Attaching Header To An M200 And M205 Self-Propelled Windrower - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

3.7.2 Attaching Header to an M200 and M205 Self-Propelled Windrower

To attach the header to a self-propelled windrower, follow these steps:
1. Remove hairpin from pin (A) and remove pin from left
and right header boots (B).
CAUTION
Ensure all bystanders have cleared the area.
2. Start engine and activate HEADER down button on the
ground speed lever (GSL) to fully retract header lift
cylinders.
3. Slowly drive the windrower forward so that the feet (A)
enter the header boots (B). Continue to drive slowly
forward until feet engage the boots and header nudges
forward.
4. If a manual center-link is installed, raise it up by hand
and extend it until it reaches the header. Install the pin
to secure the center-link to the header.
5. Adjust the manual center-link until a dimension of
737 mm (29 in) (pin to pin) is achieved.
6. If the hydraulic center-link is installed, use the HEADER
TILT cylinder switches on the GSL to position center-link
cylinder (A) so it can connect to the header.
7. Push down on the rod end of the link cylinder until the
hook engages pin (B) on header. Then, retract it until it
is locked.
NOTE:
If the optional center-link assist cylinder is installed,
activate the cylinder from the cab using the reel lift
switches to lower the center-link onto header. Then
retract the center-link to secure it to the header.
8. Raise the header fully with the HEADER UP switch on
the GSL. Stop engine and remove key.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, stop engine, remove
key, and engage header safety props before going under machine for any reason.
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OPERATION
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Figure 3.28: Header Boots
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Figure 3.29: Header Boots
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Figure 3.30: Center-Link
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