MacDon M100 SP Operators Manual - Manual (Page 61)

WINDROWER OPERATION
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Rev. C
e. Press switch (A) on CDM to activate hazard
lights (Export optional).
f. Push ground speed range switch (B) for road
speed. CDM will display ROAD GEAR at (C),
and LED over 2 will light up.
g. Slowly push throttle (D) to full forward (operating
rpm). CDM should display 2600-2650 at (E).
h. Slowly move the GSL (F) forward to desired
ground speed which will be displayed also at (F).
i. If towing a header, refer to Section 6.3.8.2
Towing Header with Windrower.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death from loss of
control:
• Do not make abrupt changes in steering
direction.
• Anticipate turns and steep slopes by
slowing down well in advance.
• Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate
while turning.
• When travelling on steep slopes:
i) Move ground speed lever closer to
neutral to reduce speed.
ii) Lower header.
iii) Move GROUND SPEED RANGE
switch to low range.
• With header removed, steering control is
reduced if weight is not added to drive
wheels. If you must drive the windrower
without header or MacDon weight
system;
i) Operate in low speed range.
ii) Do not exceed 1500 rpm engine
speed.
iii) Avoid loose gravel and slopes.
iv) Do not tow a header.
v) If control of machine is lost,
immediately pull ground speed lever
to neutral.
D
C
F
E
B
F
A