MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Operator's Manual page 106

1. Set the header angle according to the type and
condition of crop and soil as follows:
a. Use shallower settings (A) (position A on the
indicator) for normal cutting conditions and wet soil
to reduce soil build-up at the cutterbar. Shallow
angle settings also minimize damage to the knife in
stony fields.
b. Use steeper settings (D) (position D on the
indicator) for lodged crops and crops that are close
to the ground such as soybeans.
The shallowest angle (A) (center-link fully retracted)
produces the highest stubble when cutting on the ground.
The steepest angle (D) (center-link fully extended) produces
the lowest stubble when cutting on the ground.
Choose an angle that maximizes performance for your crop
and field conditions. Refer to the table below for a summary
of adjustment ranges.
Table 3.13 FD1 Header Angle
Header Size
9.1–13.7 m
(30–45 ft.)
Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 43
conditions.
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Guard Angle
2.0–7.4°
for recommended header/guard angle settings for your particular crop
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A
Figure 3.75: Center-Link
A
D
Figure 3.76: Guard Angles
D
Revision A