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• An IMPORTANT message to raise the swath compressor appears on the HPT accompanied by a tone when the GSL is
moved out of PARK in engine-forward mode if the swath compressor is not fully raised.
Engage the swath compressor lock when the swath compressor is not in use, or when the windrower is in engine-forward
mode. For instructions, refer to Locking and Unlocking the Swath Compressor, page 293.
Locking and Unlocking the Swath Compressor
The swath compressor lock is located on the left cab-forward side of the swath compressor frame. When engaged, the lock
prevents the compressor shield from lowering.
Figure 4.413: Swath Compressor Lock
1. Turn lock handle (A) clockwise to engage the swath
compressor lock under the following conditions:
• Swath compressor is not in use
• Windrower is being serviced
• Windrower is in engine-forward mode
2. Turn handle (A) counterclockwise to disengage the lock
before operating the swath compressor.
OPERATION