MacDon 4000 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 25)

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OPERATION
OPERATING VARIABLES
The eight variables covered here will affect the operation of your mower conditioner. You will quickly become
adept at adjusting the machine to give you the desired results.
1. GROUND SPEED
CAUTION: Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, or when travelling over rough
ground.
Tractor ground speed should not exceed 8 mph (13 km/h). For most crop conditions a ground speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) has been found satisfactory.
Choose a ground speed that allows the knife to cut the crop smoothly and evenly.
The chart below indicates the relationship between ground speed and area cut for the 9 ft. mower conditioner.
Example: At ground speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) with a 9 ft. mower conditioner, the area cut would be
approximately 5 1/2 acres (2.3 hectares) per hour.