MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 30)

OPERATION
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6.8 DAILY START-UP CHECK
Do the following each day before start-up:
CAUTION
• Be sure tractor and mower conditioner
are properly attached, all controls are in
neutral and tractor brake is engaged.
• Clear the area of other persons, pets etc.
Keep children away from machinery.
Walk around the mower conditioner to be
sure no one is under, on or close to it.
• Wear close fitting clothing and protective
shoes with slip resistant soles.
• Remove foreign objects from the
machine and surrounding area.
• As well, carry with you any protective
clothing and personal safety devices that
COULD be necessary through the day.
Don't take chances.
• You may need:
- a hard hat.
- protective glasses or goggles.
- heavy gloves.
- respirator or filter mask.
- wet weather gear.
• Protect against noise. Wear a suitable
hearing protective device such
as ear muffs or ear plugs to
protect against objectionable
or uncomfortable loud noises.
a. Check the machine for leaks or any parts that
are missing, broken, or not working correctly.
NOTE:
Use proper procedure when searching for
pressurized fluid leaks. Refer to Section
7.10 HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM.
b. Clean all lights and reflective surfaces on the
machine. Check lights for proper operation.
c. Perform all daily maintenance. Refer to Section
7.13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
6.9 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
CAUTION
Before leaving the tractor seat for any
reason:
• Park on level ground if possible.
• Lower the mower conditioner fully.
• Place all controls in NEUTRAL or PARK.
• Disengage PTO.
• Engage the park brake.
• Stop engine, and remove key from
ignition.
• Wait for all movement to stop.
• Lock tractor anti-vandalism covers and
closures when leaving the machine
unattended.
6.10 ENGAGING THE PTO
DANGER
Be sure all bystanders are clear of the
machine before engaging the PTO. Never
leave tractor seat with the PTO engaged.
a. Engage the PTO slowly, just before the mower
conditioner is moved up to the standing crop.
b. Be sure tractor PTO is running at 1000 rpm
before starting to cut.
c. Disengage the PTO when not operating the
mower conditioner.
d. To prevent pump cavitation, run machine at low
tractor idle for approximately 10 minutes when
ambient temperature is 50°F (10°C) or less.