MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
1. Move the ground speed lever (GSL) (A) out of
N-DETENT towards the seat and hold.
2. Slowly turn the steering wheel in the desired direction
of turn. The windrower will pivot between the
drive wheels.
3. To increase the turn radius, slowly move the GSL away
from NEUTRAL. Remember that this will increase
ground speed as well.
4. To stop the turn, slowly turn the steering wheel back to
its centered position.
Figure 4.21: Ground Speed Lever (GSL)
Stopping
WARNING
Do NOT move ground speed lever rapidly back to NEUTRAL. You may be thrown forward by sudden stop.
Always wear seat belt when operating windrower.
To stop the windrower:
1.
SLOWLY
return the ground speed lever (GSL) (A) to
NEUTRAL and into N-DETENT.
2. Turn steering wheel until it locks.
3. Move throttle lever (B) to low idle position.
NOTE:
Avoid unnecessary idling. Stop engine if it will be
idling for longer than 5 minutes.
4. Brakes are automatically engaged when steering
wheel is locked in NEUTRAL position.
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface, header on the ground,
and the GSL in N-DETENT and steering wheel locked.
IMPORTANT:
Before stopping engine, run at low idle for approximately
5 minutes to cool hot engine parts (and allow
turbocharger to slow down while engine oil pressure is
available).
5. Turn ignition key counterclockwise to OFF position.
Figure 4.22: Operator Console
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