Operation pre-starting checks: daily – MacDon 9352c SP User Manual
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OPERATION
 
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 objects from the 
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 uncomfortable loud 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROTECT YOURSELF
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE
WASHING FRONT WINDOW
