MacDon 5010 Mower Conditioner - Manual (Page 26)

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OPERATION
180 ° TURN
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 ° turn-around.
Proceed as follows:
1. Beginning at position (A), the tractor is guided away from the uncut crop while the windrower is guided
straight ahead until cutting through the end.
2. As soon as the sickle cuts through, raise the header to lift the skid shoes clear of the ground, and steer the
windrower 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.
3. 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 tongue of windrower.
4. In positions (C) and (D), continue turning towards the uncut crop, (with the windrower steered towards the
outside of the turning circle), being aware of tongue-to-tire clearance.
5. 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 windrower to line up with the edge of the uncut crop.
6. At position (F), lower header to cutting height and begin a new cut through the field.