MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
1. Start engine. Refer to
Starting the Engine, page 88
.
2. Move throttle to adjust engine speed to IDLE.
3. Set the intermediate speed control (ISC) to OFF. Refer
to
Engine Intermediate Speed Control (ISC), page 91
.
4. Engage header.
5. Run engine at maximum rpm.
6. Press SELECTOR button (B) on the ground speed
lever (GSL) until the CDM (A) displays the knife speed
in SPM (strokes per minute). This indicates that the
optional expansion module (MD #B4666) is installed.
7. If knife speed is
NOT
displayed, the optional expansion
module is not installed, proceed to
Setting Knife Speed
(without Expansion Module MD #B4666), page 177
.
8. Compare the reading to Table
4.1 D-Series Knife
Speed , page 175
.
Figure 4.181: Operator Console
9. If required, adjust knife speed as follows:
10. Shut down engine, and open engine hood.
11. Locate the knife drive pump (A) and knife speed
adjuster screw (B) under the right (cab forward) side
of the windrower.
NOTE:
The knife speed adjuster screw may have a plastic cap
(B) covering it. Pull this cap off to expose the screw.
Figure 4.182: Knife Drive Pump
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