Leveling Header - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

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Settings for the fore-aft, reel height, and header height are

limited as follows to prevent the reel from contacting the

• If you increase the reel height (B) to greater than 7.0 while

the reel fore-aft (C) is greater than 5.0, and the header

height (A) is greater than 7.0, the reel fore-aft will

automatically move forward to 5.0 or less to avoid colliding

with the cab roof.

• After the reel fore-aft automatically moves, you will then

have to manually adjust the fore-aft.

If you try to move the reel fore-aft so the value would

exceed 5.0, message (D) will show on the HarvestTouch

• For instructions about operating the reel fore-aft, refer to

4.6.3 Adjusting Reel Fore-Aft Position, page

4.6.5 Leveling Header

The windrower lift linkages are factory-set to provide the proper header level and should not normally require adjustment.

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.

If header level adjustment is needed, follow these steps:

1. Remove the float spring tension to ensure that the lift windrower linkages are not affected by the float springs. For

instructions, refer to

Removing and Restoring Float, page

Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.

Figure 4.411: HarvestTouch

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