OPERATOR’S STATION
Form # 169304 54 Model Year - 2009
• Avoid inclines, ditches and fences.
• Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate
when turning
• Reduce speed before turning, crossing
slopes, or travelling over rough ground.
• Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
machine while operating. Foreign objects
may be forcibly ejected.
6.3.6.1 Ingress/Egress
CAUTION
• To provide more secure hand and foot
mobility, preventing slipping and
possible injury, always face the
windrower tractor and use the hand rail
when dismounting (or mounting).
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving
windrower.
• Before leaving the operator's seat for any
reason:
o Park on level ground if possible.
o Be sure ground speed lever is in N-
DETENT and steering wheel is locked
in the straight-ahead position.
o Fully lower header and reel.
o Disengage header drives.
o Stop engine and remove key from
ignition. A child or even a pet could
engage an idling machine.
o Turn off wiper.
o Turn off lights unless required for
inspection purposes.
o Release seat belt.
o Raise armrest and steering wheel for
easier exit and re-entry.
o Lock the cab door when leaving the
windrower tractor unattended. (When
the door is locked, it can still be
opened from inside the cab.)
a. A swing away platform and stair (A) are provided
on the LH side of the windrower tractor to
accommodate access to the operator’s station
as well as several maintenance tasks.
b. A door (B) is provided for cab entry and exit.
c. The RH window has an overcenter swing-out
latch (C) that “unpins” for emergency exit.