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Perform Pre-Mowing Checks and Safety

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How does a haybine or hay cutter work? How I cut hay on the farm..drone fail :(

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What happens here

Before commencing the mowing operation, the presenter emphasizes critical pre-operation checks. He states that the haybine has about 30 lubrication points that need to be greased to ensure smooth operation and equipment longevity. Additionally, he advises starting the tractor and allowing it to reach an optimal running temperature before engaging the haybine. He concludes with a strong emphasis on safety, particularly wearing earplugs to protect hearing from the loud machinery, and exercising caution around moving parts.

Goal: Prepare equipment for operation and ensure safety.

Tools and materials

  • Earplugs
  • Grease Gun
  • John Deere Tractor
  • New Holland Haybine (Model 474)

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first things first I've got to lubricate this thing so I'm going to get on that start lubricating it then we're going to take off on the tractor we're gonna make sure our tractor is at an optimal running temperature we're not gonna hit this hay and start cutting it while it's cold so we're going to start the tractor and let it warm up while we lubricate everything I cannot stress the importance of safety here many a hand has been taken off in this thing so be smart be safe and do things like you're supposed to be sure where the mere plugs through guys be smart all right all right

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