Adjusting Cutting Height - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting Cutting Height

Lowering the skid shoes and decreasing the cutterbar angle increases the cutting height, resulting in taller stubble that
helps material dry faster. Raising the skid shoes and increasing the cutterbar angle decreases the cutting height, resulting in
shorter stubble.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine and remove
the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat or making adjustments to the machine. If the rotary disc
pull-type is raised, always close the lock-out valves, and place blocks under the rotary disc pull-type. Never work on or
beneath an unsupported rotary disc pull-type.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
NOTE:
There are two skid shoes on the R113 PT and four on the R116 PT.
1. Position the rotary disc pull-type at an appropriate height for the task.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3. If the rotary disc pull-type is raised:
a. Place blocks under each end, or just inside each end, of the cutterbar.
b. Lower the rotary disc pull-type onto the blocks.
c. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
d. Close the lift cylinder lock-out valves. For instructions, refer to
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OPERATION
3.1.1 Engaging Locks, page
95
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