Operational Safety; Header Safety Props - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

3.2 Operational Safety

CAUTION
Adhere to the following safety precautions:
• Follow all safety and operational instructions
provided in your operator's manuals. If you do
not have a windrower manual, get one from your
Dealer and read it thoroughly.
• Never attempt to start the engine or operate the
machine except from the windrower seat.
• Check the operation of all controls in a safe, clear
area before starting work.
• Do NOT allow riders on the windrower.
CAUTION
• Never start or move the machine until you are sure
all bystanders have cleared the area.
• Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks, ditches,
or holes.
• Drive slowly through gates and doorways.
• When working on inclines, travel uphill or downhill
whenever possible. Be sure to keep transmission
in gear when travelling downhill.
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving machine.
• Do NOT leave Operator's station while the engine
is running.
• To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
startup of a machine, always stop the engine
and remove the key before adjusting or removing
plugged material from the machine.
• Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises.
If there is any indication of trouble, shut down
and inspect the machine. Follow proper shutdown
procedure. Refer to
Machine, page 42.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.

3.2.1 Header Safety Props

The header safety props are located on the header lift cylinders. The safety props prevent the lift cylinders
from inadvertently retracting and lowering the header.
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3.4 Shutting Down the
Figure 3.1: No Riders
Figure 3.2: Bystander Safety
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