Operating Header; Engaging And Disengaging Header Safety Props - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

5.4 Operating Header

This section provides the operating instructions for A40DX Auger Headers and D1XL or D2 Series Draper Headers when
attached to a MacDon M2170NT Windrower.
Refer to the header operator's manual for a list of available options and attachments.

5.4.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props

Safety props are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower. Engage the props any time you are going to work
on or around a raised header. When engaged, safety props prevent a header from dropping suddenly if the lift system
hydraulics lose pressure.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key before leaving the operator's seat, and always engage the safety props before going under the
machine for any reason.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
1. Start the engine.
2. Press HEADER UP switch (A) on the ground speed lever
(GSL) to raise the header to its maximum height.
NOTE:
If one end of the header does NOT fully rise, rephase the
lift cylinders as follows:
a. Press and hold HEADER UP switch (A) until both
cylinders stop moving.
b. Continue to hold the switch for 3–4 seconds. The
cylinders are now phased.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
4. Engage the safety props on both lift cylinders as follows:
a. Pull lever (A) toward you to release it, and then rotate
it toward the header to lower the safety prop onto the
cylinder.
b. Repeat the previous step for the opposite lift cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the safety props engage over the cylinder piston
rods. If the safety prop does NOT engage properly, raise the
header until the safety prop fits over the rod.
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OPERATION
Figure 5.90: Ground Speed Lever
Figure 5.91: Safety Prop Lever
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