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INTRODUCTION
Your
new
Self·Propelled
Wind
rower
is
designed to cut
and
lay
in
windrow
s,
a wide variety of grain, hay
and
specialty crops. Windrowing allows starting the harvest
ear1ier,
protects the crop from wind damage, and
gives you more flexibility in
scheduling combine time.
The
power
unit
(referred to
in
this
manual
as
the "tractor"),
when
coupled with one of the specially
de
s
igned
draper or auger
headers,
provides a package which incorporates many features
and
improvements
in
design
requested
by
Owner jOperators like yourself.
NOTE
: This
manual
contains Information
on
the
wind
rower tractor only. It
is
to
be
used
In
conjunction with
the Header Operator's
Manual.
CAREFULLY
READ
BOTH
MANUALS
TO
BECOME
FAMILIAR
WITH
ALL
RECOMMENDED
PROCEDURES
BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
TO
UNLOAD.
ASSEMBLE
OR
USE
THE
WINDROWER.
Use the manual as your first source of information about the machine.
If
you follow the instructions given
in this manual, your Wind rower will work well for many years.
The manual
contaIns instructions for
~Safet1,
~Operatlon",
and "Maintenance/SeNice" . In additIon "Unloading
and Assembly" information is given towards the back of this book.
Use the Table of Contents
and
the Index
to
guide you
to
specific areas. Study the Table of Contents
to
familiarize yourself with how the material is organized.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and
to
pass on
to
new operators
or
owners. Call your
Windrower dealer if you need assistance, information, or additional copies of the manuals.
NOTE: Right hand (R/H) and left
ha:nd
(L/H) designations are determined from the operator's position,
facing forward.
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