MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 47)

OPERATION
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason. Refer to the combine
operator’s manual for instructions regarding the proper use and storage of header safety props.
4.2.2 Reel Safety Props
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel safety props before going under raised
reel for any reason.
Reel safety props are located at the reel support arms.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to reel support arms, do NOT transport header with reel safety props engaged.
Engaging Reel Safety Props
1. Raise reel to maximum height.
2. At outer arms, move props (A) to engaged position
(as shown).
NOTE:
Keep pivot bolt (B) properly tightened so prop
remains in stored position when not in use, yet
can be engaged with hand force.
Figure 4.3: Reel Arm Safety Prop
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