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Operating in Rigid Mode
The header is designed to operate with the cutterbar on the ground. Locking the wings allows the header to be operated as
a rigid header with the cutterbar straight. When the three sections of the header are locked, the cutterbar is rigid and
moves up and down at the same time.
Lock the wings as follows:
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Figure 3.185: Wing in Locked Position
1.
Move spring handle (A) in the upper slot to lock the wing.
The locking should be audible.
2.
If the lock link does not engage, move the wing by raising
and lowering the header, changing the header angle, or
driving the combine until it engages.
3.
If the lock still does not engage, continue to Step
4.
Remove the flex linkage cover. For instructions, refer to
Removing Inboard Flex Linkage Covers, page 44
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Figure 3.186: Left Endsheet
5.
Remove hairpin (A) securing multi-tool to the holder
bracket on the left endsheet.
6.
Remove multi-tool (B) from its storage location, and
reinstall the hairpin on the multi-tool holder.
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Figure 3.187: Wing in Locked Position
7.
Use multi-tool (A) on plate (B) to move the wing up and
down until the lock engages.
8.
Return multi-tool (A) to its storage position, and reinstall
the linkage cover.
9.
Reinstall the flex linkage cover. For instructions, refer to
