User Manual

SECTION 6 OPERATION
169000 / 169040 61 Revision E
6.15.5 180 Degree Turn
NOTE
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 degree turn-around.
Refer to illustration below, and proceed as
follows:
a. Beginning at position (A), the tractor is guided
away from the uncut crop, while the mower
conditioner is guided straight ahead until cutting
through the end.
b. As soon as the sickle cuts through, raise header
to lift the skid shoes clear of the ground, and
steer mower conditioner 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.
c. At position (B), start turning tractor back towards
the uncut crop.
IMPORTANT
When turning, take care that inside tractor
tire does not
contact APT of mower
conditioner.
d. In positions (C) and (D), continue turning
towards the uncut crop, (with the mower
conditioner steered towards the outside of the
turning circle), being aware of APT-to-tire
clearance.
e. At position (E), the tractor completes the circle,
and front wheels are turned to straddle the last
cut windrow. At this point, steer the mower
conditioner to line up with the edge of the uncut
crop.
f. At position (F), lower header to cutting height,
and begin a new cut through the field.