Attaching Hydraulic And Electrical Components: M1240 Windrowers - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

24. Turn scroll knob (A) to highlight left or right float setting
and press knob (A) to activate selection.
25. Rotate scroll knob (A) to adjust float setting and press
knob when finished.
IMPORTANT:
Float adjustments of 1.0 (out of 10) change the header
weight at the cutterbar by approximately 91 kg (200 lb.).
Adjust float in increments of 0.05 to optimize field
performance.
26. Stop the engine, and remove the key.
27. Grasp one end of the rotary header and lift. Lifting force should be 426–471 N (95–105 lbf) and should be the
same at both ends.

3.7.6 Attaching Hydraulic and Electrical Components: M1240 Windrowers

Your M1240 Self-Propelled Windrower may be configured with either quick coupler or hard plumb connections for
the R85 Header.
Refer to the following procedures for routing and connecting M1240 and R85 hydraulic and electrical components:
•
Routing Hydraulic Hoses and Electrical Components to M1240 Windrowers, page 63
•
Connecting Header Hydraulics Using Quick Couplers: M1240 Windrowers, page 64
•
Connecting Header Hydraulics Using Hard Plumbing: M1240 Windrowers, page 65
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Figure 3.70: HPT Display
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