Detaching A D1X Or D1Xl Series Header - MacDon M1240 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

17. Ensure hydraulic hose routing is as straight as possible
and avoids potential rub/wear points.

4.2.4 Detaching a D1X or D1XL Series Header

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Lower the reel fully.
2. Lift the header fully.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
4. Engage safety prop on the windrower's lift cylinder
as follows:
a. Pull lever (A) and rotate toward header to release,
and lower safety prop onto cylinder.
b. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the safety props engage over the cylinder
piston rods. If safety prop does not engage
properly, raise header until prop fits over the rod.
5. Open left side platform.
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ATTACHING HEADERS TO M1 SERIES WINDROWER
Figure 4.58: Hydraulic Multicouplers and Hose
Routing
Figure 4.59: Engaging Cylinder Safety Prop
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