OPERATION
WARNING
• Avoid driving the machine with h eader removed. Removing header decreases the weight on drive
wheels, reducing steering control.
• If necessary to drive machine with header removed, use transmission field speed range, do NOT exceed
1500 rpm engine speed, and avoid loose gravel and slopes.
• Never use windrower as a towing vehicle when header is removed, except as instructed in Towing Header
with Windrower, page 178. The re is insufficient weight on the drive wheels to provide steering control.
• Because of windrower shape characteristics, a roll-over protected (ROPS) cab is not required. If
operating with header removed, be aware that cab structure will NOT withstand a roll-over.
CAUTION
HYDROSTATIC S
TEERING
• Turning the steering wheel varies the hydraulic flow to one drive wheel relative to the other drive wheel.
• The reaction of this type of steering is different from conventional steering mechanisms.
CAUTION
• With the engine running, moving the ground speed lever out of N-DETENT unlocks steering. Any
movement of steering wheel will then cause the machine to move, even if the ground speed lever has
not been m oved forward or rearward from the NEUTRAL position.
• Hydrostatic steering is more sensitive than mechanical steering.
• Steering is opposite to normal when driving in reverse.
• The brakes are only on when the ground speed lever (GSL) is in N-DETENT and the steering wheel is
centered and locked.
DANGER
• NEVER move the
ground speed lever or steering wheel until you are sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
• Makesurearea
is clear before making turns, as the ends of a header travel in a large arc.
• Check the ope
ration of all controls in a safe, clear area before starting work.
• Do know the ca
pacity and operating characteristics of your machine.
•DoNOTallowr
idersinoronthemachine.
• Do NOT opera
te unless seated in the operator's position.
•DoNOTattem
pt to get on or off a moving windrower.
• AVOID sudde
n starts and stops.
•AVOIDincl
ines, ditches, and fences.
•DoNOTrapi
dly accelerate or decelerate when turning.
• REDUCE you
r speed before turning, crossing slopes, or travelling over rough ground.
•DoNOTallo
w anyone to stand behind the machine while operating. Foreign objects may be
forcibly
ejected.
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