MacDon R85 Assembly Instructions Manual page 55

Rotary disc 4.9-meter (16-foot) self-propelled windrower header
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8. Drive the windrower slowly forward until the windrower
feet (A) enter the header supports (B). Continue to drive
slowly forward until feet engage the supports and
header nudges forward.
9. Ensure that lift linkages are properly engaged in
header legs.
10. Adjust position of the center-link cylinder (A) with the
switches on the GSL until the hook (B) is above the
header attachment pin.
IMPORTANT:
Hook release (C) must be down to enable self-locking
mechanism. If the release is open (up), manually push it
down after the hook engages the header pin.
11. Lower center-link (A) onto the header with REEL
DOWN switch on GSL until it locks into position (hook
release [C] is down). Refer to Figure
GSL controls.
12. Check that the center-link is locked onto header by
pressing the REEL UP switch on the GSL. Refer to
Figure
3.89, page 46
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
13. Start engine.
14. Press HEADER UP switch (A) to raise header to
maximum height.
15. If one end of the header does NOT fully raise, rephase
the lift cylinders as follows:
a. Press and hold HEADER UP switch (A) until both
cylinders stop moving.
b. Continue to hold the switch for 3–4 seconds.
Cylinders are now phased.
16. Stop the engine, and remove the key.
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ASSEMBLING THE HEADER
3.89, page 46
for GSL controls.
Figure 3.90: Header Support
for
Figure 3.91: Center-Link
Figure 3.92: GSL
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