MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 98)

SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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8 MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICING
The following instructions are provided to assist
Operator in the use of header.
Detailed maintenance, service, and parts
information are contained in the Technical
Manual and the Parts Catalog which are
available from your MacDon Dealer.
8.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before servicing
header or opening drive covers:
1. Fully lower the header. If necessary
to service in the raised position,
always engage lift cylinder stops.
2. Stop engine, and remove key.
3. Engage park brake.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
8.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES
 Park on level surface when possible.
Block wheels securely if combine is
parked on an incline. Follow all
recommendations in your 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.
 If more than one person is servicing the
machine at the same time, be aware that
rotating a driveline or other
mechanically driven component by hand
(for example, accessing a lube fitting)
will cause drive components in other
areas (belts, pulleys, and sickle) to
move. Stay clear of driven components
at all times.
 Be prepared if an accident should occur.
Know where the first aid kit and fire
extinguishers 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.
 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 machine clean. Never use
gasoline, naphtha or any volatile
material for cleaning purposes. These
materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.