Boom Controls - MacDon 625 Operator's Manual

Boom Controls

Refer to the Self-Propelled Windrower Operator's
Manual for identification of the following in-cab
controls:
- Header Drive Clutch
- Header Height
- Ground Speed
- Reel Speed
- Reel Height
- Auger Speed
We will be referring to these controls in the
following section. The header and reel switches
are used for boom fold/lift/swing.
SWITCH IDENTIFICATION:
When the pedestal switch A is switched to
"Sprayer" mode, the reel height control switch (C)
and header height control switch (D) are used to
move the booms.
The reel height control switch (C) controls
movement of the right boom and the header height
control switch (D) controls movement of the left
boom. Depress the left foot switch (B) to select
which boom movement switches D and C will
initiate. Red indicator lights on the control pedestal
show which function has been selected. The foot
switches are located beside the steering column in
the self-propelled windrower.
1. When the red light shows "BOOM LIFT" has
been selected, switches C and D will move the
booms in a vertical direction, up (+) or down (-).
2. When the red light shows "TIP LIFT/SWING"
has been selected:
a. switches C and D will initiate booms to
swing in a horizontal direction, into (-) or
out-of (+) transport cradles when the booms
are raised completely to the TOP.
b. switches C and D will initiate the outer Boom
Tips to fold in(+) or fold out (-) of transport
when booms
COMPLETELY TO THE TOP.
When extending your booms outward to the field
position, gravity will swing the break away section
(outer section) forward to lock it into the field
position. If the machine is positioned on an incline,
the breakaway section may not swing with enough
force to lock it into position. Slight twisting motion,
using the steering wheel, will snap the section
forward and lock it into position.
OPERATION
are NOT RAISED
CAUTION:
are clear of machine before starting
the machine or moving any of the
booms from their transport position.
See PRESTARTING CHECKS section
on the previous page.
Sprayer Control Switches
B
Foot Switches
Ground Speed Lever
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Be sure all bystanders
A
C
D