MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 268)

OPERATION
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
Set the speed of the reel independently of ground speed as follows while operating the windrower:
NOTE:
This procedure is similar to changing the draper speed “on the go” with the draper speed control switch. Refer to
Setting Draper Speed Independent of Ground Speed, page 255 . These changes become the new set-points.
1. Set HEADER INDEX (B) to OFF.
2. Press REEL FAST (C) or REEL SLOW (D) on the ground speed lever (GSL) until display (A) shows
##.## REEL MPH with desired reel speed.
The displayed value (##.##) = reel speed (rpm or mph or km/h 14 )
4.6.6 Draper Speed
Draper speed affects the orientation of stalks in the windrow. For more information refer to your header operator’s
manual for guidelines.
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 Draper Minimum Speed, page 253
• Setting Draper Index, page 254
14. Depending on CDM programming.
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