
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Form 169017 3Issue – June 2008
6.2.1 Engine Functions....................................................................................................................................48
6.2.2 Windrower Tractor Operating Symbols...................................................................................................48
6.2.3 Header Functions....................................................................................................................................49
6.3 WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION.....................................................................................50
6.3.1 Operational Safety..................................................................................................................................50
6.3.2 Break-In Period.......................................................................................................................................50
6.3.3 Pre-Season Check..................................................................................................................................52
6.3.4 Daily Check.............................................................................................................................................52
6.3.5 Engine Operation....................................................................................................................................53
6.3.6 Driving The Windrower ...........................................................................................................................57
6.3.7 Adjustable Caster Tread Width...............................................................................................................63
6.3.8 Transporting............................................................................................................................................64
6.3.9 Storage...................................................................................................................................................73
6.4 HEADER OPERATION................................................................................................................74
6.4.1 Header Lift Cylinder Stops......................................................................................................................74
6.4.2 Header Flotation .....................................................................................................................................75
6.4.3 Levelling..................................................................................................................................................78
6.4.4 Header Drive...........................................................................................................................................79
6.4.5 Header Angle..........................................................................................................................................80
6.4.6 Cutting Height.........................................................................................................................................81
6.5 D SERIES HEADER OPERATION..............................................................................................83
6.5.1 Header Attachment - D Series................................................................................................................83
6.5.2 Header Detachment - D Series...............................................................................................................86
6.5.3 Reel Speed.............................................................................................................................................88
6.5.4 Draper Speed .........................................................................................................................................90
6.5.5 Knife Speed ............................................................................................................................................92
6.5.6 Deck Shift (Optional)...............................................................................................................................93
6.6 A SERIES HEADER OPERATION..............................................................................................94
6.6.1 Header Attachment – A Series ...............................................................................................................94
6.6.2 Header Detachment – A Series ..............................................................................................................96
6.6.3 Auger Speed...........................................................................................................................................98
6.6.4 Reel Speed.............................................................................................................................................99
6.6.5 Knife Speed ..........................................................................................................................................100
6.7 R SERIES HEADER OPERATION............................................................................................101
6.7.1 Header Attachment – R Series .............................................................................................................101
6.7.2 Header Detachment – R Series............................................................................................................103
6.7.3 Disc Speed ...........................................................................................................................................105
7MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ................................................................................................................106
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ...........................................................................................106
7.1.1 Welding Precautions.............................................................................................................................106
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ............................................................................106
7.3 RECOMMENDED FUEL, FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............................................................107
7.3.1 Fuel.......................................................................................................................................................107
7.3.2 Fluids....................................................................................................................................................107
7.3.3 Lubricants .............................................................................................................................................107
7.3.4 Capacities.............................................................................................................................................107
7.3.5 Storage.................................................................................................................................................107
7.4 RECOMMENDED TORQUES...................................................................................................108
7.4.1 Bolts......................................................................................................................................................108
7.4.2 Hydraulic Fittings ..................................................................................................................................109
7.5 ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD............................................................................................110
7.6 MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS..................................................................................................111
7.6.1 Opening/Closing Platforms ...................................................................................................................111
7.6.2 Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ......................................................................................111
7.7 LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER..........................................................................................113
7.7.1 Procedure.............................................................................................................................................113
7.7.2 Lubrication Points .................................................................................................................................113
7.8 OPERATOR’S STATION...........................................................................................................115
7.8.1 Seat Belts .............................................................................................................................................115
7.8.2 Safety Systems.....................................................................................................................................115
7.8.3 GSL Adjustments..................................................................................................................................116
7.8.4 Steering Adjustments............................................................................................................................117
7.8.5 Park Brake............................................................................................................................................118