MacDon 5020 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 23)

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OPERATION
STEERING
Steering the windrower is controlled by the tractor
remote hydraulic system. This steering system
allows the windrower to follow directly behind the
tractor, make a full cut to either side, or any
position in between.
NOTE: To allow hitch to swing, latch rod must be
in field position (D). If rod is in transport position
(A), pivot rod retainer (C) up to allow moving rod
from (A) to (D).
NOTE: Hoses should be connected so that moving
tractor control lever (E) forward steers the machine
to the right and moving the lever back steers the
windrower left.
The control is operated momentarily for steering
and must be returned to OFF or NEUTRAL
position as soon as the windrower reaches the
desired path of travel.
The center pivot provides the operator the
opportunity to move the windrower into field
position easily, allows right angle turns in either
direction, steering around objects on both sides
and straight line field cutting on either side of the
tractor.
NOTE: Before steering the windrower, the header
should be raised enough that the skid shoes clear
the ground.
STEERING AROUND AN OBSTRUCTION
TRACTOR CONTROL LEVER - TYPICAL
OPERATING ON LEFT SIDE
OPERATING ON RIGHT SIDE
MOVE LATCH ROD TO FIELD POSITION (D)
A
D
C