MacDon 5010 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 23)

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OPERATION
OPERATE CORRECTLY
CAUTION:
1. Follow all safety and operational instructions given in your tractor Operator's Manual. If you do not
have a tractor manual, get one from your dealer and read it thoroughly.
2. Never attempt to start the tractor engine or operate the windrower except from the tractor seat.
3. Check the operation of all controls in a safe clear area before starting work.
4. Do not allow riders on tractor or windrower.
5. Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
6. Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks, ditches or holes.
7. Drive slowly through gates and doorways.
8. If cutting ditch banks, use extreme caution. If the windrower hits an obstruction, the front of the
tractor will usually swerve towards the ditch.
9. When working on inclines, travel uphill or downhill when possible. Be sure to keep tractor
transmission in gear when travelling downhill.
10. Never attempt to get on or off a moving tractor.
11. Do not get off the tractor while the windrower is in operation.
12. Stop tractor engine and remove key before adjusting or removing plugged material from the
machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive.
13. Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises. If there is any indication of trouble, shut down
and inspect the machine. Follow proper shutdown procedure:
- engage tractor brake
- disengage PTO
- turn off engine and remove key
- wait for all movement to stop
- dismount and engage cylinder stops before inspecting raised machine.
14. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
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.
• Engage the PTO slowly, just before the windrower is moved up to the standing crop.
• Be sure tractor PTO is running at correct rpm before starting to cut. (540 or 1000, as equipped.)
• Disengage the PTO when not operating the windrower.