MacDon M205 - Stopping; Adjusting Caster Tread Width

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Stopping
WARNING
Do NOT move ground speed lever rapidly back to NEUTRAL. You may be thrown forward by a sudden
stop and wheels may skid, reducing steering control. Always wear a seat belt when operating windrower.
To stop the windrower:
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Figure 4.27: Operator Console
1. SLOWLY return the ground speed lever (GSL) (A) to
NEUTRAL and into N-DETENT.
2. Turn steering wheel until it locks.
3. Move throttle lever (B) to low-idle position.
NOTE:
Avoid unnecessary idling. Stop engine if it will be idling
for longer than 5 minutes.
NOTE:
Brakes are automatically engaged when steering wheel
is locked in NEUTRAL position.
IMPORTANT:
Before stopping engine, run at low idle for approximately 5 minutes to cool hot engine parts (and allow turbocharger
to slow down while engine oil pressure is available).
4. Turn ignition key counterclockwise to OFF position.
4.3.7 Adjusting Caster Tread Width
The rear casters can be adjusted to a narrow tread width to allow loading and shipping without having to
remove them.
A narrow tread width also suits smaller headers by allowing more space to the uncut crop and provides more
maneuverability around poles, irrigation inlets, or other obstacles.
A wider tread width is useful in heavy crops that produce large windrows so that runover is reduced.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
CAUTION
Park on a flat, level surface with the header on the ground and the ground speed lever in N-DETENT
position with the steering wheel locked.
Adjust the caster tread width as follows:
OPERATION