Forming Shields - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

6.13.6 Forming Shields

WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from discharge
opening. Keep everyone several hundred
feet away from your operation. Never direct
the discharge toward anyone. Stones or
other foreign objects can be ejected with
force.
The position of the forming shields controls the
width and placement of the windrow. The
decision on forming shield position should be
based on the following factors:
•
weather conditions (rain, sun, humidity,
wind)
•
type and yield of crop
•
drying time available
•
method of processing (bales, silage, "green-
feed")
A wider windrow will generally dry faster and
more evenly, resulting in less protein loss. Fast
drying is especially important in areas where the
weather allows only a few days to cut and bale.
Refer to Section 6.15 Haying Tips, for more
information.
Where weather conditions permit or when drying
is not critical, for example, when cutting for
silage or "green-feed", a narrower windrow may
be preferred for ease of pick-up.
6.13.6.1 Side Deflectors
The position of the side forming shields controls
the width and placement of the windrow.
To ensure windrow placement is centered with
respect to carrier wheels, adjust both side
deflectors to the same position.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
Form # 169053
OPERATION
B
a. Loosen locking handle (A).
b. Move deflector (B to desired position and tighten
handle.
c. Repeat for other side.
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A
Model Year - 2010