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

5. Use the HarvestTouch
Adjusting Ground Speed Limit, page
6. Slowly push throttle (A) fully forward (operating speed).
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
7. Slowly move GSL (B) forward to the desired speed.
NOTE:
The transmission is most efficient with the engine at full
speed and the GSL fully forward.
CAUTION
Operate both steering wheel and ground speed lever slowly
while becoming familiar with the machine. Steering can be
sensitive; avoid the tendency of new Operators to overcorrect.
8. If more tractive (lugging) power is required (for instance,
when driving up a ramp, up a hill, or out of a ditch):
a. Move GSL (A) closer to NEUTRAL.
b. Use the HarvestTouch
speed setting to 17 km/h (10.5 mph). For instructions,
refer to Adjusting Ground Speed Limit, page
9. Once the lugging condition no longer exists:
a. Set GSL (A) to half of the windrower's maximum
forward speed.
b. Windrowers equipped with standard drive wheels:
Adjust the maximum speed setting back to 44 km/h
(27 mph).
Windrowers equipped with high-torque drive wheels:
Adjust the maximum speed setting back to 34 km/h
(21 mph).
For instructions, refer to
page 131

Driving in Reverse 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 reverse direction while in engine-forward mode.
WARNING
Back up slowly. Hold the steering wheel at the bottom and turn the wheel in the direction you want the rear of the
machine to travel.
262170
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Display to adjust the maximum speed setting to 43 km/h (27 mph). For instructions, refer to
131.
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Display to reduce the maximum
Adjusting Ground Speed Limit,
OPERATION
B
A
Figure 4.37: Console
131.
A
Figure 4.38: Console
136
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