MacDon M1240 - Closing Battery Cover

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Operating with Grass Seed Option
The anti-shatter shield on the R2 Series Rotary Disc Header’s grass seed option can be extended or retracted using the
controls on the windrower’s operator console. The speed of the drums and the width of the windrow can be set using the
ground speed lever (GSL).
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
To operate the header in the field:
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 4.480: Grass Seed Version – Field Position
2. Manually rotate light brackets (A) forward as shown.
3. Start the engine.
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B
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Figure 4.481: Grass Seed Version – Field Position
4. FULLY extend (A) or retract (C) the anti-shatter shield
according to the type of crop as follows:
• Fully extend (A) the shield by pressing and holding
F6 (D) on the operator console.
• Fully retract (C) the shield by pressing and holding
F5 (B) on the operator console.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT operate the header in the field with the shield
partially extended for any purpose.
OPERATION