Forming Shields - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

6.10.5 Forming Shields

WARNING
Keep everyone several hundred feet away
from your operation. Ensure bystanders
are never in line with the front or rear of the
machine. Stones or other foreign objects
can be ejected from either end 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 6.11, Haying Tips, for more
information.
A narrower windrow may be preferred for ease
of pick-up, and when drying is not critical, for
example, when cutting for silage or "green-feed".
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OPERATION
6.10.5.1 Side Deflectors
The position of the side deflectors control the
width and placement of the windrow.
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.
a. Set forming shield side deflectors (A) to desired
width by repositioning adjuster bars (B) in holes
in forming shield cover.
placement
deflectors to the same position.
b. If side deflector attachment is too tight or too
loose, tighten or loosen nut (C) as required.
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DANGER
A
BOTH SIDES
To ensure windrow
is centered, adjust
C
B
both side
Revision A