OPERATION
Driving the Windrower
A
WARNING: • Avoid driving
the
machine
with
header removed. Removing header
shifts
weight
from controlled
drive
wheels
to
uncontrolled casters, leaving
the
machine less stable
and
more
difficult
to
control.
•
If
necessary
to
drive
machine with header
removed,
use transmission "field
speed.
range,
do
not exceed half
maximum
engine
speed
and
avoid
loose
gravel
and
slopes.
• Never
use
windrower
as
a
towing
vehicle
when
header is removed. There is insufficient
weight
on
the
drive
wheels
to
provide steering control.
• Because
of
windrower
shape characteristics, a
roll-over
protected (ROPS)
cab
is not required.
If
operating with header removed,
be
aware
that
the
cab
structure will not withstand a roll-over.
A
CAUTION: HYDROSTATIC STEERING
The
machine is steered hydrostaticaHy,
that
is,
turning
the
st~ring
wheel varies
the
hydraulic
flow
to
one
drive
wheel
relative
to
the
other
drive wheel.
The
reaction
of
this
type
of
steering is different than
conventional
steering mechanisms.
Remember:
• With
the
engine running
and
the
variable speed
lever
in
neutral.
the
machine will
move
if
the
steering wheef is turned.
• Hydrostatic steering is
more
sensitive than
mechanical
steering.
• Steering
is
opposite
to
normal
when
driving
in
reverse.
A
CAUTION: 1. Never
move
variable
speed
lever
or
steering wheel
unti
you
are
sure all bystanders have
deared
the
area.
2.
Be sure area
is
dear
before making turns,
ends
of
header travel in a large arc.
3.
Check
the
operation
of
all controls in a safe,
dear
area
before starting work.
Be
sure
you
know
the
capacity and operating character-
istics
of
this
machine.
4.
Do
not
allow
riders
in
or
on
the
machine.
5. Operate
only
while seated
in
the
operator's
position.
6. Never
attempt
to
get
on
or
off
a moving
windrower
.
7. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
8.
Avoid
inclines, ditches
and
fences.
9. Reduce
speed
when
turning
, crossing slopes,
or
when travelling
over
rough ground.
10.
Do
not
allow
anyone
to
stand behind the
machine while operating. Foreign
objects
may
be
forcibly
ejected.
AVOID DRIVING WITH HEADER REMOVED
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CLEAR
THE AREA BEFORE OPERATING
DO NOT ALLOW AIDERS
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