MacDon R85 Rotary Disc 13 Foot - Manual (Page 56)

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6.12.5 Forming Shields
WARNING
Keep everyone several hundred feet away
from your operation. Ensure bystanders are
never in line with the front or rear of the
machine. Stones or other foreign objects
can be ejected from either end 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, and
 method of processing (bales, silage,
green-feed)
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 6.13 HAYING TIPS, for more
information.
A narrower windrow may be preferred for ease
of pick-up, and when drying is not critical (for
example, when cutting for silage or green-feed).
6.12.5.1 Side Deflectors
The position of the side deflectors 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.
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Loosen locking handle (A).
b. Move deflector (B) to desired position, and
tighten handle.
c. Repeat for other side.
6.12.5.2 Inboard Deflectors
The position of the inboard deflectors (C) assists
in controlling the width and placement of the
windrow.
a. Loosen bolts (D), and move deflectors (C) to
desired position.
b. Tighten bolts (D).
C
D
A
B
B