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8.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
Before windrowing, inspect the area to make sure
there are no objects larger than 18" to windrow or
debri that can get entangled on the drum. Remove
all foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big
to remove, mark them clearly and be sure to
prevent the implement from contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris that is
larger than 18" stop the implement and tractor at
once. Immediately idle the engine speed and
disengage the hydraulic flow. Wait for all rotating
motion to stop and move the skid steer and
implement off the object. Inspect the area and mark
the location of the debris. Inspect the condition of
the implement and make any needed repairs
immediately. Make sure the teeth or drum are not
damaged before resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the skid steer and windrower with the ROPS in
the raised position. If the skid steer or windrower hits a tree stump or bump, a sudden movement could throw
you off of the seat and under the skid steer and windrower. The seat belt is your best protection from falling off
the skid steer and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during a tractor roll-over. OPS-W-0002_A
Be sure you have adequate knowledge of the property you will be working on. Take time to
make yourself aware of any area underwater or underground lines or cables. Contact with
buried lines or cable could result in serious injury or death.
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Implement as in all
power-driven or pulled equipment. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in rough
terrain conditions that include grass, weeds, gullies, holes, slopes, hidden obstructions and
the like. Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to assure the safety of
the operator and bystanders in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the
immediate area. Stop operating if anyone comes within 25 feet of the equipment.
8.2 Ground Speed
Ground speed for windrower will depend upon the size of the rocks being windrowed. Recommended speed
for efficient windrower performance is 5 mph. Refer to the power unit operator's manual or the power unit
instrument panel for the engine speed and gear to provide the required and desired ground speed. Make sure
that the windrower is operating at its full rated speed before entering the field to be windrowed. If it becomes
necessary to temporarily regulate engine speed, increase or decrease the throttle gradually.
Ground speed is achieved in conjunction between engine RPM and forward hydrostatic controls. The operator
may be required to experiment with several RPM settings in order to match the optimal drum speed with
ground speed for the most ideal performance from the windrower and most efficient power unit operation. As
the severity of ground conditions increase, the ground speed should decrease while maintaining drum speed.
This will also help to prevent the drum from stalling under heavy workloads.
SMR-600 04/21
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