MacDon 974 FlexDraper - Manual (Page 38)

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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
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 the driveline
by hand (for example to access a lube fitting) will cause other drive components (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 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.
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.