Header Angle - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

6.13.1.2 Skid Shoe Height Adjustment – 16 Ft
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from
unexpected start-up or fall of raised
machine; stop engine, remove key and
engage header lift cylinder stops before
going under machine for any reason.
a. Raise header fully, stop engine, and remove
key.
b. Remove lynch pin and remove adjuster pin (D)
from one side of skid shoe.
c. Hold skid shoe and remove lynch pin and
adjuster pin (D) from other side. Position shoe
at desired position and reinstall adjuster pins
(D). Secure with lynch pins.
Repeat for skid shoe at opposite end of header.
Cutting height is determined by the angle of the
cutterbar/header to the ground which can be
adjusted with the center link, either hydraulically
or mechanically.
Form # 169053
OPERATION
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6.13.2 Header Angle

Header (or cutterbar) angle can be varied from 0
to 5° below horizontal with the mechanical
center link and 0-8° below horizontal with the
hydraulic center link. Choose an angle that
maximizes performance for your crop and field
conditions. A flatter angle provides better
clearance in stony conditions while a steeper
angle is required in down crops for better lifting
action.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
6.13.2.1 Mechanical Adjustment (if equipped)
a. Lower header so that cutter bar is resting on the
ground.
b. Loosen nut (A.
c. To decrease (flatten) header angle, rotate the
turnbuckle sleeve (B) so that the turnbuckle
decreases in length.
d. To increase (steepen) header angle, rotate the
turnbuckle sleeve (B) so that the turnbuckle
increases in length.
e. Snug up nut (A) but do not over tighten. A slight
tap with a small hammer is sufficient.
f. Check cutting height and adjust if required.
g. Check header float and adjust if required. Refer
to Section 6.13.3, Header Flotation.
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Model Year - 2010