MacDon M205 2010, Operator'S Manual

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HEADER OPERATION – D SERIES
Form 169469/169470/169471
98
Revision C
6.5.6 REEL SPEED
The speed of the reel is controlled with switches
on the CDM in the cab. On D Series draper
headers, it can be set relative to the ground
speed of the windrower using the Header Index
feature, or can run independently. Refer to the
Operator’s Manual for your specific header for
windrowing guidelines and recommended
speeds.
6.5.6.1 Reel to Ground Speed
Setting the speed of the reel relative to ground
speed using the Header Index function allows
the operator to run the engine at lower rpm while
maintaining the desired ground and reel speed.
This mode requires a) setting the Minimum Reel
Speed, and b) setting the Reel Index.
NOTE
Reducing engine speed saves fuel and
reduces noise in the cab. Ground/cutting
speed can be maintained using this
feature.
a. Set Reel Minimum Speed as follows
IMPORTANT
Windrower can be moving but must be
less than minimum reel speed.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
NOTE
DISPLAY will flash ##.## MIN REEL
(MPH or KPH) to prompt the operator to
change the minimum set point or increase
ground speed if Ground Speed Plus Index
is less than the Minimum Reel Speed Set
Point.
b. Set Reel Index as follows while driving
windrower at normal operating speed and
greater than minimum reel speed.
NOTE
See examples on following page.
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##.## = MPH or KPH
ENGAGE HEADER
HEADER INDEX
SWITCH - ON
ON GSL PRESS REEL SPEED
SWITCH FAST OR SLOW
DISPLAY SHOWS
##. ## MIN REEL
DONE
SPEED
O.K.?
NO
YES
DISPLAY
SELECTOR
DISPLAY
HEADER INDEX
FAST
SLOW
##.## = MPH or KPH
##.# = 0.0 to 9.9
ENGAGE HEADER
HEADER INDEX
SWITCH - ON
ON GSL PRESS REEL SPEED
SWITCH FAST OR SLOW
DISPLAY SHOWS
##.## ##.# REEL IND
DONE
INDEX
O.K.?
NO
YES