MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 80)

OPERATION
3.13 Unplugging the Header
CAUTION
Stop combine engine and remove key before removing plugged material from header. A child or even a
pet could engage the drive.
1. Stop forward movement of the combine and disengage the header.
2. Fully raise the hold-down.
3. Disengage the pick-up draper drive.
4. Run the feeder backwards with the reverse controls in the combine cab to clear the plug.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the feeder motor, do NOT engage the feeder reverser for more than five seconds if
the feeder and auger will not turn.
IMPORTANT:
Pick-up drapers cannot run in reverse. ANY attempt to run the pick-up in reverse will seriously damage the
drapers and/or draper drive motors.
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