Checking Self-Locking Center-Link Hook - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

Checking Self-Locking Center-Link Hook

Periodically check the operation of the hook locking mechanism to ensure that it is working properly.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the 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. If a header is attached to the windrower, lower the header
to the ground.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from
the ignition.
3. Pull up on handle (A) to release the locking device, and lift
the hook off the header pin.
4. Lower handle (A) into the locked position.
5. Push up on lock pin (B) only (not actuator rod [C]). The
handle should catch on the casting and the pin should
NOT lift.
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OPERATION
Figure 4.391: Center-Link
B
Figure 4.392: Center-Link Hook
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A
A
C
Revision A