MacDon M205 - Draper Speed; Setting Draper to Ground Speed; Setting Minimum Draper Speed

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4.6.5 Draper Speed
Draper speed affects the orientation of stalks in the windrow. For information on draper speed guidelines and
windrow types, refer to your header operator’s manual. The draper speed can be set to run independently, or
relative to the ground speed of the windrower with the header index function.
Setting Draper to Ground Speed
Setting the speed of the draper relative to ground speed (using the header index function) allows you to run the
engine at lower rpm while maintaining the desired ground and draper speed. Reducing engine speed saves fuel
and reduces noise in the cab.
Setting draper to ground speed requires setting both the minimum draper speed and the draper index.
Refer to the following:
• Setting Minimum Draper Speed, page 268
• Setting Draper Index, page 269
Setting Minimum Draper Speed
Figure 4.225: Operator Console
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CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
Set draper minimum speed as follows:
IMPORTANT:
Set the minimum draper speed while stationary with the ground speed lever (GSL) in the N-DETENT position.
OPERATION