WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
Form # 169017
58
Issue – June 2008
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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 tractor 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.
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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.
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Turn off wipers.
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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.
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Lock the cab door when leaving the
windrower tractor unattended. (When
the door is locked, it can still be
opened from inside the cab.)
Swing away platforms and stairs (A) are
provided on both sides of the windrower tractor
to accommodate cab forward and engine
forward access to the operator’s station as well
as several maintenance tasks. The right cab-
forward side platform is shown in the rearward
(cab-forward) position.
Two doors (B) are provided for cab entry and
exit in either cab forward mode or engine
forward mode. Enter the cab using the door
opposite the operator’s console.
B
A
A
B