MacDon M155 - Driving Forward in Engine-Forward Mode

OPERATION
Driving Forward in Engine-Forward Mode
In the e ngine-forward mode, t he Operator’s station is facing
toward the engine. If necessary, swivel operator’s station
to engine-forward position as follows:
Figure 4.20: Engine-Forward – Seat Faces
Engine
1. Place ground speed lever (GSL) (A) in N-DETENT and
lock steering wheel. 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 o
n knob (B) and hold to release latch (C) at
base of s
teering column.
3. Turn ste
ering wheel clockwise to pivot operator’s
station
counterclockwise 180° until pin engages latch
to secur
e operator’s station in new position.
4. Start e
ngine if not running.
Figure 4.21: Engine-Forward – Seat Faces
Engine
5. Set ground speed range switch (A) to H for road speed
(0–23 mph [37 km/h]). Cab display module (CDM)
will display R OAD GEAR a t (F ) and an alarm w ill
briefly sound.
6. Slowly push throttle (B) to full forward (operating
speed). CDM should display 2320–2350 rpm at (C).
CAUTION
Check to be sure a ll bystanders have cleared the area.
7. Slowly mov e th e G SL (E) forw ard to desired speed
which will be displayed at (D).
Figure 4.22: Operator Console
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