
WINDROWER OPERATION
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Revision E
6.3.6.2 Cab-forward
Operation
WARNING
Do not drive windrower on road in cab-forward
configuration, unless it is equipped with the
proper lighting and markings for cab-forward
road travel.
a. Swivel Operator’s seat to cab-forward position as
follows:
1. Place Ground Speed Lever (GSL) (A) in
N-DETENT
. Engine can be running.
IMPORTANT
If GSL is not in N-DETENT, damage to the
GSL cable may result when swivelling
Operator’s station.
2. Pull up on knob (B), and hold to release latch
(C) at base of steering column.
3. Turn steering wheel counterclockwise to pivot
Operator’s station clockwise 180° until pin
engages latch to secure Operator’s station in
new position.
b. Ensure seat belt is fastened.
c. Start engine (if not running). Refer to Section
6.3.5.1 Starting.
d. There are two cab-forward speed ranges. Set
ground speed range switch (D) to either
H
(0
−
16 mph [25.7 km/h]), or
L
(0–11 mph
[17.7 km/h]).
e. Slowly push throttle (F) to full forward (operating
speed). CDM should display 2,250–2,340 rpm
at (G).
CAUTION
Check again to be sure all bystanders have
cleared the area.
f. Slowly move the GSL (A) forward to desired
speed which will be displayed at (H).
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground speed
lever slowly for familiarization. Avoid the
common tendency of new Operators to
over-steer.
g. The windrower can be equipped with an automatic
steering system for use in the field. The
Auto-Steer is available as an option and can be
installed by an Auto-Steer Dealer. The GSL has
been pre-wired at the factory with a switch. Also
see Section 9.2 AUTO-STEER.
CAB-FORWARD – SEAT FACES HEADER
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
C
A
B
D
F
E
A
G
H
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