MacDon D50, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 3.17: Reel Safety Prop
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Center Arm
5. Double-reel header, center arm: Use handle (A) to move
the lock rod to inboard position (B), which engages pin (C)
under the prop.
6. Lower the reel until the safety props contact the outer arm
cylinder mounts and the center arm pin.
NOTE:
The center arm only applies to double-reel headers.
3.10.2 Disengaging Reel Safety Props
Disengage the reel safety props once you have completed working on or around a raised reel.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
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Figure 3.18: Reel Safety Prop
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Left Arm Shown
1. Raise the reel to the maximum height.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
3. Move reel safety props (A) back inside the reel arms.
4. Repeat Step 3, page 37 on the opposite end of the reel.
OPERATION