2.1 Introduction ........................................................ 37
2.1.1 Units of measurement ............................................ 37
2.1.2 Replacement parts ............................................... 37
2.1.3 Intended use ................................................... 37
2.1.4 Proper disposal of waste .......................................... 37
2.2 Machine identification ...............................................38
2.2.1 Serial number plate .............................................. 38
2.2.2 Serial number description .......................................... 38
2.3 Description of a pull type rotary mower conditioner ................... 40
2.3.1 Cutterbed ..................................................... 40
2.3.2 Conditioner .................................................... 40
2.3.3 Swathboard .................................................... 40
2.3.4 Forming shields ................................................. 40
2.3.5 Component access .............................................. 41
2.3.6 Component location .............................................. 42
3 Operation ................................................................ 45
3.1 Checklists .......................................................... 47
3.1.1 Examine the machine for daily operation ............................... 47
3.1.2 Examine the machine at the end of the day ............................. 47
3.1.3 Examine the machine at the start of the season .......................... 47
3.1.4 Examine the machine at the end of the season .......................... 48
3.2 Tractor connection .................................................. 49
3.2.1 Connect the 3-point swivel hitch ..................................... 49
3.2.2 Connect the drawbar swivel hitch .................................... 50
3.2.3 Connect the hydraulic connections ................................... 51
3.2.4 Connect the electrical connection .................................... 52
3.3 Tractor disconnect .................................................. 54
3.3.1 Disconnect the 3-point swivel hitch ................................... 54
3.3.2 Disconnect the drawbar swivel hitch .................................. 54
3.4 Field operation ......................................................56
3.4.1 Crop conditioning ................................................ 56
3.4.2 Cuto quality and windrow formation ................................. 56
3.4.3 Power take-o and ground speed .................................... 56
3.4.4 Hay drying time ................................................. 57
3.4.5 Engage the header ............................................... 57
3.4.6 Header lift ..................................................... 57
3.4.7 Header steering - center pivot ....................................... 58
3.4.7.1 Cut back and forth ...................................... 59
3.4.7.2 Cut a square corner ..................................... 60
3.4.8 Cut height ..................................................... 60
3.4.8.1 Change the header angle ................................. 61
3.4.9 Unplug the header ............................................... 62
3.5 Conditioner adjustments ............................................ 63
3.5.1 Conditioner .................................................... 63
3.5.2 Conditioner spacing .............................................. 63
3.5.2.1 Adjust the conditioner roll spacing .......................... 63
3.5.3 Adjust the conditioner spacing indicator ................................64
3.5.4 Conditioner roll pressure ...........................................64
3.5.5 Adjust the conditioner roll pressure - hydraulic adjustment .................. 64
3.5.5.1 Increase the conditioner roll pressure ........................ 64
3.5.5.2 Decrease the conditioner roll pressure ....................... 65
3.5.6 Conditioner roll timing ............................................ 65
3.5.6.1 Adjust the conditioner roll timing ........................... 65
3.6 Swathboard ........................................................ 67
3.6.1 Adjust the swathboard ............................................ 67
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Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner
700750345B
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