MacDon M205 2012, Operator'S Manual, Page: 76 / 230

WINDROWER OPERATION
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Revision E
6.3.7 ADJUSTABLE CASTER TREAD
WIDTH
The rear casters can be adjusted to a narrow
tread width to allow loading and shipping without
having to remove them. A narrow tread width also
suits smaller headers by allowing more space to
the uncut crop and provides more maneuverability
around poles, irrigation inlets, or other obstacles.
A wider tread width is useful in heavy crops that
produce large windrows so that run-over is
reduced.
Adjust the caster tread width as follows:
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface, header on the
ground and the ground speed lever in
N-DETENT position and steering wheel locked.
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator’s seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
a. Raise rear of windrower slightly so that most of the
weight is off the casters, using a jack or other
lifting device under the frame where shown.
NOTE
Lifting device should have a lifting capacity
of at least 5,000 lb (2,270 kg).
b. Remove six bolts (four on backside, two on
underside), and washers from left and right side of
walking beam.
c. Slide extensions inboard or outboard equal
amounts, and align holes at desired location.
NOTE
Use the caster wheels to assist in moving
the axle by rotating the caster so that wheel
is parallel to the axle.
IMPORTANT
Caster wheels must be equidistant from
center of windrower.
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LIFT HERE
WIDEST TREAD WIDTH SHOWN