User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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169000 6 Revision F
6.14.2
Pull-Type ................................................................................................................................... 62
6.15 STEERING: PULL-TYPE .................................................................................................................. 63
6.15.1 Right Side Operation: Pull-Type ................................................................................................ 63
6.15.2 Left Side Operation: Pull-Type .................................................................................................. 64
6.15.3 Avoiding Obstacles ................................................................................................................... 64
6.15.4 Square Corners ......................................................................................................................... 64
6.15.5 180 Degree Turn ....................................................................................................................... 65
6.16 UNPLUGGING THE HEADER / MOWER CONDITIONER .............................................................. 66
6.16.1 Unplugging Conditioner: Pull-type............................................................................................. 66
6.16.2 Unplugging Knife ....................................................................................................................... 66
6.17 HEADER OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 67
6.17.1 Lean Bar Position ...................................................................................................................... 67
6.17.2 Auger Speed ............................................................................................................................. 68
6.17.3 Reel Speed ................................................................................................................................ 69
6.17.4 Auger Position ........................................................................................................................... 70
6.17.5 Reel Position ............................................................................................................................. 75
6.17.6 Tine Aggressiveness Adjustment .............................................................................................. 79
6.17.7 Reel Tine to Header Pan Clearance ......................................................................................... 80
6.17.8 Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................ 80
6.17.9 Header Angle ............................................................................................................................ 81
6.17.10 Header Flotation ........................................................................................................................ 82
6.17.11 Feed Pan / Rock-Drop Tine Position ........................................................................................ 83
6.17.12 Hay Conditioner......................................................................................................................... 84
6.17.13 Roll Tension .............................................................................................................................. 87
6.17.14 Forming Shields ........................................................................................................................ 88
6.17.15 Tall Crop Dividers ...................................................................................................................... 90
6.17.16 Ground Speed ........................................................................................................................... 91
6.17.17 Grass Seed Windrowing ........................................................................................................... 92
6.17.18 Recommended Settings ............................................................................................................ 94
6.18 HAYING TIPS .................................................................................................................................... 95
6.18.1 Curing ........................................................................................................................................ 95
6.18.2 Topsoil Moisture ........................................................................................................................ 95
6.18.3 Weather and Topography ......................................................................................................... 95
6.18.4 Windrow Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 95
6.18.5 Driving On Windrow .................................................................................................................. 95
6.18.6 Raking and Tedding .................................................................................................................. 95
6.18.7 Chemical Drying Agents ............................................................................................................ 95
6.19 STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 96
7 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ................................................................................................................ 97
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ................................................................................................... 97
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 97
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 98
7.3.1 Recommended Torques ............................................................................................................ 98
7.3.2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .................................................................................... 102
7.3.3 Conversion Chart .................................................................................................................... 103
7.4 DRIVESHIELDS .............................................................................................................................. 104
7.5 LIFT CYLINDER LOCK-OUTS ........................................................................................................ 104
7.5.1 Self-Propelled .......................................................................................................................... 104
7.5.2 Pull-Type ................................................................................................................................. 104
7.6 LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................ 105
7.6.1 Greasing Procedure ................................................................................................................ 105
7.6.2 Lubrication Points .................................................................................................................... 105
7.6.3 Oiling ....................................................................................................................................... 113