Driving Forward In Engine-Forward Mode - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

Driving Forward in Engine-Forward Mode

In the engine-forward mode, the operator's station is facing toward the engine. The instructions in this section outline how
to safely operate the windrower in the forward direction while in engine-forward mode.
If necessary, swivel the operator's station to the engine-forward
position as follows:
CAUTION
Park on a level surface with the ground speed lever (GSL) in the PARK position and the steering wheel in the locked
(centered) position. Wait for the HarvestTouch
brake is engaged.
1. Park the windrower on a level surface.
2. If the operator's seat is facing the engine, skip to Step
page 135.
If the operator's seat is in the cab-forward position, swivel
the operator's seat to the engine-forward position as
follows:
a. Place GSL (A) in PARK. The engine can be running.
IMPORTANT:
If the GSL is NOT in PARK, swivelling the operator's
station may damage the GSL cable.
b. Pull up on knob (B) and hold to release latch (C) at the
base of the steering column.
c. Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise to pivot the
operator's station clockwise 180° until the pin engages
the latch to secure the operator's station in the new
position.
3. Ensure the seat belt is fastened.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
4. Start the engine (if it is not already running). For instructions, refer to
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OPERATION
Figure 4.35: Engine-Forward – Seat Faces Engine
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Display to beep and display a red P symbol to confirm that the parking
3,
C
Figure 4.36: Operator Station
135
A
B
Starting Engine, page 122.
Revision A