MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Pull-Type - Manual (Page 103)

OPERATING THE MOWER CONDITIONER
7.5 Forming Shields
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from discharge opening. Keep everyone several hundred feet away from
your operation. Never direct the discharge toward anyone. Stones or other foreign objects can be
ejected with force.
The position of the forming shields controls the width and placement of the windrow. The decision on forming shield
position should be based on the following factors:
• weather conditions (rain, sun, humidity, wind)
• type and yield of crop
• drying time available
• method of processing (green-feed, bales, silage)
A wider windrow will generally dry faster and more evenly resulting in less protein loss. Fast drying is especially
important in areas where the weather allows only a few days to cut and bale. Refer to Section
7.13 Haying Tips,
page 118 for more information.
A narrower windrow may be preferred for ease of pickup and when drying is not critical (for example, when cutting
for silage or green-feed).
7.5.1 Adjusting the Side Deflectors
Adjust the side deflector shields as follows:
The position of the side deflector shields controls the width
and placement of the windrow.
To ensure windrow placement is centered with respect
to carrier wheels, adjust both side deflectors to the
same position.
1. Loosen locking handle (A).
2. Move deflector (B) to desired position and
tighten handle.
3. Repeat for other side.
Figure 7.13
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Rev. D