MacDon R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower - Manual (Page 32)

OPERATION
Form # 169053
30
Model Year - 2009
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.