MacDon M1170 Operator's Manual page 152

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To avoid serious injury or death from loss of control:

• Do NOT make abrupt changes in steering direction.

• Anticipate turns and steep slopes by slowing down well in advance. Before making an abrupt turn, pull back on the

ground speed lever (GSL) as steering is more responsive at reduced speeds.

• Do NOT rapidly accelerate or decelerate while turning.

When traveling on steep slopes:

• Move ground speed lever (GSL) closer to NEUTRAL to reduce speed.

• Lower header.

• If the ground speed is greater than or equal to 51 km/h (30 mph), the HPT will display a warning message (SLOW

DOWN) with an audible alert. Move GSL closer to NEUTRAL to reduce speed.

With header removed, steering control is reduced if weight is not added to drive wheels. If you must drive the

windrower without header or MacDon weight system:

• Do NOT exceed minimum speed setting.

• Avoid loose gravel and slopes.

• Do NOT tow a header.

• If control of machine is lost, immediately pull ground speed lever (GSL) to NEUTRAL.

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