TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form 169304 3 Model Year - 2009
6.2.2 Windrower Tractor Operating Symbols ................................................................................................... 45
6.2.3 Header Functions .................................................................................................................................... 46
6.3 WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION ..................................................................................... 47
6.3.1 Operational Safety .................................................................................................................................. 47
6.3.2 Break-In Period ....................................................................................................................................... 47
6.3.3 Pre-Season Check .................................................................................................................................. 48
6.3.4 Daily Check ............................................................................................................................................. 48
6.3.5 Engine Operation .................................................................................................................................... 49
6.3.6 Driving the Windrower ............................................................................................................................. 53
6.3.7 Adjustable Caster Tread Width (Optional) .............................................................................................. 57
6.3.8 Transporting ............................................................................................................................................ 58
6.3.9 Storage ................................................................................................................................................... 61
6.4 HEADER OPERATION ................................................................................................................ 62
6.4.1 Header Lift Cylinder Stops ...................................................................................................................... 62
6.4.2 Header Flotation ..................................................................................................................................... 63
6.4.3 Header Drive ........................................................................................................................................... 66
6.4.4 Header Angle .......................................................................................................................................... 66
6.4.5 Cutting Height ......................................................................................................................................... 68
6.5 D SERIES HEADER OPERATION .............................................................................................. 70
6.5.1 Header Attachment - D Series ................................................................................................................ 70
6.5.2 Header Detachment - D Series ............................................................................................................... 73
6.5.3 Reel Speed ............................................................................................................................................. 75
6.5.4 Draper Speed ......................................................................................................................................... 77
6.5.5 Knife Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 79
6.5.6 Deck Shift (Optional) ............................................................................................................................... 81
6.6 A SERIES HEADER OPERATION .............................................................................................. 82
6.6.1 Header Attachment – A Series ............................................................................................................... 82
6.6.2 Header Detachment – A Series .............................................................................................................. 84
6.6.3 Auger Speed ........................................................................................................................................... 86
6.6.4 Knife Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 87
7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE .................................................................................................................. 89
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ............................................................................................. 89
7.1.1 Welding Precautions ............................................................................................................................... 89
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 89
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 90
7.3.1 Recommended Fluids, Fuel, and Lubricants ........................................................................................... 90
7.3.2 Recommended Torques ......................................................................................................................... 91
7.3.3 Conversion Chart .................................................................................................................................... 93
7.4 ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD .............................................................................................. 94
7.5 MAINTENANCE PLATFORM ...................................................................................................... 95
7.5.1 Opening/Closing Platform ....................................................................................................................... 95
7.5.2 Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ........................................................................................ 95
7.6 LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER ............................................................................................ 96
7.6.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................... 96
7.6.2 Lubrication Points ................................................................................................................................... 97
7.7 OPERATOR’S STATION ............................................................................................................. 98
7.7.1 Seat Belts ............................................................................................................................................... 98
7.7.2 Safety Systems ....................................................................................................................................... 98
7.7.3 Traction Drive Adjustments ..................................................................................................................... 99
7.7.4 Neutral Set-Up Procedure ..................................................................................................................... 104
7.7.5 HVAC System ....................................................................................................................................... 106
7.8 ENGINE ..................................................................................................................................... 109
7.8.1 General Engine Inspection .................................................................................................................... 109
7.8.2 Oil Level ................................................................................................................................................ 109
7.8.3 Changing Oil and Oil Filter .................................................................................................................... 110
7.8.4 Air Intake System .................................................................................................................................. 111
7.8.5 Fuel System .......................................................................................................................................... 114
7.8.6 Engine Cooling System ......................................................................................................................... 119
7.8.7 Exhaust System .................................................................................................................................... 122
7.8.8 Belts ...................................................................................................................................................... 123
7.8.9 Engine Speed ....................................................................................................................................... 124
7.9 COOLING BOX .......................................................................................................................... 125
7.9.1 Cooling Box Screen Cleaners ............................................................................................................... 125