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4.1.10
Checking Operating Safety System
The operating safety system protects the operator and the windrower from injury or damage. Perform these checks to
ensure that the operating safety system is functioning correctly.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
DANGER
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
1.
With the engine running and the seat base in engine-forward mode, press the HEADER ENGAGE switch. Confirm that
the header drive does
NOT
engage and that the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) displays LOCK SEAT BASE IN CAB-
FORWARD.
2.
With the engine running and the seat base in cab-forward mode, stand up and engage the HEADER DRIVE switch. The
header drive should
NOT
engage and the HPT should display OPERATOR MUST BE SEATED.
3.
With the engine running and the seat base unlocked, move the ground speed lever (GSL) out of PARK. Confirm that the
engine immediately shuts down and that the HPT displays LOCK SEAT BASE and sounds a tone.
4.
Shut down the engine and press the HEADER ENGAGE switch. Try starting the engine to confirm that the HPT displays
DISENGAGE HEADER. If the engine turns over, the safety system requires adjustment. Refer to the windrower
’
s
technical manual for the adjustment procedures.
5.
Shut down the engine and open the cooler box door. Try starting the engine to confirm that the HPT displays CLOSE
COOLER BOX DOOR. If the engine turns over, the safety system requires adjustment. Refer to the windrower
’
s
technical manual for the adjustment procedures.
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Figure 4.24: Pintle Arms
6.
Shut down the engine and perform the following safety
system checks:
a.
Open the hood.
b.
Pry the steering interlock away from pintle arms (A) by
inserting a wedge or pry bar between one of the
interlock channels (B) and the pintle arm.
c.
Insert a wooden block approximately 19 mm (3/4 in.)
thick between the opposite channel and the pintle arm
so that the interlock channel is clear of the pintle arm.
d.
Turn the steering wheel off-center and move the GSL
to PARK.
e.
Try starting the engine to confirm that the HPT displays
LOCK STEERING WHEEL IN CENTER POSITION. The
engine should
NOT
turn over. If the engine turns over,
the safety system requires adjustment. Refer to the
windrower
’
s technical manual for the adjustment
procedures.
f.
Remove the key from the ignition.
g.
Remove the wooden block and close the hood.
