WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
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Revision A
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Avoid inclines, ditches and fences.
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Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate
when turning
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Reduce speed before turning, crossing
slopes, or travelling over rough ground.
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Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
machine while operating. Foreign objects
may be forcibly ejected.
6.3.6.1 Ingress/Egress
CAUTION
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To provide more secure hand and foot
mobility, preventing slipping and
possible injury, always face the
windrower, and use the hand rail when
dismounting (or mounting).
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Never attempt to get on or off a moving
windrower.
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Before leaving the Operator's seat for
any reason:
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Park on level ground if possible.
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Be sure ground speed lever is in
N-DETENT, and steering wheel is
locked in the straight-ahead position.
o
Fully lower header and reel.
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Disengage header drives.
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Stop engine, and remove key from
ignition. A child or even a pet could
engage an idling machine.
o
Turn off windshield wiper.
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Turn off lights unless required for
inspection purposes.
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Release seat belt.
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Raise armrest and steering wheel for
easier exit and re-entry.
o
Lock the cab door when leaving the
windrower unattended. (When the
door is locked, it can still be opened
from inside the cab.)
A swing away platform and steps (A) are
provided to accommodate access to the
Operator’s station, as well as maintenance
tasks.
Opposite to the entry/exit door (B) is a door-size
window (C) that latches in the “partially open”
position if desired, and can be fully opened for
emergency exit.
To open right side window, pull over-center latch
(D) forward, and slightly push on window until
latch goes “over-center”, and lock window in
OPEN position.
To close, pull latch (D) inward to until window
closes, and then push rearward to lock.
To fully open window, pull pin (E) out of latch,
and push window open.
D
E
C
A
B