Reel Safety Props; Engaging Reel Safety Props - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

3.2.2 Reel Safety Props

The reel safety props are located on the reel arms. When engaged, the reel safety props prevent the reel from falling
unexpectedly.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the reel support arms, do NOT transport the header with the reel safety props engaged.

Engaging Reel Safety Props

Engage the reel safety props whenever you intend to work on or around a raised reel. When engaged, the reel safety props
prevent the reel from falling unexpectedly.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from the fall of a raised reel, always engage the reel safety props before going under the
raised reel for any reason.
1. Raise the reel fully.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
3. Move reel safety props (A) to the engaged position
(as shown). The prop MUST be placed on the top surface
of raised lug (B), making contact with the cylinder mount,
to ensure positive engagement.
NOTE:
Keep pivot bolt (C) sufficiently tight so that the prop
remains in the stored position when not in use, but can still
be engaged using hand force.
4. Repeat Step 3, page 33
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on the opposite side of the header.
OPERATION
Figure 3.3: Reel Safety Prop – Left Arm Shown
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