MacDon FD75, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 3.48: Wing Lock
1. Move spring handle (A) in the lower slot to unlock the wing.
The unlocking should be audible.
2. If the lock link does not disengage, move the wing by
raising and lowering the header, changing the header angle,
or driving the combine until it disengages.
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Figure 3.49: Torque Wrench
NOTE:
The following steps are only required if the above has not
worked.
3. Remove the linkage cover. Refer to Removing Linkage
Covers, page 38 .
4. Retrieve the supplied torque wrench (A) that is stored on
the adapter frameon the right side.
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Figure 3.50: Torque Wrench on Wing Nut
5. Place the torque wrench (A) on bolt (B) and use it to move
the wing until the lock disengages.
6. Replace torque wrench (A) and reinstall the linkage cover.
7. The wings should now freely move up and down with equal
hand force and the cutterbar should be straight. Otherwise,
the wings are not balanced.
8. If necessary, balance the wing. Refer to 3.7.3 Checking and
Adjusting Header Wing Balance, page 68 .
Operating in Rigid Mode
The three header sections will be locked and operate as a rigid cutterbar.
Lock the wings as follows:
OPERATION