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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
SERVICE PROCEDURES
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers:
1. Fully lower header and adapter. If it is necessary to service header in the raised position, first engage lift
cylinder stop.
2. Disengage header drive clutch.
3. Stop engine and remove key.
4. Engage park brake.
5. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Park on level surface when possible. Follow all recommendations in your Tractor Operator's Manual.
Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.
Wear protective shoes with slip resistant soles, a hard hat, protective glasses or goggles and heavy gloves.
Be prepared if an accident should occur. Know where the first aid kit and fire extinguisher are located and how
to use them.
Keep the service area clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when
working with electrical equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Replace all shields removed or opened for service.
Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may
not meet strength, design or safety requirements.
Keep the machine clean. Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These
materials may be toxic and/or flammable.
