WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169469/169470/169471
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Revision C
c. Push LIGHT switch to ROAD position to activate
lamps. Always use these lamps on roads to
provide warning to other vehicles. Use HI / LO
LIGHTS as required when other vehicles are
approaching. Do not use field lamps on roads,
other drivers may be confused by them.
d. Push BEACON switch to on to activate beacons
(North America optional).
e. Press switch on CDM to activate hazard lights
(Export optional).
f. Set ground speed range switch (A) for road
speed. CDM will display ROAD GEAR at (B) if
windrower is in engine-forward mode.
NOTE
Windrower can be moving but speed must
be less than 5 mph (8 km/h) for road gear
to engage.
g. Slowly push throttle (C) to full forward (operating
speed). CDM should display 2250-2340 RPM
(D).
h. Slowly move the GSL (E) forward to desired
speed which will be displayed at (F).
i. 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.
iv) If the ground speed is greater than or
equal to 25 mph (40 km/h), the CDM
will display a warning message
(SLOW DOWN) with an audible alert.
Move GSL closer to neutral to reduce
speed.
•
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;
o
Operate in low speed range.
o
Do not exceed 1500 rpm engine
speed.
o
Avoid loose gravel and slopes.
o
Do not tow a header.
o
If control of machine is lost,
immediately pull ground speed lever
to neutral.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS SWITCH
Activates Hazard Warning Lights
Cancels Turn Signal
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