Macdon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Self-Propelled Windrower H User Manual download pdf (Page 82)

OPERATING THE HEADER

6.5 Forming Sh

ields

WARNING

Keep hands and

feet away from discharge opening. Keep everyone several hundred feet away from

your operatio

n. Never direct the discharge toward anyone. Stones or other foreign objects can be

ejected with f

orce.

The position of the forming shields controls the width and placement of the windrow. The decision on forming shield

position should be based on the following factors:

• weather conditions (rain, sun, humidity, wind)

• type and yield of crop

• drying time available

• method of proc essing (green-feed, bales, s ila ge)

A wider windrow will generally dry faster and more evenly resulting in less protein loss. Fast drying is especially

important in areas where the weather allows only a few days to cut and bale. Refer to Section 6.14 Haying Tips,

page 96 for more information.

A narrower windrow may be preferred for ease of pickup and when drying is not critical (for example, when cutting

for silage or green-feed).

6.5.1 Adjusting the Side De ﬂectors

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before

leaving operator ’s seat for any reason. A child or

even a pet could engage an idling machine.

The posit

ion o f the side deﬂectors control the width and

placemen

t of the windrow. To adjust the side deﬂectors,

follow t

hese steps:

1. Set forming shield side deﬂectors (A) to desired

width by repositioning adjuster bars (B) in holes in

forming shield cover. To ensure windrow placement

is centered, adjust both side deﬂectors to the

same position.

Figure 6.12

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Macdon R85 Rotary Disc 16 Foot Self-Propelled Windrower H User Manual Page 82