Pre-Starting Checks: Daily - MacDon 9250 Operator's Manual

Pre-Starting Checks: Daily

Do the following each day before starting the engine:
CAUTION:
1. Clear the area of other persons, pets, etc.
Keep children away form machinery. Walk
around the windrower to be sure no one is
under, on or close to it.
2. Remove foreign
windrower and surrounding area.
3. Wear close-fitting clothing and protective
shoes with slip resistant soles.
As well, carry with you any protective
clothing and personal safety devices that
COULD be necessary through the day.
Don't take chances.
You may need:
- a hard hat
- protective glasses or goggles
- heavy gloves
- respirator or filter mask
- wet weather gear
4. Protect against noise. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such as ear
muffs or ear plugs to protect against
objectionable or
noises.
5. Check the machine for leaks or any parts
that are loose, missing, broken, or not
working correctly. Use proper procedure
when searching for pressurized fluid leaks.
See "Fuel System" and "Hydraulic System"
in Maintenance/Service section.
6. Clean the windows and mirrors to be sure
of good visibility in all directions. To wash
front window, stand on side platforms and
use grab handle on cab side posts or on
front of roof. Some headers are equipped
with a traction surface across the back
tube. If not, DO NOT stand on back tube of
header.
7. Clean all lights and reflective surfaces to
be sure you are visible to others.
8. Perform all Daily Maintenance. See Main-
tenance/Service section.
Form # 46584
OPERATION
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PROTECT YOURSELF
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
WASHING FRONT WINDOW
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