3 - SAFETY/DECALS
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● Never operate the engine in a closed building. Proper ventilation is required under all circumstances. R142A
● Check and service cooling system according to maintenance instructions. Hot coolant can spray out if
deaeration tank cap is removed while system is hot. To remove deaeration tank cap, let system cool, turn to first
notch, then wait until all pressure is released. Scalding can result from fast removal of deaeration tank cap.
M513
● It is good practice to carry a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure that the extinguisher is properly
maintained and be familiar with its proper use.
R102B
● Due to the flammable nature of the crop materials encountered by Combines, fire risks are high. This risk can
be minimized by frequent removal of accumulated crop material from the machine and checking for overheated
machine components. If oil leaks appear, retorque bolts or replace gaskets if necessary.
R363
● On narrow or hilly roads or blind curves - where motor vehicles can suddenly come upon slow moving traffic,
extra caution should be exercised, such as having two vehicles proceed/follow the Combine to warn and/or
removing the Header and transport separately.
R751
Throughout this manual and on the machine’s safety decals, you will find precautionary statements: DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION followed by specific instructions or ISO two panel safety pictorial symbols. These
precautions are intended for your personal safety.
Failure to follow the DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death.
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION are defined as follows:
● DANGER: Indicates an immediate hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
The color associated with Danger is RED.
● WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury. The color associated with Warning is ORANGE.
● CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. The color associated with Caution is YELLOW.
ISO two panel pictorial symbol decals are defined as follows:
● The first panel indicates the nature of the hazard.
● The second panel indicates the appropriate avoidance of the hazard.
● Background color is YELLOW.
● Prohibition symbols such as and if used, are RED.
Personal Safety
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