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A
B
C
D
E
F
Figure 4.36: Operator Console
10. Set GROUND SPEED RANGE switch (A), the ROAD speed
setting. The CDM will display ROAD GEAR at location (F) if
the windrower is in engine-forward mode.
NOTE:
The GROUND SPEED RANGE switch can be moved to this
position while the windrower is moving, but the
windrower
’
s ground speed must be less than 8 km/h
(5 mph) for the road gear to successfully engage.
11. Slowly push throttle (B) to the fully forward position
(operating speed). The CDM should display 2320
–
2350
rpm (C).
12. Slowly move ground speed lever (GSL) (E) forward to the
desired speed. The reported ground speed will be displayed
at location (F).
13. To slow the windrower, pull GSL (E) rearward to decrease
the speed.
14. Move GSL (E) to N-DETENT to stop the windrower.
15. Lock the steering wheel.
16. Shut off the engine.
17. If you intend to drive on a public roadway while towing a header, refer to
Towing Header with Windrower, page 178
for more information.
Towing Header with Windrower
The windrower can be used to tow a MacDon draper header that has the slow speed transport option installed. Ensure
that the optional weight box or an approved header transporter is installed on the windrower to transfer the windrower
’
s
weight to the lift arms.
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Figure 4.37: Towing a Header
WARNING
•
A windrower without a header or weight box must NOT be
used to tow a header, because the windrower will be
unbalanced and the Operator may lose control of the
machine.
•
When towing equipment which lacks its own electric
brakes, do NOT allow the windrower
’
s ground speed to
exceed 32 km/h (20 mph).
CAUTION
•
To tow a header with an M155 Self-Propelled Windrower,
the header must be equipped with the appropriate
equipment to comply with local regulations.
•
Before towing, conduct a pretrip inspection to verify that
the relevant signal lighting and safety equipment is installed and functioning properly.
•
Do NOT exceed the Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (CGVW) specified in Table
.
•
To prevent equipment damage or injury, ensure that the windrower and its attached equipment are within the
following weight limits: