MacDon M155 - Driving Forward in Cab-Forward Mode

OPERATION
Driving Forward in Cab-Forward Mode
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground speed lever slowly for familiarization. Avoid the common
tendency of new Operators to oversteer.
WARNING
DoNOTdrivewindroweronroadincab-forward
configuration, unless it is equipped w ith the proper
lighting and markings for cab-forward road travel.
In cab-forward mode, the Operator’s station is facing away
from the eng ine. If necessary, swivel operator’s seat to
cab-forward positio n as follows :
Figure 4.15: Cab-Forward Mode
1. Place ground speed lever (GSL ) (A) in N-DETEN T.
Engine can be running.
IMPORTANT:
If GSL is NOT in N-DETENT, damage to the GSL
cable may result when swive lling op e ra to r’s station.
2. Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch (C) at
base of steering colum n.
3. Turn steering wheel counterclockwise to pivot
operator’s station clockwise 180° until pin engages
latch to s ecure operator ’s station in new position.
4. Ensure seat belt is fastened.
5. Start engine if not running. Refer to Starting the
Engine, page 160.
Figure 4.16: Operator Console
6. There are two cab-forward speed ranges. Set
ground speed range switch (A) to either H (0–16 mph
[25.7 km/h]), or L (0–11 mph [17.7 km/h]).
7. Slowly push throttle (B) to full forward (operating
speed). cab display m odule (CDM) should display
2320–2350 rpm at (C).
CAUTION
Check again to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
8. Move the G SL (E) out of N-DETENT and slowly forward
to desired speed which will be displayed at (D).
Figure 4.17: Operator Console
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