MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 69)

WINDROWER OPERATION
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
67
Revision C
c. Push LIGHT switch to ROAD position to activate
lamps. Always use these lamps on roads to
provide warning to other vehicles. Use HIGH /
LOW LIGHTS as required when other vehicles are
approaching. Do not use field lamps on roads, as
other drivers may be confused by them.
d. Push BEACON switch to “on” to activate beacons
(North America optional).
e. Press switch on CDM to activate hazard lights
(Export optional).
f. Set ground speed range switch (A) for road speed.
CDM will display ROAD GEAR at (B) if windrower
is in engine-forward mode.
NOTE
Windrower can be moving, but speed must
be less than 5 mph (8 km/h) for road gear to
engage.
g. Slowly push throttle (C) to full forward (operating
speed). CDM should display 2270 - 2330 RPM
(M150); 2250 - 2300 RPM (M200) at (D).
h. Slowly move the GSL (E) forward to desired
speed which will be displayed 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.
iv) If the ground speed is greater than or
equal to 25 mph (40 km/h), the CDM
will display a warning message (SLOW
DOWN) with an audible alert. Move
GSL closer to neutral to reduce speed.
• 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:
o
Operate in low speed range.
o
Do not exceed 1500 rpm engine
speed.
o
Avoid loose gravel and slopes.
o
Do not tow a header.
o
If control of machine is lost,
immediately pull ground speed
lever to neutral.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS SWITCH
Activates Hazard Warning Lights
Cancels Turn Signal
A
C
B
E D
F