Preseason Servicing; Running Up Pull-Type - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

4.3.3 Preseason Servicing

Perform these procedures when taking the machine out of storage.
CAUTION
• Review the operator's manual to refresh your memory on safety and operating recommendations.
• Review all safety signs and other decals on the rotary disc pull-type and note any potential hazard areas.
• Ensure that all shields and guards are properly installed and secured. Never alter or remove safety equipment.
• Ensure that you understand and have practised safe use of all controls. Know the capacity and the operating
characteristics of the machine.
• Check the first aid kit and the fire extinguisher. Know where they are and how to use them.
At the beginning of each operating season:
1. Lubricate the machine completely. For instructions, refer to
Cutterbar, page 160.
2. Check the tire pressure and adjust it as required. For information, refer to
3. Perform all annual maintenance tasks as listed in
4. Check the driveline clutch operation. For instructions, refer to
NOTE:
As part of end-of-season servicing, the pressure plate tensioning nuts should already have been loosened by one and a
half turns.

4.3.4 Running up Pull-Type

Run up the pull-type to ensure that the machine is ready to deliver to the Customer.
WARNING
• Ensure that bystanders remain at least 100 m (330 ft.) from the pull-type while it is operating. Stones and other
objects can be ejected from the pull-type with great force.
• Inspect the cutterbar area carefully for loose hardware. These objects can be ejected with great force when the
pull-type is engaged, resulting in serious injury or damage.
• Cutterbar curtains reduce the potential for thrown objects. Always keep the curtain down when operating the pull-
type. Replace the curtains if they become worn or damaged.
DANGER
Before investigating an unusual sound or attempting to correct a problem, shut down the engine, engage the parking
brake, and remove the key from the ignition.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
IMPORTANT:
Run-up the pull-type if it is new, or if it has been idle for an extended period of time. Running up the pull-type correctly will
ensure that oil lubricates the internal bearings of the swivel gearbox.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
4.3.6 Lubrication, page 138
4.3.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record, page
Checking Clutch Operation, page
136
and 4.4.3 Lubricating
Inflating Tires, page 290.
132.
260.
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