Turning Square Corners; Operating Variables - MacDon 5020 Operator's Manual

TURNING SQUARE CORNERS

The following procedure is intended only as a
guide to developing a turning procedure for the
tractor being used. Specific distances are not
given due to the variances in tractor maneuver-
ability.
1. As the tractor approaches the corner, guide the
tractor sharply away from the crop. Steer the
windrower to maintain a straight cut ahead as
the tractor moves away from the crop.
2. As soon as the sickle cuts past where the new
corner will be, raise the header sufficiently for
skid shoes to clear the ground, then steer the
windrower to the extreme direction away from
the uncut crop.
3. As the tractor passes the corner, steer it
sharply back towards the uncut crop, taking
care that the inside tractor tire does not contact
the windrower tongue.
4. Guide the tractor to straddle the last cut
windrow. As the windrower finishes turning,
steer it back towards the uncut crop, align the
header with the crop edge and lower header to
cutting height.

OPERATING VARIABLES

Satisfactory function of the windrower in all
situations requires making proper adjustments to
suit various crops and conditions.
Correct operation reduces crop loss and allows
cutting of more acres. As well, proper adjustments
and timely maintenance will increase the length of
service you receive from the machine.
The ten variables listed here and detailed on the
following pages will affect the performance of the
windrower. You will quickly become adept at
adjusting the machine to give you the desired
results.
Form # 147008
OPERATION
TURNING A SQUARE CORNER
1. Lean Bar Position
2. Ground Speed
3. Reel Speed
4. Reel Position
5. Cutting Height
6. Header Angle
7. Header Flotation
8. Feed Pan / Rock Drop Tine Position
9. Roll Gap
10. Forming Shields
OPERATING VARIABLES
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