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Form # 147277
20
Issue 12/05
C
HEADER OPERATION
Operating Variables (continued)
HEADER FLOTATION
IMPORTANT:
To avoid frequent breakage of sickle components, scooping soil, or soil build-up at cutterbar in
wet conditions, set header float as light as possible without causing excessive bouncing.
Under normal conditions, adjust float spring tension so 50 to 70 lbs. force (220 to 310 N) is required to lift
cutterbar off ground at each end.
See "Header Flotation" in Windrower or Combine Adapter Operator's Manual for adjustment details.
For Windrower Headers with gauge wheels, follow procedure below:
GAUGE WHEEL/TRANSPORT WHEEL SETTING PROCEDURE:
1. Set guard angle and reel to desired position for cutting conditions.
2. Choose gauge wheel position to maintain proper gauge wheel spring force at desired cutting height.
Field Position 1:
when cutter bar is above the ground (4-12 inches (100–300 mm) cutting height)
Field Position 2:
when cutter bar is above the ground (2-5 inches (50-125 mm) cutting height)
Storage (locked out):
when cutter bar is on the ground (0-2 inches (0-50mm) cutting height. Header is
run on skid shoes and height is controlled by guard angle.
3. Position the header at desired cutting height with gauge wheel pins installed in the appropriate
position.
At this position inspect the gap at (C) to ensure that the gauge wheel
springs are not pushing the header off the float down-stop pads. If gap
at (C) is less than 1 inch (0 – 25 mm) proceed to step 4.
If gap at (C) is larger than 1 inch:
a.) Lift up on crop divider to check the header’s floatation. If float is
lighter than 100 lbs (445 N) continue on with setting procedure, if
not check to see how many coil springs are installed in the gauge
wheels. If two springs are installed remove one spring from each
side and repeat step 3.
b.) If only 1 spring is present in the gauge wheels, move pin to the
next available hole. ie. Move pin from position 1 to position 2 or
from position 2 to the stand position.
Transport Package – Right Wheel
Beam Support
Transport Package – Left Wheel
Support
Standard Gauge Wheel Support