Disengaging Reel Safety Props - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

5. Double-reel header, center arm: Use handle (A) to move
the lock rod to inboard position (B) which engages pin (C)
under the prop.
6. Lower the reel until the safety props contact the outer arm
cylinder mounts and the center arm pin (the center arm
only applies to double-reel headers).

Disengaging Reel Safety Props

Disengage the reel safety props once you have completed working on or around a raised reel.
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.
1. Raise the reel fully.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
3. Move reel safety prop (A) inside the reel arm.
4. Repeat Step 3, page 34
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on the opposite end of the reel.
OPERATION
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Figure 3.4: Reel Safety Prop – Center Arm
Figure 3.5: Reel Safety Prop – Left Arm Shown
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A
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