Starting and Driving
IMPORTANT:
Do not engage tractor PTO with mower-conditioner in transport position or damage to drive components will occur.
Before starting machine, lower platform to the ground. Engage tractor PTO and gradually increase the speed.
Operate tractor at rated PTO speed. If engine speed is too slow, machine may become clogged when crop is heavy; if engine speed is too fast, machine damage could occur from overheating.
Where conditions make it necessary to slow ground speed, shift to a lower gear rather than reducing engine speed. The engine will maintain rated speed and keep rolls and cutterbar running at optimum mowing and conditioning speed.
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