MacDon PW8 - Engaging Hold-Down Lift Cylinder Safety Props

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3.5 Engaging Hold-Down Lift Cylinder Safety Props
The hold-down lift cylinder safety props provide a mechanical stop to keep the hold-down elevated when the engine is off.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine and remove
key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the hold-down support arms, do NOT transport the header with the cylinder safety props engaged.
NOTE:
John Deere combines use the fore/aft hydraulic circuit to control the hold-down cylinders.
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Figure 3.16: Hold-Down in Raised Position
1. Raise hold-down (A) to its maximum height.
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Figure 3.17: Safety Prop Engaged
2. Remove retaining pin (A) from the safety prop.
3. Raise safety prop (B) to the engaged position.
4. Install retaining pin (A) onto safety prop (B).
5. Lower hold-down (C) onto safety prop (B).
OPERATION