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OPERATION
STORAGE PROCEDURE
Do the following at the end of each operating
season:
A
CAUTION
:
1.
Clean the windrower
thoroughly.
Never
use gasoline,
naphtha or
any
volatile
material for cleaning pUrpOSE!5. These
materials may b
e
toxic andlor fl ;ammable.
2. Cover cutterbar and sickle
~Iuard
s
to
prevent injury from accidental contact.
Also:
3.
Store
in
a dry, protected place
if
possible.
If
stored outside, always
cover
wind rower
with
a waterproof
canvas
or
other protective
material.
4. Raise
header
and engage lift
cylin
der stops.
5.
If
possible, block
up
the windrower to take
weight off
tires.
6.
Repaint
all
worn or
chipped
p
a
j nte~d
su rfaces
to
prevent
rust.
7.
Loosen drive
belts.
B. LubriGate the
windrower
thoroug
hly,
leaving
excess grease
on
fittings to
keep
moisture out
of
bearings. Apply grease to
exposed
threads,
cylinder
rods
and
sliding
surfaces
of
components
.
Oil sickle component!; to prevent
rust.
9. Check for
worn
components and repair.
10.
Check for
broken
components
and
order
replacement
from
you
r
dealer. Attention to
these items
right
away
will
saVE~
time and
effort
at begin ning
of
next season
..
11.
Replace or
tighten
any missinn or loose
hardware.
See Specifications section for
torque
charts.
12. Remove divider rods
(if
equipped)
to reduce
space
required
for
inside
storage.
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MAINTENANCEfSERVICE
SERVICE PROCEDURES
A
CAUTION: To avoid personal
i njury,
before servicing
windrower
or
opening drive covers:
1.
Fully lower the
windrower.
lf
necess
ary
to
service in the raised
position,
always
engage lift cylinder stops.
2.
Disengage PTO.
3. Stop engine and remove key.
4.
Engage park brake.
5. Wait for!!!. moving parts to stop.
Park on level surface when
possible.
Block
wheels
securely if wind rower is parked on an
incline.
Follow aU
recommendations
in your
Tractor Operator's Manual.
Wear close·fitting clothing and cover long
hair. Never wear dangling items such as
scarves
or bracelets.
Wear protective shoes with slip-resistant
sales, a hard
hat,
protective glasses or
goggles
and heavy
gloves.
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 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
approved by the
equi
pment manufacturer.
SUbstituted parts may not meet strength,
design or safety requirements.
Keep the
machine clean.
Never use
gasoline,
naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning
purposes.
These materials may be toxic
andfor
flammable.
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