WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
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Revision A
f. Press switch (A) on CDM to activate hazard
lights (Export optional).
g. Set ground speed range switch (B) for “road
speed”. CDM will display ROAD GEAR at (C).
NOTE
Windrower can be moving, but speed
must be less than 5 mph (8 km/h) for road
gear to engage.
h. Slowly push throttle (D) to “full forward”
(operating speed). CDM should display
2270 - 2330 RPM at (E).
i. Slowly move the GSL (F) forward to desired
speed which will be displayed at (G).
j. If towing a header, refer to Section 6.3.8.2
Towing Header with Windrower.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death from loss of
control:
•
Do not make abrupt changes in steering
direction.
•
Anticipate turns and steep slopes by
slowing down well in advance.
•
Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate
while turning.
•
When travelling on steep slopes:
i) Move ground speed lever closer to
NEUTRAL to reduce speed.
ii) Lower header.
iii) Move GROUND SPEED RANGE
switch to “low range”.
•
With header removed, steering control is
reduced if weight is not added to drive
wheels.
If you must drive the windrower without
header or MacDon weight system:
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Operate in low speed range.
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Do not exceed 1500 rpm engine
speed.
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Avoid loose gravel and slopes.
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Do not tow a header.
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If control of machine is lost,
immediately pull ground speed
lever to NEUTRAL.
D
C
F
E
B
G
A