Subject to change without notice
Normal Settings – Standard & Grass Seed
Disc speed
2100 rpm
Header height
0
–
1
Header tilt
3
–
4
Adjust to change cut height. Use
skid shoes for high cut heights.
Ground speed
Adjust until conditioning
performance is affected.
Adjusting the Windrow – Standard Headers
Rear Baffle Position (Manual)
Rear Baffle Position (Electronic)
–
Optional for M1 Series
Controls windrow height/width. Directs crop flow that affects width.
1.
Remove lynch pin (B).
2.
Pull lever (A) inboard to disengage bracket (C):
Move the lever forward (raise baffle) for narrow swath.
Move the lever backward (lower baffle) for wide swath.
4.
Release the lever so the tab engages the notch in bracket (C).
5.
Secure the lever with lynch pin (A).
NOTE: Rear Baffle Control kit is NOT compatible with M205 SP
Windrowers.
The position of the rear baffle can be adjusted from inside the cab.
1.
To adjust the baffle up and down, press F5 (A) and F6 (B) keys
respectively.
2.
A pop-up will appear on the HPT display for 3 seconds indicating the
baffle position from 0
–
10 when buttons F5/F6 are pressed.
NOTE: The baffle position may be saved using the One-Touch-Return
buttons. For more information, refer to the windrower operator’s manual.
Baffle Deflector Fins
Forming Shield
Controls material distribution across windrow.
1.
Remove the fins from storage position (on top of baffle).
2.
Position deflector fin (A) under the baffle.
3.
Secure with existing bolt and nut (B) (bolt head facing down).
4.
Adjust to approximately 60° angle inward.
5.
Torque the nut to 69 Nm (51 lbf·ft). Repeat on the other side.
NOTE: In large-stemmed crops or while using the DWA, remove the fins
and attach them to the top of the baffle for storage.
Controls windrow width and placement.
1.
Adjust the forming shield using handle (B) under the windrower.
2.
To ensure the windrow is centered, adjust both side deflectors (A) to
the same position.
Windrow Forming Guidelines – Standard Headers
Windrow Width
Rear Baffle
Position
Forming Shield
3–5 ft. (0.9–1.5 m)
Up
Does all windrow formation. Adjust the sides to
desired width.
5–7 ft. (1.5–2.1 m)
Mid
Partial windrow formation. Adjust sides and baffle.
7–8 ft. (2.1–2.4 m)
Down
Not in use.
DWA
2nd notch
from top
Set at highest setting which does not interfere
with DWA.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Time
Service
Every 10 hours or
daily
Inspect the cutterbar discs.
Inspect the disc blades.
Inspect the accelerators.
Inspect the rock guards.
Inspect the drums.
Check the hydraulic hoses and lines.
Every 25 hours
Lubricate the idler pivot.
Standard headers: Lubricate the upper and
lower driveline universal joints.
Standard headers: Lubricate the roller
conditioner and feed roller bearings.
Standard headers: Lubricate the conditioner
driveline.
Lubricate the gauge rollers (if equipped).
Every 50 hours
Grass seed: Lubricate the grass seed drum
bearings.
Every 100 hours or
Annually
Standard headers: Check the conditioner
drive belt tension.
Standard headers: Check the roll timing
gearbox lubricant.
Check the header drive gearbox lubricant.
Every 250 hours
(begins after the
first 150 hours of
service)
Standard headers: Change the roll timing
gearbox lubricant.
Change the header drive gearbox lubricant.
Change the cutterbar lubricant.
Lubricate the vertical drivelines at the left and
right driven drums.
Break-In Inspections
Hour
Check
1
Check for loose hardware and tighten to required torque.
5
Check for loose hardware and tighten to required torque.
Check the conditioner drive belt tension.
Change the conditioner roll timing gearbox lubricant.
50
Change the header drive gearbox lubricant.
100
Check the conditioner drive belt tension, and adjust tension
if necessary.
Fluids and Lubricants
Spec
Capacity
Description /
Information
Grease
SAE
Multipur
pose
—
Description: High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance with 1% max.
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Use: As required unless otherwise
specified
SAE
Multipur
pose
—
Description: High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance with 10% max.
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Use: Driveline slip-joints
Gear Lubricant
SAE
80W-90
10 L
10.5 qts (US)
Description: High thermal and oxidation
stability API service class GL-5
Use: 4.9 m (16 ft.) cutterbar
SAE
80W-
140
0.7 L
0.75 qts (US)
Description: Gear lubricant API service
class GL-5
Use: Conditioner roll timing gearbox
SAE
80W-
140
1.8 L
1.9 qts (US)
Description: Fully Synthetic Oil API GL-5
Minimum, SAE J2360 Preferred
Use: Header drive 90° gearbox
