WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
Form 169017
65
Issue – June 2008
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death from loss of
control:
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Always transport in Engine Forward
configuration.
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Do not make abrupt changes in steering
direction.
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Anticipate turns and steep slopes by
slowing down well in advance.
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Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate
while turning.
When travelling on steep slopes:
1. Move ground speed lever closer to
neutral to reduce speed.
2. Lower
header.
3. 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 tractor 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.
If control of machine is lost, immediately pull
ground speed lever to neutral.
e. Set ground speed range switch (A) for road
speed. CDM will display ROAD GEAR at (B)
f. Slowly push throttle (C) to full forward (operating
speed). CDM should display 2270-2330 RPM
(M150), 2250-2300 RPM (M200) at (D).
g. Slowly move the GSL (E) forward to desired
speed which will be displayed at (F).
6.3.8.2 Towing Header With Windrower Tractor
WARNING
Harvest Header with Transport Option
The windrower tractor without the header
must not be used to tow headers due to
reduced traction and possible loss of control
unless the Weight Box option is installed on
the windrower tractor.
For towed equipment without brakes, do not
exceed 20 mph (32 km/h).
The windrower tractor can be used to tow a
MacDon Harvest Header with the Slow Speed
Transport option installed, provided the Weight
Box option is installed on the windrower tractor.
6.3.8.2.1 From Field To Transport Mode
a. Set header on the ground (field position).
b. Disconnect hydraulic and electrical connections:
1. Left Side - Store hydraulic hoses and
electrical cable into the storage position.
See Header Operator’s Manual.
2. Right side – Release the multi link and place
into storage on tractor. See Header
Operator’s Manual.
c. Install temporary lift pins (A) into the rear hole at
the top of the lift arms for additional lift height for
transport wheel deployment. Pins are stored on
weight box.
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A
C
B
E
D
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