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Revision A
3.3
Using Swath Compressor
The swath compressor height can be adjusted and monitored with the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) display. Height
can be adjusted for crop ripeness, yield, and the amount of compression required. The swath compressor will automatically
lift up if the Operator stops or reverses the windrower.
3.3.1
Swath Compressor Controls
This topic explains how the windrower controls the swath compressor, and describes the automated raise/lower functions.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat.
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A
B
Figure 3.17: HPT Display
Swath compressor height (A) is displayed on the Harvest
Performance Tracker (HPT) with a scale from 0
–
10.
Swath compressor icon (B) is displayed on the HPT when the
swath compressor is activated in the attachments menu. If the
sensor is disabled, height number (A) is replaced by a sensor
disabled icon. For instructions on enabling the sensor, refer to
3.1 Activating the Swath Compressor, page 33
.
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A
Figure 3.18: Operator
’
s Console
Switches (A) and (B) on the operator
’
s console are used to
adjust the position (height). Releasing the switch stops the
movement.
Each momentary press of the switch changes the value by one.
Pressing and holding changes the value by one increment per
second.
The last position set with the console switches becomes the
target height. When an adjustment is made, the display shows
the target value. The system immediately adjusts to attain the
target position. After the last adjustment, the display shows
target value for 5 seconds then reverts to the actual position.
