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Revision A
Driving Forward in Cab-Forward Mode
In cab-forward mode, the operator
’
s station is facing away from the engine.
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Figure 4.30: Cab-Forward Mode
WARNING
Do NOT drive the windrower on the road in the cab-forward
configuration unless it is equipped with the proper lighting and
markings for cab-forward road travel.
WARNING
Outside of North America, do NOT drive the windrower on the
road in cab-forward mode, as lighting/reflector visibility will not
be compliant with road regulations.
CAUTION
Operate both the steering wheel and the ground speed lever slowly for familiarization. Avoid the common tendency of
new Operators to oversteer.
CAUTION
Park on a level surface with the ground speed lever (GSL) in the PARK position and the steering wheel in the locked
(centered) position. Wait for the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) to beep and display a red P symbol to confirm that
the parking brake is engaged.
1.
Park the windrower on a level surface.
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A
B
C
Figure 4.31: Operator Station
2.
If the operator
’
s seat is in the cab-forward position (facing
away from the engine), proceed to Step
.
If the operator
’
s seat is facing the engine, swivel the
operator
’
s seat to the cab-forward position as follows:
a.
Place ground speed lever (GSL) (A) in PARK. The engine
can be running.
IMPORTANT:
If the GSL is
NOT
in PARK, swivelling the operator's
station may damage the GSL cable.
b.
Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch (C) at the
base of the steering column.
c.
Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise to pivot the
operator
’
s station clockwise 180° until the pin engages
the latch to secure the operator
’
s station in the new
position.
3.
Ensure the seat belt is fastened.
4.
Start the engine (if it is not already running). For instructions, refer to
.
5.
Set the desired ground speed limit. For instructions, refer to
