MacDon A40-D - Manual (Page 64)

SECTION 6 OPERATION
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6.16 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER /
MOWER CONDITIONER
6.16.1 Unplugging Conditioner: Pull-type
WARNING
Stop tractor engine, and remove key before
removing
plugged material from mower
conditioner. A child or even a pet could
engage the drive.
a. Stop forward movement of the tractor, and stop
the PTO.
b. Raise the machine, and slowly engage the PTO.
NOTE
Raising the mower conditioner
automatically raises the top roll to ease
plug removal.
c. If plug does not clear, with machine still raised,
shut off engine, remove key, and lock tractor
brakes.
d. Engage lift cylinder lock-out valves.
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves when working around
sickle.
e. Clean off cutterbar and area under reel by hand.
f. Retrieve wrench from storage inside the LH
drive compartment.
g. Use wrench on LH end of primary driveshaft to
turn rolls forward until plug clears.
h. Return wrench to storage location, and secure in
place with pin.
WARNING
Return unplug wrench to storage location,
and close LH driveshield before re-starting
machine.
NOTE
If plugging persists, see Section 8
TROUBLESHOOTING.
6.16.2 Unplugging Conditioner: Self-
Propelled - A30-S
Reverse the header drive. Refer to your Self-
Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual for
procedures on reversing the header drive.
6.16.3 Unplugging Sickle
a. Stop forward movement of windrower, and shut
down header.
b. Lift cutterbar about 12 in. (300 mm).
c. Back up about 3 feet (1 metre) while slowly
engaging the header.
d. If plug does not clear; raise machine, apply
windrower brake, shut off engine, and remove
key.
WARNING
Stop windrower engine, and remove key
before removing
plugged material from
header. A child or even a pet could engage
the drive.
e. Engage lift cylinder lock-outs.
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves when working around
sickle.
f. Clean off cutterbar by hand.
NOTE
If sickle plugging persists, see Section 8
TROUBLESHOOTING.