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5.6
Operator
’
s Station
Several of the safety features in the windrower operator
’
s station require maintenance from time to time.
5.6.1
Seat Belts
Seat belts are an important component of the windrower
’
s operator safety system. Follow this procedure to ensure that
the seat belts are functioning properly.
•
Keep sharp objects and other potential sources of damage away from the safety belts.
•
Regularly inspect the belts, buckles, retractors, tethers, slack take-up system, and mounting bolts for damage.
•
Ensure that the bolts on the seat bracket and mounting plate are secure.
•
Replace any damaged or worn part immediately.
•
If the belt has a cut, replace it
–
a damaged belt may not be able to safely restrain the operator.
•
Keep the seat belts clean and dry. Clean the belts with a solution of soap and warm water only. Do
NOT
use bleach or
dye on the belts, as these may weaken the material.
5.6.2
Safety Systems
Perform these checks on the operator presence and engine lock-out systems according to the interval specified in the
maintenance schedule.
Checking Operator Presence System
The operator presence system is a safety feature designed to deactivate or alert selected windrower systems when the
Operator is not seated at the operator
’
s station. Perform these checks to ensure that the operator presence system is
functioning correctly. Repairs to this system must be performed by a MacDon Dealer.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
CAUTION
Park the windrower on a flat, level surface. Lower the header to the ground, put the ground speed lever into the N-
DETENT position, and center the steering wheel in the locked position. Wait for the cab display module (CDM) to beep
and display an
“
In Park
”
message to confirm that the parking brake is engaged.
1.
While the windrower engine is running, place the ground speed lever (GSL) in the NEUTRAL position and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
2.
Engage the header drive.
3.
Stand up. After approximately five seconds, the header should shut down. If the header does
NOT
shut down, the
operator presence system requires adjustment. Contact your MacDon Dealer for more information.
4.
To restart the header, move the HEADER DRIVE switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position.
5.
While the engine is running, put the GSL into the N-DETENT position. For instructions, refer to
6.
Swivel the operator
’
s station, but do
NOT
lock it into position.
7.
Move the GSL out of the N-DETENT position. The engine should shut down and the message LOCK SEAT BASE
→
CENTER STEERING WHEEL
→
NOT IN NEUTRAL will appear on the cab display module (CDM).