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3.9.4
Checking and Adjusting Wing Balance
Wing balance is important for ground following. Operators should adjust the balance of each wing if the header is not
following the ground contours properly.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before making adjustments to the machine.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure correct wing balance readings, make sure the header float is set properly before proceeding. For instructions,
refer to
Checking and Adjusting Header Float, page 129
. The float module must be sitting level before performing any
adjustments.
NOTE:
The header wings are balanced when it takes an equal amount of force to move a wing up or down.
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Figure 3.192: Wing Imbalance
If a header wing has a tendency to be in a smile (A) or a
frown (B) position, and the header is missing crop or pushing
dirt, the wing balance may require adjusting.
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Figure 3.193: Fore-Aft Position
1.
Adjust the reel fore-aft position so that the indicator on left
indicator bracket (A) is at position 6.
2.
Lower the reel fully.
