MacDon D1X Series - Page 95

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Table 3.16 Windrow Types (continued)
Windrow Type
Description
Weight
Distribution
Curing
Weatherability
Machine Setting
Guidelines
45° diagonal
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The stalks are lined
along one edge and
heads are lined along
opposite edge, 45° to
windrow perpendicular.
This windrow can be
formed by end delivery
or by center delivery if
the crop is leaning to
one side.
Poor
Fair
Poor
• Low reel
speed
• Less
aggressive
tine pitch
• If crop is
leaning, end
delivery or
center
delivery
75° diagonal
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The stalks are closer to
parallel than the 45°
windrow. Stalk tips are
lined along one edge
with heads opposite,
75° to windrow
perpendicular. This
windrow can be formed
by end delivery or by
center delivery if the
crop is leaning to
one side.
Fair
Good
Fair
• Low reel
speed
• Less
aggressive
tine pitch
• If crop is
leaning, end
delivery or
center
delivery
OPERATION