MacDon 963 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 37)

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers:
1. Fully lower header and reel. If it is necessary to service in the raised position, first engage header lift
cylinder stops and reel props.
2. Disengage header drive clutch.
3. Stop engine and remove key.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Park on level surface when possible. Block wheels securely. Follow all recommendations in your Windrower or
Combine 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 soles, 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 extinguisher 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.
NOTE: The left-hand drive shield, in the open
position, rests on bracket (A) to prevent it from
falling.
To close drive shield, push bracket (A) to free the
welded bolt to travel in bracket slot.
To open shield, pull catch handle (along bottom
edge of end sheet) towards you.
Use only service and repair parts made or
approved by the equipment manufacturer.
Substituted parts may not meet strength, design or
safety requirements.
Keep the header clean. Never use gasoline,
naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning
purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.
L/H DRIVE SHIELD
A