Double Windrowing; Shifting Decks Hydraulically; Shifting Decks Manually - MacDon D65 Operator's Manual

3.9 Double Windrowing

Double windrowing is laying two swaths side-by-side. Larger capacity combines or forage harvesters can then pick up twice
as much material in a single pass, saving time and fuel.
Double windrowing can be performed using two methods: deck shifting or using the Double Windrow Attachment (DWA).
Deck shifting is used for crops that don't require conditioning, such as grains, canola, and beans. For instructions, refer to:
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3.9.1 Shifting Decks Hydraulically, page 82
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3.9.2 Shifting Decks Manually, page 82
Forage crops such as alfalfa, hay, and some grasses are cut and then fed into the HC10 Hay Conditioner. The DWA system
allows double windrowing with conditioner-equipped windrowers up to 9.1 m (30 ft.). For instructions, refer to
Double Windrow Attachment, page

3.9.1 Shifting Decks Hydraulically

The hydraulic deck shift feature allows you to select center, left, or right delivery from the windrower cab.
Refer to your windrower operator's manual for identification and operation of the deck shift control.
To lay a double windrow, do the following:
1. Raise and lock the transport/stabilizer wheels (if installed) at the highest wheel height position to prevent the wheels
from interfering with the windrow. For instructions, refer to
and Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Transport Position, page
2. Position the decks at the left end of header to deliver crop
from right end (A) for the first round.
3. To deliver crop from the left end (B) of the header, use the
deck shift control in the windrower to shift the decks to the
right end of the header.
4. Complete the second round to lay a double windrow.
5. Repeat above steps to lay additional double windrow.
NOTE:
The end delivery opening is designed to give adequate
clearance between the first windrow and the standing crop,
and optimum space between the two windrows.

3.9.2 Shifting Decks Manually

Both decks can be shifted manually, and can be positioned to deliver the crop from the right or left end and from the
center.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
1. Raise and lock the transport/stabilizer wheels (if installed) at the highest wheel height position to prevent the wheels
from interfering with the windrow. For instructions, refer to
and Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Transport Position, page
214327
OPERATION
84.
82
Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Field Position, page 100
104.
A
B
Figure 3.74: Double Windrowing
Moving Front (Left) Wheels into Field Position, page 100
104.
3.9.3 Using
Revision B