MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot User Manual

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OPERATION

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Revision C

6.10.5 180 Degree Turn

NOTE

When cutting back and forth on one side
of the field, approximately 50 ft. (15 m) is
required at each end of the field to make a
180

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turn-around.

a. Beginning at position (A), the tractor is guided

away from the uncut crop, while the mower
conditioner is guided straight ahead until cutting
through the end.

b. As soon as the header cuts through, raise the

header to lift the skid shoes clear of the ground,
and steer the mower conditioner to the extreme
direction away from the uncut crop.

NOTE

For ease of operation, both levers can be
activated with one hand, and held until
steering cylinder completes its stroke.

c. At position (B), start turning the tractor back

towards the uncut crop.

IMPORTANT

When turning, take care that the inside
tractor tire does NOT contact mower
conditioner APT hitch.

d. In positions (C) and (D), continue turning

towards the uncut crop, (with the mower
conditioner steered towards the outside of the
turning circle), being aware of APT-to-tire
clearance.

e. At position (E), the tractor completes the circle,

and the front wheels are turned to straddle the
last cut windrow. At this point, steer the mower
conditioner to line up with the edge of the uncut
crop.

f. At position (F), lower header to cutting height,

and begin a new cut through the field.