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HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT
4.4.2 Detaching Header from a Challenger, Gleaner, or
Massey Ferguson Combine
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going under header for any reason.
1. Choose a level area and position the header slightly
above the ground.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
IMPORTANT:
If slow speed transport wheels are installed,
the header may be detached in either transport
or
fi eld mode. If detaching with the wheels in
fi eld mode, set the wheels to the storage or
uppermost working position, otherwise, the
header may tilt forward making reattachment
dif
fi cult. Refer to
3.7.1 Cutting Height, page 49
.
IMPORTANT:
If stabilizer wheels are installed, set the wheels
to the storage or uppermost working position,
otherwise, the header may tilt forward making
reattachment dif
fi cult. Refer to
3.7.1 Cutting
Height, page 49
.
3. Engage both fl oat locks by pushing each fl oat lock
handle (A) down, away, and out of the hook (LOCK).
Figure 4.75: Float Locked
4. Disconnect the driveline from the combine output
shaft (A).
Figure 4.76: Disconnect Driveline
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