Claas LEXION 520 MONTANA, Operator'S Manual

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BA LEXION 560 - 520 Montana - 0299 533.1
Safety Rules
5. Start the engine only from the operator's seat.
Never attempt to start the engine by shortening
across the starting motor terminals as the
machine may immediately start to move.
6. Before moving away, always check the
immediate vicinity of the machine (e.g. for
children). Ensure adequate visibility. For a
warning, always blow the horn before
starting up!
7. Never run the engine in a closed building!
8. Clothing worn by the operator must be close-
fitting. Avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts or
ties.
9. Handle fuel with care. – It is highly flammable.
Never refuel the machine in the vicinity of
naked flames or sparks.
Do not smoke during refuelling!
10. Always stop the engine and remove the ignition
key before refuelling. Fill the fuel tank outdoors.
Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
11. Prevent fires by keeping the machine clean!
12. Take care when handling brake fluid and
battery acid (toxic and corrosive)!
13. Always blow the horn before starting the engine
and engaging the threshing mechanism –
watch for children.
Transporting passengers, instructor, operating
personnel
1. Only such persons may be transported on the
instructor's seat who instruct the driver and/or
provide instructions regarding the machine.
2. The carrying of passengers is otherwise not
permitted.
Driving operations
1. Observe the maximum permissible axle loads
and total weights.
2. The operating, steering and braking behaviour
of the combine will be affected, e.g. by the
road surface and by attaching implements.
Therefore, the handling of the machine must
be adapted to existing terrain and ground
conditions. Take particular care when operating
or turning on a slope and with a full grain tank.
Never take the transmission out of gear when
driving on a slope or on uneven terrain!
3. The grain tank must be empty when driving
on public roads and lanes.
4. Never leave the operator's platform when
driving.
5. Stay a safe distance away from low over-head
power lines (watch radio and CB radio
antennas, if installed).
6. For road travel with a raised front attachment
the safety switch must be switched off.
7. Before driving the machine and before starting
fieldwork adjust the mirrors to give full view of
the road or lane and working area behind.
8. Practise particular caution when crossing level
crossings.
If a level crossing cannot be crossed swiftly
and without stopping due to road traffic or due
to an obstacle, stop the machine in front of the
St. Andrew's cross. Otherwise cross the level
crossing without stopping and waiting.
Leaving the combine harvester
1. When leaving the combine harvester, ensure
that it will not roll away (apply parking brake,
chock blocks). Shut off the engine, remove
the main switch key (ignition key) and lock
the operator’s cab!
2. If the combine harvester is shut down for an
extended period, turn off the battery isolating
switch.
3. Never leave the combine unattended as long
as the engine is still running!
4. Lower front attachments (cutterbars, maize
picker head etc.) fully to the ground before
leaving the machine!
Front attachments (cutterbar etc.) and other
components
1. Work under raised front attachments
(cutterbar etc.) only when you are sure that
the front attachment is safely supported!
2. Particular care must be taken when attaching
front attachments (cutterbar etc.) or when
coupling a trailer to the combine!
3. Knives, the cutterbar, intake auger and reel etc.
cannot be completely shielded by construc-
tional measures due to their function. For this
reason, an adequate safety distance must be
maintained to these moving elements during
operation!
4. Feeder chains and snapping rolls of the maize
head (maize picker head) cannot be completely
shielded by constructional measures due to
their function. For this reason, an adequate
safety distance must be maintained to these
moving elements during operation. These
instructions apply analogously for all other
attachments!