Starting and Driving Mower-Conditioner

CAUTION: Before operating the mower-conditioner, always lock draft links using stabilizer chains, turnbuckles or sway blocks.

Before starting machine, lower platform to the ground. Engage tractor PTO and gradually increase the engine speed, taking care that people stand clear of the machine.

Choose an operating speed from 6 to 15 km/h (4 to 9 mph).

When mowing, the engine should be run at PTO rated speed. Too slow an engine speed may cause the mower-conditioner to become clogged when the crop is heavy.

If difficult conditions require a slower ground speed, shift to a lower gear rather than reducing engine speed so that engine maintains its rated speed to keep rollers or rotor and cutterbar running at optimum mowing and conditioning speed.

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