MacDon 9250, Operator'S Manual

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Form # 46584 Issue 11/06 Web Rev_01
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OPERATION
Attaching the Header (continued)
9. Start engine. Activate header lift cylinders
(switch on ground speed lever) to raise header
fully. Stop engine and remove key.
10.
DANGER: To avoid bodily injury from
fall of raised header, always engage
header lift cylinder stops (A) when
working on or around raised header.
11. Attach float springs to front of linkage, both
sides. Secure with "L" pin (B) and hair pin.
NOTE: For 12’ & 15’ 972 headers, connect pin
at second hole (F) to ensure proper float.
12. Install pin through header leg, (engaging U-
bracket in lift linkage), both sides.
910, 920, 930 & 940 Series Headers: Secure L-
pin (C) behind lug (D).
962 Header: Secure 8" clevis pin with lynch pin.
912, 922, 933 & 970 Series Headers: Secure 6½"
clevis pin (E) with split ring.
13. Raise header stand to storage position (F).
14. Disengage header lift cylinder stops and lower
header to ground. Check header flotation and
adjust if required. See "Header Flotation" in
Operation section (page 49).
15. For headers with hay conditioner, attach
forming shield rear support straps to forming
shields.
A
ENGAGE LIFT CYLINDER STOPS
D
C
E
L-PIN DESIGN CLEVIS PIN DESIGN
INSTALL PINS THROUGH LEGS
B
ATTACH FLOAT SPRINGS
F
963 HEADER OTHER MODELS
HEADER STAND - STORAGE POSITION
F