and other protection for more vulnerable components. Checking for damage is still a good idea, as is refraining from potentially damaging actions like power washing areas that should not be exposed to excessive moisture. "These machines are so complicated. You don't want to necessarily just assume you know what you're doing. You want to make sure you're not doing more harm than good," Franceschetti says. If unsure about the design or the best way to clean, both the manual and dealer contacts can provide expertise. FIRE PREVENTION Combine fires are always a concern. The comparative abundance of electrical components does not itself have much impact on fire risk. As with bearings and other potential analogue sources of heat, however, being diligent around the buildup of crop residues and other debris on wires and other electrical parts is a best practice. "You should also have the right safety equipment," says Franceschetti, specifically citing the importance of a working fire extinguisher. "We want to encourage these operators to think outside the box a bit… Even just calling their dealer to talk about things, think of every different scenario. The more time and prep you do now, the less risk and downtime." l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 23 SEPTEMBER 2023 "These machines are so complicated. You don't want to necessarily just assume you know what you’re doing. You want to make sure you're not doing more harm than good.” For all of your grain marketing needs · IP soybeans · Non GMO soybeans · Crusher soybeans · Wheat • Corn · Barley • Canola londonag.com LAC Port Colborne Port Colborne, Ontario . LAC Thamesville Thamesville, Ontario . LAC Tupperville Tupperville, Ontario . Charwen Farms Thornton, Ontario . Greydafton Grain Grafton, Ontario . Haley’s Elevator Inc. Burford, Ontario . Hallview Farms Inc. Alliston, Ontario . Hasta Farms Listowel, Ontario . L.F. Mattice Farms Hagersville, Ontario . Head Office 1615-43 North Routledge Park London, Ontario Munro Grain Forest, Ontario . Reesor Seed & Grain Lindsay, Ontario Port Perry, Ontario . Sandison Elevator Charing Cross, Ontario . Seed Solutions Lansdowne, Ontario . Shawridge Farms Arthur, Ontario . Tara Farms Agri Services Ltd. Manotick, Ontario . Vankessel Brothers Forest, Ontario . Woodhull Grain London, Ontario
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