MacDon 9250, Operator'S Manual

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Form # 46584 Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
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OPERATOR'S STATION
Windrower Controls
VARIABLE GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER
(A)
Controls windrower direction of movement and
rate of speed. A neutral start switch prevents the
starter from engaging unless this lever is in the
neutral detent as shown and the steering is locked
in the straight-ahead position.
For forward motion: Push lever forward. The
further the lever is moved from neutral the faster
the speed. Release lever at desired speed and
lever will engage friction device to secure the
position.
For reverse motion: Pull lever rearward. The
further the lever is moved from neutral the faster
the speed.
SPEED-RANGE CONTROL (B) (Turbo units) -
Shifts the transmission to FIELD (Low) or ROAD
(High) speed range.
Field Speed Range: This setting is for windrower
operating speeds (0 - 10 mph [16 km/h]). Steering
is less sensitive in this range.
Road Speed Range: This setting is for transport
speeds (0 to 16 mph [26 km/h]). Steering is more
sensitive in this speed range.
THROTTLE LEVER (C) - Push lever forward to
increase engine speed (RPM) and rearward to
decrease. Full forward is operating RPM.
PARK BRAKE LEVER (D) - Pull up on lever to
engage brake. Push down to release.
CAUTION: Use park brake only when
windrower is stopped. Do not use
park brake to slow windrower when
moving. Use variable speed lever to
slow and stop machine.
STEERING WHEEL
To adjust steering wheel tilt:
1. Push and hold handle (F) down.
2. Move steering wheel to desired position.
3. Release handle to lock the position.
When exiting cab, push handle (F) down. This
returns steering wheel to upright position for easier
exit and re-entry.
D
C
A
B
WINDROWER CONTROLS
F
STEERING WHEEL