Adjusting Wing Balance - MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting Wing Balance

WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.
This procedure describes how to adjust the balance of each wing. Before proceeding, refer to
Balance, page 73 to determine if adjustments are necessary.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure correct wing balance readings, make sure the header float is set properly before proceeding. Refer to
Checking and Adjusting Header Float, page
adjustments.
1. Place torque wrench (A) on bolt (B). Check that wing
lock (C) is in lower position.
2. Loosen nut (A) on clevis bolt for the wing requiring
adjustment as determined by the wing balance check.
3. Loosen jam nut (B).
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OPERATION
64. The float module must be sitting level before performing any
Figure 3.68: Balance Linkage (Left Side)
Figure 3.69: Balance Linkage (Left Side)
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Checking Wing
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C
A
B
B
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