Attaching Header To An M1 Series Windrower; Attaching Header To An M1240 Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link With Optional Self-Alignment - MacDon R85 Assembly Instructions Manual

3.12 Attaching Header to an M1 Series Windrower

The procedure for attaching the header to an M1 Series windrower varies depending on the type of center-link
installed.
Follow the appropriate procedure:
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3.12.1 Attaching Header to an M1240 Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link with Optional Self-Alignment, page 45
•
3.12.2 Attaching Header to an M1240 Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link without Optional Self-Alignment, page
50
NOTE:
Refer to your windrower operator's manual for windrower operating instructions.
3.12.1 Attaching Header to an M1240 Windrower: Hydraulic Center-Link
with Optional Self-Alignment
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Remove hairpin (B) from clevis pin (A), and remove pin
from header support (C) on both sides of header.
IMPORTANT:
Remove protective cover from exhaust stack prior to
starting engine.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
2. Start engine.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the header lift linkages when
lowering header lift legs without a header or weight box
attached to the windrower, ensure the float springs
tension is fully released.
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ASSEMBLING THE HEADER
Figure 3.85: Header Support
Figure 3.86: Header Float Spring
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C
B
A
Revision A