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Revision A
3.13.5
Turning 180 Degrees
NOTE:
When cutting back and forth on one side of the field, approximately 15 m (50 ft.) is required at each end of the field to
make a 180 degree turn.
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Figure 3.66: 180 Degree Turn
1.
Steer the tractor away from the uncut crop beginning at position (A) while steering the rotary disc pull-type in a
straight line until it cuts through the end of the row.
2.
Ensure the rotary disc pull-type cuts past the end of the row, and immediately raise the rotary disc pull-type until the
skid shoes clear the ground. Steer the rotary disc pull-type as sharply as possible away from the uncut crop.
NOTE:
For ease of operation, both steering control levers can be activated with one hand and held until the steering cylinder
completes its stroke.
3.
Proceed to position (B), and start turning the tractor back towards the uncut crop.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the inside tractor tire does
NOT
contact the rotary disc pull-type
’
s hitch.
4.
Continue turning towards the uncut crop as shown in positions (C) and (D) while steering the rotary disc pull-type
towards the outside of the turning circle. Maintain hitch-to-tire clearance throughout the turn.
5.
Complete the tractor turn as shown in position (E), and position the tractor so it is straddling the last cut windrow.
Align the rotary disc pull-type with the edge of the uncut crop.
6.
Proceed to position (F), lower rotary disc pull-type to cutting height, and begin a new cut through the field.
