MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 178)

OPERATION
Driving Forward in Engine-Forward Mode
In the engine-forward mode, the 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 swivelling operator’s station.
2. Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch (C) at
base of steering column.
3. Turn steering wheel clockwise to pivot operator’s
station counterclockwise 180° until pin engages latch
to secure operator’s station in new position.
4. Start engine if not running. Refer to Starting the
Engine, page 152 .
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 ROAD GEAR at (F) and an alarm will
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 all bystanders have cleared the area.
7. Slowly move the GSL (E) forward to desired speed
which will be displayed at (D).
Figure 4.22: Operator Console
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