John Deere Air Reel Owner’s Manual
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Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone’s
business. By following recommended procedures, a safe
working environment is provided for the operator, by-
standers and the area around the work site. Untrained
operators are not qualified to operate the machine.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the re-
sult of suggestions made by customers like you. Read
this manual carefully to learn how to operate the machine
safely and how to set it to provide maximum efficiency.
By following the operating instructions in conjunction with
a good maintenance program, your machine will provide
many years of trouble-free service.
The Air Reel is designed to dramatically improve harvest-
ing efficiency. Power is provided by the combine feeder
and hydraulics. Be familiar with the machine before start-
ing.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this
manual and to train all other operators before they start
working with the machine. In addition to the design and
configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
and prudence of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment or in
the use and maintenance of facilities.
Read and understand the owner’s manual and all
safety signs before servicing, adjusting or repair-
ing.
Install and secure all guards and shields before
starting or operating.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
Place all controls in neutral or off, lower header to
the ground, stop combine engine, set parking brake,
chock wheels, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
Clear the area of bystanders, especially small chil-
dren, before starting.
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WARNiNG
Keep all hydraulic lines, fittings, and couplers tight
and free of leaks before and during use.
Clean reflectors and lights before transporting.
Review safety related items annually with all per-
sonnel who will be operating or maintaining the
machine.
Shut the combine off when connecting the machine
hydraulics.
Do not exceed fan speed of 5300 RPM. Check the
fan speed by multiplying the drive shaft speed (RPM)
by the gear ratio of the gearbox.
Do not run the fan without back pressure. Close the
butterfly valve on the fan if the flex hose is discon-
nected.
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OPERATiON
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