MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual page 155

ATTACHING HEADERS TO AND DETACHING HEADERS FROM WINDROWER
12. Windrowers equipped with the Center-Link Alignment kit:
a. Press HEADER TILT UP (A) or HEADER TILT DOWN (B)
switches on the GSL to extend or retract the center-link
cylinder until hook (C) is aligned with the header
attachment pin.
b. Lower the center-link onto the header with REEL
DOWN (D) switch on the GSL until the center-link locks
into position and hook release (E) is down.
IMPORTANT:
The hook release must be down to enable the self-
locking mechanism. If the hook release is open (in the
up position), manually push it down after the hook
engages the pin.
c. Check that the center-link is locked onto the header by
pressing REEL UP (F) switch on the GSL.
13. Windrowers without the Center-Link Alignment kit:
a. Press HEADER TILT UP (A) or HEADER TILT DOWN (B)
switches on the GSL to extend or retract the center-link
cylinder until the hook is aligned with the header
attachment pin.
b. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
c. Push down on rod end (C) of the link cylinder until
hook (D) engages and locks onto the header pin.
IMPORTANT:
Hook release (E) must be down to enable the self-
locking mechanism. If the hook release is open (in the
up position), manually push it down after the hook
engages the pin.
d. Check that the center-link is locked onto the header by
pulling upward on rod end (C) of the cylinder.
e. Start the engine.
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Figure 4.48: Hydraulic Center-Link
B
Figure 4.49: Hydraulic Center-Link
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C
F
D
A
E
C
D
A
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