MacDon R80 Rotary Disc - Manual (Page 36)

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form # 169089
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Model Year - 2009
7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
The following instructions are provided to assist
the operator in the use of the disc header.
Detailed maintenance, service, and parts
information are contained in the Service
Instruction Manual and Parts Catalogue that are
available from your dealer.
Log hours of operation and use the
"Maintenance Checklist" provided to keep a
record of scheduled maintenance. Refer to
Section 7.12, Maintenance Schedule.
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING
CAUTION
• To avoid personal injury, before
servicing header or opening drive
covers, perform the following:
a. Fully lower the header. If necessary to
service in the raised position, always engage
header lift cylinder stops.
b. Stop engine and remove key.
c. Engage park brake.
d. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY
PROCEDURES
• Park on level surface when possible.
Block wheels securely if windrower is
parked on an incline. 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.
• If more than one person is servicing the
machine at the same time, be aware that
rotating a driveline or other
mechanically driven component by hand
(for example, accessing a lube fitting)
will cause drive components in other
areas (belts, pulleys, and disc) to move.
Stay clear of driven components at all
times.
• Be prepared if an accident should occur.
Know where the first aid kit and fire
extinguishers 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.