Fire Prevention

To reduce the chance of a fire, be sure to follow these important procedures:

    IMPORTANT: VIEW Cotton Picker Fire Safety portion of operator's video. See you John Deere dealer if you do not have this tape.

  • ADJUST and maintain row units regularly.
  • BE ALERT for rocks, wood or debris that can lodge in picking units and cause sparks.
  • REPAIR leaks and clean up all fuel/oil spills before cotton lint or trash can mix in and become very combustible and hard to control if ignited.
  • DO NOT unload near electrical lines.
  • DO NOT unload into the wind, cotton and trash could blow into engine compartment and ignite.
  • DO NOT refuel with engine running, while smoking or around open flame.
  • DO NOT use flammable petroleum wetting agents in the moistener system.
  • AVOID SPARKS when using a battery charger or booster battery.
  • INSPECT all bearings daily for signs of overheating or excessive looseness. Replace promptly.
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    REMOVE ALL lint and trash from the following areas prior to operating your machine each day or more frequently if required to avoid fire and also make an accidental fire much easier to control. See LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE section.

    Picking Units

  • Doffers
  • Moistener pads
  • Behind picker bars
  • Suction doors
  • Unit drums

    Engine Area

  • Engine
  • Turbocharger and exhaust system
  • Alternator Screen
  • Starting motor

    Chassis

  • Engine hood
  • Platform
  • Hydro module
  • Cotton fan rotor
  • Transmission
  • Brake drums

    Basket

  • Basket screens
  • Finger grates
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