MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 26)

SECTION 7. OPERATION
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 Stop engine, and remove key before
adjusting or removing plugged material
from the machine. A child or even a pet
could engage the drive.
 Check for excessive vibration and
unusual noises. If there is any indication
of trouble, shut down and inspect the
machine. Follow proper shutdown
procedure. Refer to Section 7.6
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE.
 Operate only in daylight or good
artificial light.
7.2.1 Header Lift Cylinder Locks
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from fall of
raised machine, always engage lift
cylinder stops before going under header
for any reason. See your Combine
Operator’s Manual for instructions for use
and storage of header lift cylinder stops
7.2.2 Reel Props
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised
reel, always engage reel props before
going under raised reel for any reason.
IMPORTANT
To prevent damage to reel support
arms, do not transport header with
reel props engaged.
Reel props are located at the reel support arms.
Engage Props:
a. Raise reel to maximum height.
b. At outer arms, move props (A) to engaged
position (shown).
NOTE
Keep pivot bolt (B) properly tightened
so prop remains in stored position
when not in use, yet can be engaged
with hand force.
c. At center arm, use handle (C) to move lock rod
to inboard position (E), engaging pin (D) into
lock in arm.
d. Lower reel until props contact cylinder mounts
on outer reel arms, and pin at center arm.
Disengage Props:
a. Raise reel to maximum height.
b. At outer arms, push props (A) back inside arms.
c. At center arm, use handle (C) to move lock rod
to outboard position (F).
F
C
C
D
E
A
B