Maintenance And Service; Preparation For Servicing; Recommended Safety Procedures - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

7 MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
The following instructions are provided to assist
the operator in the use of the disc header.
Detailed maintenance,
information are contained
Instruction Manual and Parts Catalogue that are
available from your dealer.
Log hours of
"Maintenance Checklist" provided to keep a
record of scheduled maintenance.
Section 7.11, Maintenance Schedule.

7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING

CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
header or opening drive covers, perform
the following:
•
Fully lower the header. If necessary to
service in the raised position, always
engage header lift cylinder stops.
•
Stop engine and remove key.
•
Engage park brake.
•
Wait for all moving parts to stop.
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES
•
Park on level surface when possible.
Block wheels securely if windrower is
parked on
recommendations in your Windrower
Operator's Manual.
•
Wear close-fitting
clothing and cover long
hair. Never
dangling items such as
scarves or bracelets.
•
Wear protective shoes
with slip-resistant soles,
a hard hat, protective
glasses or goggles and heavy gloves.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

service, and
in the Service
operation and use
Refer to
an incline. Follow
wear
•
If more than one person is servicing the
machine at the same time, be aware that
rotating
mechanically driven component by hand
(for example, accessing a lube fitting)
will cause drive components in other
areas (belts, pulleys, and disc) to move.
parts
Stay clear of driven components at all
times.
the
•
Be prepared if an accident should occur.
Know where the first aid kit and fire
extinguishers are located and how to
use them.
•
Keep the service area clean and dry.
Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet
spots can be dangerous when working
with electrical equipment. Be sure all
all
electrical outlets and tools are properly
grounded.
•
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
•
Replace all shields removed or opened
for service.
•
Use only service and repair parts made
or
manufacturer. Substituted parts may not
meet
requirements.
•
Keep the machine clean. Never use
gasoline,
material for cleaning purposes. These
materials
flammable.
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a driveline
approved by the
strength, design
naphtha or
may be toxic
or other
equipment
or safety
any volatile
and/or
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