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STEP 5 

Top Rail

1. 

Mate the bolt flanges on the 4.0” x 4.0” top rail sections and secure the joint with seven 3/4" x 2" hex bolts & locknuts 

(assembled rail should have approx. 2" crown). 

2.  At each end of the top rail assembly, slide on the top rail supports.
3. 

With a helper, carefully set the top rail on the rail mounts, place evenly spaced on the riser plates from front to back. 

Clamp or hold the rail in place. 

4. 

Assemble two 1/2” u-bolts and locknuts to the mount and secure the rail. Repeat for remaining mount.

5. 

Further adjustment to the top rail position may be necessary depending on the header. Final adjustments are covered 

in the owners manual.

Secure top rail

1.  Set the ratchet outer mount on the bottom rail at the 

preferred location

2.  Set and hold the inner bracket in place and secure 

with four 1/2” x 1 1/2” hex bolts and locknuts.

3.  Tighten the nuts and bolts
4.  Fasten the ratchet to the outer mount with the existing  

bolt and locknut.

5.  Thread the strap into the ratchet and wind it up.
6.  Repeat process for second ratchet strap.

Ratchet Strap

Outer mount

Inner bracket

Rail support

Bolt top rail 

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Slow Moving Vehicle Sign (SMV)

1.  Attach the SMV bracket to the top rail with the 

u-bolt and nuts (if attaching the SIS see below)

2.  Insert the bolts into the SMV, align and insert the 

bolts in the mounting holes in the SMV bracket, 

3.  Loosely fasten the nuts.
4.  Adjust the SMV so the sign is straight and tighten 

the nuts and bolts. 

Speed Identification Symbol (SIS)

An SIS  is required for U.S. customers that intend to 

travel on public roads at speeds greater than 25 mile/h.

1. 

Follow step 1 & 2 above, align the SIS bracket to 

the SMV bolts in the SMV bracket 

2.  Secure with the two bolts and nuts.
3.  Loosely fasten with bolts and nuts.
4.  Adjust the SMV so the sign is straight and tighten 

the nuts and bolts. 

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Summary of Contents for CONTOUR SHCF36

Page 1: ...e review and understand the assembly manual d understand the assembly manual before attempting to assemble this machinery before attempting to assemble this machinery PRINTED IN CANADA CAUTION Operational Hazard Personal Protection Equipment PPE is required during assembly SNL00001 CAUTION Operational Hazard Machine assembly should be done by qualified personnel only SWATHER HEADER WAGON SHCF36 SH...

Page 2: ...nd ALL safety labels located on the machine SL00004 Alignment is set at the factory with proper toe in settings on the front and rear steering axles Check alignment as outlined below To check toe in Position the tongue parallel to the reach tubes Run a string or straight edge from front to back along the outside of the front and rear wheels check both sides The front wheel should toe in approximat...

Page 3: ... 3 4 300 407 220 298 Torque Dry Torque Lubricated Wheel Nut Bolt Size 5 Bolt 6 Bolt 8 Bolt 10 Bolt 5 5 5 5 9 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 10 Tire PSI kPa Tires 20 5 x 8 10 F Range tire 105 723 Tires 26 x 12 12 ply tire 62 427 Tires 235 85 R16 F Range Highway Trailer tire 95 655 Tires 11L x 15 F Range Highway Service tire 90 620 225 75 R15 Load Range D 65 448 Speed Identification S...

Page 4: ...ssage 1 Follow good safety practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand 2 Keep the assembly area neat and clean to prevent slipping or tripping 3 Position in a large open area to allow access from all sides during assembly 4 When using lifting equipment place jack stands under the machine to securely sta...

Page 5: ... 634 468 904 667 36 mm 24 x 2 0 780 575 1100 811 24 x 3 0 798 588 1136 838 41 mm 27 x 3 0 27 x 3 0 1176 867 1674 1234 46 mm 30 x 2 0 30 x 3 0 1597 1178 2274 1677 Class 10 9 Class 8 8 Wrench Size A Thread Size B Fine Thread Size B Coarse Class 10 9 Class 8 8 lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m lbs ft N m 7 16 1 4 28 6 8 1 10 13 6 14 19 0 1 4 20 5 6 8 8 10 8 12 16 3 1 2 5 16 24 13...

Page 6: ...11 If labels need to be replaced Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry Be sure temperature is above 50 F 10 C Determine exact position before you remove the backing paper Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with the exposed sticky backing in place Slowly peel back the remaining paper and c...

Page 7: ... your SAFETY AWARENESS SL00001H SL00003H Tongue 32 km h 20 mile h MAXIMUM IL00002 SL00004 SL00005 SNL00001 Right Side Left Side SL00006 SL00003H SL00002 SNL00002 SNL00002 SNL00002 SNL00002 SL00001H SL00003H SL00001 SL00002 SL00001 Rear View Front View If safety labels have been damaged or removed new labels must be applied New safety signs are available from your dealer or contact Horst Wagons WAR...

