TABLE OF CONTENTS
169304 3 Rev. C
6.2.3 Header Functions ............................................................................................................................................. 46
6.3 WINDROWER OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 47
6.3.1 Operational Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 47
6.3.2 Break-In Period ................................................................................................................................................ 47
6.3.3 Pre-Season Check ........................................................................................................................................... 48
6.3.4 Daily Check ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
6.3.5 Engine Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 49
6.3.6 Driving the Windrower ...................................................................................................................................... 53
6.3.7 Adjustable Caster Tread Width (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 57
6.3.8 Transporting ..................................................................................................................................................... 58
6.3.9 Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 68
6.4 HEADER OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 69
6.4.1 Header Lift Cylinder Stops ............................................................................................................................... 69
6.4.2 Header Flotation .............................................................................................................................................. 70
6.4.3 Header Drive .................................................................................................................................................... 73
6.4.4 Header Angle ................................................................................................................................................... 74
6.4.5 Cutting Height .................................................................................................................................................. 75
6.5 D SERIES HEADER OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 77
6.5.1 Header Attachments ........................................................................................................................................ 77
6.5.2 Header Detachment ......................................................................................................................................... 80
6.5.3 Header Position Adjustments ........................................................................................................................... 82
6.5.4 Reel Fore-Aft Position (Optional) ..................................................................................................................... 82
6.5.5 Reel Height ...................................................................................................................................................... 82
6.5.6 Reel Speed ...................................................................................................................................................... 83
6.5.7 Draper Speed .................................................................................................................................................. 85
6.5.8 Knife Speed ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
6.5.9 Deck Shift (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................ 88
6.6 A SERIES HEADER OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 89
6.6.1 Header Attachment – A Series ........................................................................................................................ 89
6.6.2 Header Detachment ......................................................................................................................................... 92
6.6.3 Auger Speed .................................................................................................................................................... 94
6.6.4 Reel Speed ...................................................................................................................................................... 95
6.6.5 Knife Speed ..................................................................................................................................................... 96
7 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE .......................................................................................................................... 98
7.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING ..................................................................................................... 98
7.1.1 Welding Precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 98
7.2 RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES ...................................................................................... 98
7.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................... 99
7.3.1 Recommended Fluids, Fuel, and Lubricants .................................................................................................... 99
7.3.2 Recommended Torques ................................................................................................................................ 100
7.3.3 Conversion Chart ........................................................................................................................................... 102
7.4 ENGINE COMPARTMENT HOOD .................................................................................................... 103
7.5 MAINTENANCE PLATFORM ............................................................................................................ 104
7.5.1 Opening/Closing Platform .............................................................................................................................. 104
7.5.2 Opening/Closing Platform for Major Servicing ............................................................................................... 104
7.6 LUBRICATING THE WINDROWER .................................................................................................. 105
7.6.1 Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................... 105
7.6.2 Lubrication Points .......................................................................................................................................... 106
7.7 OPERATOR’S STATION ................................................................................................................... 107
7.7.1 Seat Belts ...................................................................................................................................................... 107
7.7.2 Safety Systems .............................................................................................................................................. 107
7.7.3 Traction Drive Adjustments ............................................................................................................................ 108
7.7.4 Neutral Set-Up Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 113
7.7.5 HVAC System ................................................................................................................................................ 115
7.8 ENGINE ............................................................................................................................................. 118
7.8.1 General Engine Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 118
7.8.2 Oil Level ......................................................................................................................................................... 118
7.8.3 Changing Oil and Oil Filter ............................................................................................................................. 119
7.8.4 Air Intake System ........................................................................................................................................... 120
7.8.5 Fuel System ................................................................................................................................................... 123
7.8.6 Engine Cooling System .................................................................................................................................. 128
7.8.7 Exhaust System ............................................................................................................................................. 131
7.8.8 Belts ............................................................................................................................................................... 132