MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
116
Revision A
7.5 MAINTENANCE PLATFORM
A swing away platform/stair is provided for
access to the Operator’s station and engine bay
maintenance.
7.5.1 OPENING/CLOSING PLATFORM
a. Push latch (A) inward, grasp handle (B), and pull
platform (C) toward walking beam until it stops,
and latch re-engages in open position.
b. To move platform back to closed position,
release latch (A), and move platform forward
until it stops, and latch re-engages.
7.5.2 OPENING/CLOSING PLATFORM FOR
MAJOR SERVICING
To improve access to the hydraulics plumbing,
the platform can be swung away from the
windrower.
a. Open engine compartment hood to lowest
position.
IMPORTANT
Failure to open hood will result in damage
to the hood when the platform is
re-positioned.
b. Unlock latch (A), and move platform (C) toward
open position, but do not lock in full aft position.
c. Remove nut and bolt at frame, and swing link
(D) clear of valve block.
d. At the same time pull front end of platform away
from frame, while moving it towards the walking
beam. Aft corner (E) of platform should project
slightly into engine bay when optimum opening
is reached.
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E
D
C
A
B