Page 8: ...g adjusted potential collision exists if the rail drops suddenly and could result in death or serious injury Caution Moving parts present a potential pinch hazard and could result in a serious injury Use caution and be aware of parts as they are being moved or adjusted Caution Loading the header on the wagon presents a potential pinch hazard and could result in a serious injury Use caution and be ...

Page 9: ... 8 x 4 1 2 Hex Bolt All 3 12 5 8 Lock Nut All 4 2 5 8 x 6 Bolt Locknut All 5 8 5 8 Flat Washer All 6 4 Hitch Pin 480 009 All 7 3 5 8 x 1 1 2 Bolt Nut Lockwasher All 8 7 3 4 Locking nut All 9 2 1 2 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt All 10 7 3 4 x 2 Hex Bolt All 11 14 1 2 Lock Nut All 12 4 1 2 x 2 Bolt All 13 5 5 8 Hex Nut All 14 3 5 8 Lock Washer All x3 14 x2 9 11 x14 5 x8 x4 6 x7 8 10 x7 13 x5 2 x2 x12 3 x2 1 x4 1...

Page 10: ...her Top Rail 45 4 x 4 x 188 HSS Split SHCF45 27 1 Main Tongue Assembly All 28 1 CHCF Complete Rear Axle All 29 1 CHCF Complete Front Axle All 30 1 30 Wheelbase Joiner Tie Rod Assembly All 31 1 30ft Reach All 32 1 Swather Head Bottom Rail All 33 2 Top Rail Riser Plate All 38 4 Tires 20 5 x 8 10 Load Range F on 10 x 6 x 6 rim All Chassis Parts ...

Page 11: ...from the shipping package and keep hardware in an accessible place work bench etc STEP 1 Reach Bottom Rail 1 Set the axle assemblies up on wheel stands ensure they are secure from unexpected movement during assembly 2 Insert the reach tube to the reach receiver at front rear axles and tighten securely with a 5 8 x 41 2 bolt and locknut at both ends of the tube 3 With a helper carefully place the 4...

Page 12: ...fway back from the front 2 Place clamping plates on top of the reach tube and bottom rail and secure with 1 2 x 2 hex bolts locknuts 3 Position the joiner rod cradle over the joiner rod and secure to the brace plate with two 1 2 x 1 5 hex bolts locknuts Wheels 1 Remove taper wheel bolts and position wheel on the hub 2 Assemble and torque the 5 8 taper wheel bolts 3 Use the Wheel Torque Specificati...

Page 13: ...and from the left side of the tongue bracket insert the hex bolt 2 Thread the locking nut onto the bolt and tighten until the bolt is snug against the plates 3 Do not over tighten 4 Attach the two safety chains to the chain flanges on the tongue using the coupling links on the chain Assemble the link with the coupling pin and locking collar as shown Tongue mount Spring Balancer CAUTION Operational...

Page 14: ...he left cast bushing on top of axles and to the top hole on adjuster brackets 3 Insert 5 8 x 6 hex bolt thread the locking nut onto the bolt and tighten until the bolt is snug against the plate do not over tighten 4 Pin the top rail mount to the top of the riser plate using 5 8 x 7 0 draw pins repeat for remaining channel 5 Ensure all assemblies move freely 6 Repeat for the remaining axle Top rail...

Page 15: ... the nuts and bolts 4 Fasten the ratchet to the outer mount with the existing bolt and locknut 5 Thread the strap into the ratchet and wind it up 6 Repeat process for second ratchet strap Ratchet Strap Outer mount Inner bracket Rail support Bolt top rail sections Slow Moving Vehicle Sign SMV 1 Attach the SMV bracket to the top rail with the u bolt and nuts if attaching the SIS see below 2 Insert t...

Page 16: ...atch Catch Quick release handle Universal Header Support 1 Attach the main mount bracket to the shoe assembly with the two shoe heal pins Secure with the hitch pins 2 Assemble the support system as shown in the diagram and lock into place with the 5 8 x 7 0 draw pins and secure with attached lynch pins 3 Repeat for the remaining header support Shoe assembly Main mount Heal pins CAUTION Heavy or bu...

Page 17: ...heck for front to rear trailing repeat adjustment as required When the wagon is being trailed empty it should track slightly left When the wagon is loaded it may track slightly to the right The weight causes normal distortion to the steering geometry which affects the tracking when loaded Lengthen tie rod Rotate tie rod to adjust tracking Shorten tie rod Alignment Note Both axles are preset at the...

Page 18: ...ront axle carefully route the cable through the reach tube receiver opening to the back of the trailer At the reach receiver opening on the front of the axle fasten the cable to the cable clamp with the 1 4 20 x 3 4 socket head screws Next fasten the clamp to the top of the tongue bracket ensure there is enough cable slack over the tongue steering pivot Fasten the cable to the three tongue cable c...

Page 19: ...19 Notes ...

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