TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form 169017
3
Issue – June 2008
6.2.1
Engine Functions .................................................................................................................................... 48
6.2.2
Windrower Tractor Operating Symbols ................................................................................................... 48
6.2.3
Header Functions .................................................................................................................................... 49
6.3
WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION ..................................................................................... 50
6.3.1
Operational Safety .................................................................................................................................. 50
6.3.2
Break-In Period ....................................................................................................................................... 50
6.3.3
Pre-Season Check .................................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.4
Daily Check ............................................................................................................................................. 52
6.3.5
Engine Operation .................................................................................................................................... 53
6.3.6
Driving The Windrower ........................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.7
Adjustable Caster Tread Width ............................................................................................................... 63
6.3.8
Transporting ............................................................................................................................................ 64
6.3.9
Storage ................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.4
HEADER OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 74
6.4.1
Header Lift Cylinder Stops ...................................................................................................................... 74
6.4.2
Header Flotation ..................................................................................................................................... 75
6.4.3
Levelling .................................................................................................................................................. 78
6.4.4
Header Drive ........................................................................................................................................... 79
6.4.5
Header Angle .......................................................................................................................................... 80
6.4.6
Cutting Height ......................................................................................................................................... 81
6.5
D SERIES HEADER OPERATION .............................................................................................. 83
6.5.1
Header Attachment - D Series ................................................................................................................ 83
6.5.2
Header Detachment - D Series ............................................................................................................... 86
6.5.3
Reel Speed ............................................................................................................................................. 88
6.5.4
Draper Speed ......................................................................................................................................... 90
6.5.5
Knife Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 92
6.5.6
Deck Shift (Optional) ............................................................................................................................... 93
6.6
A SERIES HEADER OPERATION .............................................................................................. 94
6.6.1
Header Attachment – A Series ............................................................................................................... 94
6.6.2
Header Detachment – A Series .............................................................................................................. 96
6.6.3
Auger Speed ........................................................................................................................................... 98
6.6.4
Reel Speed ............................................................................................................................................. 99
6.6.5
Knife Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 100
6.7
R SERIES HEADER OPERATION ............................................................................................ 101
6.7.1
Header Attachment – R Series ............................................................................................................. 101
6.7.2
Header Detachment – R Series ............................................................................................................ 103
6.7.3
Disc Speed ........................................................................................................................................... 105
7
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ................................................................................................................ 106
7.1
PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ........................................................................................... 106
7.1.1
Welding Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 106
7.2
RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ............................................................................ 106
7.3
RECOMMENDED FUEL, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................................ 107
7.3.1
Fuel ....................................................................................................................................................... 107
7.3.2
Fluids .................................................................................................................................................... 107
7.3.3
Lubricants ............................................................................................................................................. 107
7.3.4
Capacities ............................................................................................................................................. 107
7.3.5
Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 107
7.4
RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................... 108
7.4.1
Bolts ...................................................................................................................................................... 108
7.4.2
Hydraulic Fittings .................................................................................................................................. 109
7.5
ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD ............................................................................................ 110
7.6
MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS .................................................................................................. 111
7.6.1
Opening/Closing Platforms ................................................................................................................... 111
7.6.2
Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ...................................................................................... 111
7.7
LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER .......................................................................................... 113
7.7.1
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 113
7.7.2
Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................. 113
7.8
OPERATOR’S STATION ........................................................................................................... 115
7.8.1
Seat Belts ............................................................................................................................................. 115
7.8.2
Safety Systems ..................................................................................................................................... 115
7.8.3
GSL Adjustments .................................................................................................................................. 116
7.8.4
Steering Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 117
7.8.5
Park Brake ............................................................................................................................................ 118
