Quick Card - MacDon FD1 FlexDraper Manual

Quick Card

FD1 Series Draper Header & FM100 Float Module
tice
Follow these five steps to set the header float and wing balance:
IMPORTANT:
Read your operator's manual and complete all the setup tasks
before setting the header float.
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Complete before adjusting float or wing balance.
1. Park combine on a level surface, and ensure the combine feeder
house is level.
2. Ensure the top of the float module is level with the combine axle
and the combine tires are inflated equally.
quarts)
3. Adjust header so cutterbar is 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) off the
ground.
quarts)
4. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to between B and C on
indicator (A).
5. Set the reel fore-aft to midposition (5 or 6 on reel arm decal).
6. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove key
s
from the combine ignition.
ons)
7. Place wing lock spring handles (B) in the locked (upper) position.
8. Place both left and right header float locks in unlocked (lowered)
position (C).
9. Set stabilizer/transport wheels (if equipped) to the storage position.
ation.
Step 2: Retrieving Torque Wrench from Storage
1. Remove the special torque wrench (A) from its storage position at
the right side of the float module frame. Pull in the direction shown
to disengage the wrench from its hook.
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FD1 Series / FM100 Quick Card – MD #214567 Revision A
Supplement to FD1 Series Combine Header Operator's Manual
FD1 Series Draper Header / FM100 Float Module Quick Card
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Step 1: Preadjustments
Figure 1: Center-Link
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Position
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Right Side Shown
Figure 4: Torque Wrench Storage Location
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