WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
61
Revision A
6.3.7 ADJUSTABLE CASTER TREAD
WIDTH
The rear casters can be adjusted to a narrow
tread width to allow loading and shipping without
having to remove them.
A narrow tread width also suits smaller headers
by allowing more space to the uncut crop, and
provides more maneuverability around poles,
irrigation inlets, or other obstacles.
A wider tread width is useful in heavy crops that
produce large windrows so that runover is
reduced.
Adjust the caster tread width as follows:
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface, header on the
ground, the ground speed lever in N-DETENT
position, and steering wheel locked.
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Raise rear of windrower slightly so that most of
the weight is off the casters, using a jack or
other lifting device under the frame where
shown.
NOTE
Lifting device should have a lifting
capacity of at least 5000 lb (2270 kg).
b. Remove six bolts (four on backside, two on
underside), and washers from left and right side
of walking beam.
c. Slide extensions inboard or outboard equal
amounts, and align holes at desired location.
NOTE
Use the caster wheels to assist in moving
the axle by rotating the caster so that
wheel is parallel to the axle.
IMPORTANT
Caster wheels must be equi-distant from
center of windrower.
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LIFT HERE
WIDEST TREAD WIDTH SHOWN