R2 Series Rotary Disc Header; Attaching Forming Shield To The Windrower - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

4.4.4 R2 Series Rotary Disc Header

This section details the procedures necessary to physically attach an R2 Series Rotary Disc Header to a windrower and to
complete its hydraulic and electrical connections.

Attaching Forming Shield to the Windrower

The forming shield determines the width and the placement of the windrow.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. If not already installed, retrieve forming shield support
brackets (A) from the toolbox, and attach the brackets as
follows:
a. Position support bracket (A) as shown.
b. Install hardware (B) to secure the support to the
windrower leg.
3. Repeat the previous step on the opposite windrower leg.
4. Position forming shield (A) in between windrower legs
as shown.
5. Remove lynch pin (B) and clevis pin (C).
6. Mount forming shield (A) to bolt and spacer (D).
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A
Figure 4.206: Forming Shield bracket – R2 Series
C
Figure 4.207: Forming Shield and Windrower
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B
B
A
D
Revision A