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18.5.16 Removing Crop Flow Blockages in the Area of the Crop Flow
Danger of injury due to unexpected movement of the machine and moving parts!
There is an increased danger of injury when removing crop blockages.
• Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer to chapter Safety “Shutting Down and
Safeguarding the Machine“.
• Ensure that no one approaches the machine as long as the follow-up alarm sounds.
Risk of injury due to turning parts in the crop flow!
After switching off the main drive, the chopping drum, the discharge accelerator and the corn
conditioner may coast down to a stop. If this is the case, an acoustic follow-up alarm can be
heard!
• For all tasks and when eliminating malfunctions, always be absolutely certain to wait until
the units have come to a complete stop.
Bringing the machine into a safe state
• Stop the machine in case of blockage.
Fig. 513
• To switch off intake drive, press “Intake/header” (1) key.
• Move the machine back a little.
• Lower header to the ground.
• Switch off the engine, remove the ignition key in order to avoid unintended start.
• Inform all persons that the crop flow is blocked and the inner parts of the machine will
continue to move as long as the follow-up alarm sounds.
• Wait until the follow-up alarm stops.
The blockage in the crop flow must only be removed after the mentioned work steps
have been performed and the follow-up alarm stops.