Settings for Various Crop ConditionsThe following chart shows initial settings to be used for certain crop conditions. As crop conditions vary, the initial settings may require adjustments in order to optimize cutting performance. To prepare the machine for the initial settings described in the chart below, refer to the following procedures found in this section:
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| Crop Conditions | Side Gauge Shoe Position | Tilt Control Cylinder Measurement mm (in.) |
Platform Float Setting N (kg ; lb) |
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| Down Cropa | No. 1 | 752-784 (29-39/64-30-7/8) | 710 (70 ; 160) |
| Short Cropa | No. 1 | 752-784 (29-39/64-30-7/8) | 710 (70 ; 160) |
| Tall Grassb | No. 1 or 2 | 668-752 (26-19/64-29-39/64) | 710 (70 ; 160) |
| Rocky | No.2 or 3 | 657-720 (25-7/8-28-11/32) | 620-710 (60-70 ; 140-160) |
| Muddy | No. 2 or 3 | 657-720 (25-7/8-28-11/32) | 560-620 (55-60 ; 125-140) |
| Tall Cane-Type Cropsc | No.1 Through 5 | 657-752 (25-7/8-29-39/64) | 710 (70 ; 160) |
| aOperating mower-conditioner in gauge shoe position No.1 and tilt control cylinder measurement at 784 mm (30-7/8 in.) will shorten the life of knives and disks. | |||
| bOperate mower-conditioner at high speed in tall grass to prevent wrappage. | |||
| cIf side gauge shoes are positioned in holes 4 or 5, upfloat can be increased by positioning carrier frame lift cylinders (See Adjusting Carrier Frame Height in this section). | |||
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