Degree Turn - MacDon A30-S Operator's Manual

6.15.5

180 Degree Turn

When cutting back and forth on one side
of the field, approximately 50 ft. (15 m) is
required at each end of the field to make a
180 degree turn-around.
Refer to illustration and proceed as follows:
a. Beginning at position (A), the tractor is guided
away from the uncut crop while the windrower is
guided straight ahead until cutting through the
end.
b. As soon as the sickle cuts through, raise the
header to lift the skid shoes clear of the ground,
and steer the windrower to the extreme direction
away from the uncut crop.
For ease of operation, both levers can be
activated with one hand and held until
steering cylinder completes its stroke.
c. At position (B), start turning the tractor back
towards the uncut crop.
Form # 169000
NOTE
NOTE
OPERATION
When turning, take care that the inside
tractor tire does not contact APT of
windrower.
d. In positions (C) and (D), continue turning
towards the uncut crop, (with the windrower
steered towards the outside of the turning
circle), being aware of APT-to-tire clearance.
e. At position (E), the tractor completes the circle
and the front wheels are turned to straddle the
last cut windrow. At this point, steer the
windrower to line up with the edge of the uncut
crop.
f. At position (F), lower header to cutting height
and begin a new cut through the field.
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IMPORTANT
Model Year - 2009