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3.10.4
Adjusting Forming Shields
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Roll Conditioner
WARNING
Keep everyone at a safe distance from your operation. Ensure bystanders are never in line with the front or rear of the
machine. Stones or other foreign objects can be ejected from either end with force.
The forming shield position controls the width and placement of the windrow. Consider the following factors when setting
the forming shield position:
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Weather conditions (rain, sun, humidity, and wind)
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Type and yield of crop
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Available drying time
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Method of processing (bales, silage, and green-feed)
A wider windrow will generally dry faster and more evenly, resulting in less protein loss. Fast drying is especially important
in areas where the weather allows only a few days to cut and bale. A narrower windrow may be preferable for ease of
pick-up and when drying is not critical (for example, when cutting for silage or green feed).
Positioning Forming Shield Side Deflectors
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Roll Conditioner
The position of the side deflectors controls the width and placement of the windrow. To ensure windrow placement is
centered between the carrier wheels, adjust the left and right deflectors to the same position.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator
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s seat for any reason.
Figure 3.68: Forming Shield Side Deflector and
Adjuster Handle
1.
Set forming shield side deflectors (A) to the desired width
by repositioning adjuster handle (B). To ensure windrow
placement is centered, adjust both side deflectors to the
same position.
