Setting Disc Speed; Adjusting Disc Pressure Alarm - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

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4.8.2 Setting Disc Speed

The following instructions explain how to adjust disc speed for an R1 SP or R2 SP Rotary Disc Header.

Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.

The default disc speed is 2000 rpm. The minimum disc speed is 1500 rpm; the maximum disc speed varies depending on

the windrower's engine size:

• Maximum disc speed with an M2260, is 2700 rpm.

• Maximum disc speed with an M2170, is 2500 rpm.

1. Engage the header. For instructions, refer to

Disengaging the Header, page

2. Adjust the disc speed with DISC SPEED INCREASE (A) or

DISC SPEED DECREASE (B) buttons on the ground speed

lever (GSL).

The disc speed increases by 50 rpm per momentary button

push, or at a rate of 100 rpm/sec if the button is pushed

Monitor disc speed (A) on rotary header run screens 1 or 2.

The disc pressure alarm alerts the operator if disc pressure exceeds the preset maximum.

Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.

Engaging and

Figure 4.471: GSL

Figure 4.472: HarvestTouch