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The stabilizer wheel system (or stabilizer/transport wheel system) cutting height is controlled by the combine header
height control.
If the Stabilizer Wheels kit is installed, refer to
Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels, page 121
to change the wheel position.
If the EasyMove
™
Transport option is installed, refer to
to change the
wheel position.
If the ContourMax wheels are installed, refer to
Wheels with Foot Switch, page 123
to change the
wheel position.
Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels
A properly adjusted header will achieve a balance between the amount of header weight carried by the float and the
amount carried by the stabilizer wheels.
Refer to
3.7.2 Header Settings, page 71
for recommended use in specific crops and crop conditions.
DANGER
To prevent injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Raise the header until the stabilizer wheels are off the ground.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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A
B
C
Figure 3.143: Stabilizer Wheel
3.
Hold axle pivot handle (B); do
NOT
lift.
NOTE:
Lifting the handle will make the system harder to take out
from slot (C).
4.
Pull suspension handle (A) rearward to remove the pin
from slot (C).
5.
Lift the wheel to the desired height position using
support (B), and engage the support channel into center
slot (C) in the upper support.
6.
Suspension handle (A) should snap into the slot. If not,
push in (for middle and lower position) or pull in (for top
position) the suspension handle to ensure it is seated in
the slot.
7.
Use the combine
’
s auto header height control (AHHC) to
automatically maintain cutting height. For instructions,
refer to
3.10 Auto Header Height Control, page 202
and
your combine operator
’
s manual for details.
NOTE:
The height sensor on the FM200 Float Module must be
connected to the combine height control system in the cab.
