MacDon FD75, Operator'S Manual

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3.2 Operational Safety
Follow all the safety and operational instructions given in this manual.
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Figure 3.1: No Riders
CAUTION
Adhere to the following safety precautions:
•
Follow all safety and operational instructions provided in
your operator
’
s manuals. If you do not have a combine
manual, get one from your Dealer and read it thoroughly.
•
Never attempt to start the engine or operate the machine
except from the combine seat.
•
Check the operation of all controls in a safe, clear area
before starting work.
•
Do NOT allow riders on the combine.
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Figure 3.2: Bystander Hazard
CAUTION
•
Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.
•
Avoid travelling over loose fill, rocks, ditches, or holes.
•
Drive slowly through gates and doorways.
•
When working on inclines, travel uphill or downhill
whenever possible. Be sure to keep transmission in gear
when travelling downhill.
•
Never attempt to get on or off a moving machine.
•
Do NOT leave operator
’
s station while the engine is
running.
•
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of
a machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
before adjusting or removing plugged material from the machine.
•
Check for excessive vibration and unusual noises. If there is any indication of trouble, shut down and inspect the
machine. Follow proper shutdown procedure. For instructions, refer to
3.4 Shutting down Header, page 41 .
•
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
3.2.1 Header Safety Props
Header safety props prevent the header lift cylinders from unexpectedly retracting and lowering the header.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
To learn more about operating the header safety props, refer to your combine operator
’
s manual.
OPERATION