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Revision A
4.3.7
Adjusting Caster Tread Width
The windrower
’
s rear casters can be moved closer together. This allows the windrower to be loaded onto a trailer and
shipped without having to remove the casters entirely. A narrower tread width also suits windrowers paired with smaller
headers, by allowing more space for the uncut crop. A narrower setting also makes it easier to maneuver around obstacles
such as poles and irrigation inlets. Wider settings are more suitable for heavy crops, which can produce large windrows.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface with the header on the ground, the ground speed lever (GSL) in the N-DETENT position, and
the steering wheel in the locked position (centered). To confirm that the parking brake is engaged, wait for the cab
display module (CDM) to beep and display the message IN PARK.
1.
Park the windrower on level ground, shut down the engine
and remove the key from the ignition.
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B
B
A
Figure 4.28: Caster Wheel Extensions
2.
Position a jack or other lifting device under the frame at
location (A). Raise the rear of the windrower slightly so that
most of the weight is off of the casters.
NOTE:
The lifting device should have a lifting capacity of at least
2270 kg (5000 lb.).
3.
Remove six bolts and washers (B) (four on the backside,
two on the underside) from the left and right ends of the
walking beam.
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Figure 4.29: Caster Wheel Extensions
4.
Slide the extensions inboard or outboard equally and align
the holes at the desired locations.
NOTE:
Use the caster wheels to assist in moving the extensions:
rotate the casters until the wheels are parallel to the
walking beam.