Deck Shift Control; Shifting Decks; Swath Compressor - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

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5.5.9 Deck Shift Control

Windrowers attached to a draper header equipped with the deck shift option, can control whether crop is delivered

between the windrower legs or to either side of the header.

Shift the draper decks using the controls on the windrower cab.

Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.

1. Engage the header by pushing and holding HEADER

ENGAGE switch (A) down and pulling up on collar (B).

2. Push the HEADER DECK SHIFT switch to the desired delivery

position. The deck(s) will move and the direction of the

drapers will change accordingly.

The swath compressor is a large, formed polyethylene sheet designed to mount to the underside of the windrower. The

swath compressor is designed for use with draper headers cutting canola.

The swath compressor shapes the windrow and anchors it into the stubble behind the header to help prevent shelling and

swath damage from wind. Excessive compression by a swath compressor or roller can increase losses from crop shelling,

and may increase drying time; inadequate compression can leave a windrow prone to wind damage.

Figure 5.150: Header Engage Switch

Figure 5.151: Header Deck Shift Switches

A - Right-Side Delivery

C - Left-Side Delivery

B - Center Delivery