MacDon M150 2008 Operator's Manual page 61

Self-propelled windrower
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6.3.6.2
Cab Forward Operation
CAUTION
Do not drive windrower on road in Cab
Forward configuration.
6.3.6.3 Engine Forward Operation.
CAB FORWARD – SEAT FACES HEADER
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
a. Swivel operator's seat to cab forward position as
follows:
B
C
1. Place GSL (A) in N-DETENT. Engine can
be running.
IMPORTANT
If GSL is not in N-DETENT, damage to the
GSL cable may result when swivelling
operator's station.
2. Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch
(C) at base of steering column.
3. Turn steering wheel counter-clockwise to
pivot operator's station clockwise 180° until
pin engages latch to secure operator's
station in new position.
b. Fasten seat belt.
c. Start engine. Refer to Section 6.3.5.1 Starting.
Form 169017
WINDROWER TRACTOR OPERATION
Refer to section
A
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H
G
F
D
d. The M200 has two field speed ranges. Set
ground speed range switch (D) to either H for
field speed (0-16 mph (0-25.7 km/h)), or L for
field speed (0-11 mph (17.7 km/h)).
NOTE
For M150, display flashes E1 RANGE
NOT ALLOWED for 5 seconds along with
single loud tone if switch is placed in H
position while in cab forward mode.
e. Slowly push throttle (F) to full forward (operating
speed). CDM should display 2270-2330 RPM at
(G).
CAUTION
Check again to be sure all bystanders have
cleared the area.
f.
Slowly move the GSL (A) forward to desired
speed which will be displayed at (H).
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground
speed lever slowly for familiarization. Avoid
the common tendency of new operators to
over-steer.
E
A
Issue – June 2008

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