfortable loud noises.
a. Check the machine for leaks or any parts that
are missing, broken, or not working correctly.
Use proper procedure when searching for
pressurized fluid leaks. Refer to Section
7.10 Hydraulics.
b. Clean all reflective surfaces on the machine.
c. Perform all Daily maintenance. Refer to Section
7.11 Maintenance Schedule.
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