MacDon 3020 Pull-Type Windrower - Manual (Page 40)

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OPERATION
UNPLUGGING THE SICKLE
WARNING: Stop tractor engine and
remove key before removing plugged
material from sickle. A child or even
a pet could engage the drive.
If the sickle plugs:
1. Stop forward movement of the tractor.
2. Lift the cutterbar about 12 inches (300 mm).
3. Back up about 3 feet (1 metre) with PTO
engaged.
4. If the plug does not clear; disengage PTO, shut
off engine, remove key and lock tractor brakes.
5. Using bar through hole (A), manually work
sickle back and forth to loosen plugged
material.
WARNING: Wear heavy gloves when
working around sickle.
6. Clean off cutterbar by hand.
SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Before leaving the tractor
seat for any reason:
1. Park on level ground if possible.
2. Lower the header and reel fully.
3. Place all controls in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. Disengage PTO.
5. Engage the park brake.
6. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
7. Wait for all movement to stop.
8. Lock tractor anti-vandalism covers and
closures when leaving the machine
unattended.
9. Release draper tension at the end of the day's
operation by using hand or foot to move lever
(B) over-center.
CAUTION: Spring loaded over-center
action causes handle to kick back
when tension is released. To avoid
possible injury, do not hold lever when
releasing tension.
CLEARING PLUGGED SICKLE
A
RELEASE DRAPER TENSION
B