MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 130)

SECTION 10. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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10 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 that are available
from your MacDon Dealer.
10.1 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.
10.2 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.