Header Operation; Conversion Kit For Disc Ready To Disc, Auger, And Draper Ready; Booster Spring Kit - External; Double Booster Spring Kit - External - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

6.3 Header Operation

Several kits are available which can augment the capabilities of the header attached to the windrower, or which allow the
windrower to be used with different types of headers.

6.3.1 Conversion Kit for Disc Ready to Disc, Auger, and Draper Ready

Used to convert an M2260 from Disc Ready to Disc, Draper, and Auger ready.
MD #B5999
Instruction MD #147822 is included in the bundle.
6.3.2 Booster Spring Kit – External
This kit increases the float capacity of the windrower. Install this kit on windrowers paired with headers that weigh more
than 2812 kg (6200 lb.).
MD #B6047 – Booster Spring kit (external) includes two springs (one for each side) and mounting brackets. Instructions are
included in the bundle.
There is also a Double Booster Spring kit (MD #B6106) that is used together with the Booster Spring kit (external) to add on
a second booster spring. For more information, refer to
For information about booster spring requirements, refer to
Requirements, page 535.
6.3.3 Double Booster Spring Kit – External
Available for headers over 2812 kg (6200 lb.) to increase the float capacity.
The Double Booster Spring kit (MD #B6106) is used together with the Booster Spring kit (MD # B6047) to add a second
booster spring. For more information, refer to
Instructions are included with the bundle.

6.3.4 Double Windrow Attachment

This kit allows auger and rotary headers to lay a double windrow when installed on a windrower. The kit includes a draper
deck, linkage assembly, hydraulics, and installation instructions.
NOTE:
When paired with a R216 Rotary Disc Header, the double windrow attachment (DWA) is compatible with standard headers,
but incompatible with grass seed headers. If using the DWA in heavy conditions, it is recommended that the R216 Rotary
Disc Header cutterbar be configured to produce three crop streams. If using the DWA in light conditions, it is
recommended that the R216 Rotary Disc Header cutterbar be configured to produce two crop streams. For more
information about crop streams, refer to the R216 Rotary Disc Header Operator's Manual.
MD #C2070 consists of:
• MD #B6693 – Deck
• MD #B6694 – Mounting frame and hydraulic/electrical connections
• Double Windrow Attachment (DWA) manual

6.3.5 Double Windrow Attachment Shut-Off Kit

The double windrow attachment (DWA) Shut-Off kit is for windrowers configured for both rotary disc and draper headers.
This kit will enable the Operator to shut off the DWA draper in order to operate the windrower with a draper header.
MD #299704
262170
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS
6.3.3 Double Booster Spring Kit – External, page
8.1 Ballast Kit, Booster Spring Kit, and Tire Pressure
8.1 Ballast Kit, Booster Spring Kit, and Tire Pressure Requirements, page
517
517.
535.
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