MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 62)

WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
60
Revision C
• Avoid inclines, ditches and fences.
• Do not rapidly accelerate or decelerate
when turning
• Reduce speed before turning, crossing
slopes, or travelling over rough ground.
• Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
machine while operating. Foreign objects
may be forcibly ejected.
6.3.6.1 Ingress/Egress
CAUTION
• To provide more secure hand and foot
mobility, preventing slipping and possible
injury, always face the windrower and use
the hand rail when dismounting (or
mounting).
• Never attempt to get on or off a moving
windrower.
• Before leaving the Operator’s seat for any
reason:
• Park on level ground if possible.
• Be sure ground speed lever is in N-
DETENT and steering wheel is locked in
the straight-ahead position.
• Fully lower header and reel.
• Disengage header drives.
• Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
A child or even a pet could engage an
idling machine.
• Turn off wipers.
• Turn off lights unless required for
inspection purposes.
• Release seat belt.
• Raise armrest and steering wheel for
easier exit and re-entry.
• Lock the cab door when leaving the
windrower unattended. (When the door is
locked, it can still be opened from inside
the cab.)
Swing away platforms and stairs (A) are provided
on both sides of the windrower to accommodate
cab-forward and engine-forward access to the
Operator’s station, as well as several maintenance
tasks.
The right cab-forward side platform is shown in the
rearward (cab-forward) position.
Two doors (B) are provided for cab entry and exit
in either cab-forward mode or engine-forward
mode.
Enter the cab using the door opposite the
Operator’s console.
NOTE
When exiting the cab, the two rear upper
work lights on the cab roof will turn on for 1
minute after the ignition is turned off.
B
A
A
B