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Chapter 5:
Attaching a Header to the Windrower
This chapter specifies which headers are compatible with the windrower and provides instructions for attaching the header.
5.1
A40DX Auger Header
The A40DX auger header has increased windrowing capacity, reliability, conditioning and windrow formation in just about
all hay and forage crops.
5.1.1
Attaching A40DX Auger Header
The windrower may have an optional self-aligning hydraulic center-link, which allows control over the vertical position of
the center-link from the cab. If the windrower is so equipped, the procedure for attaching an A40DX header will be slightly
different.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
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Figure 5.1: Header Support
1.
Remove hairpin (A) from pin (B), and remove the pin from
header supports (C) on both sides of the header.
WARNING
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
2.
Start the engine.
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Figure 5.2: Header Float Springs
3.
If you are lowering the header lift legs WITH a header or
weight box attached
, proceed to Step
If you are lowering the header lift legs WITHOUT a header
or weight box attached to the windrower
, fully release the
tension in header float springs (A):
•
If prompted by the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT)
to remove the float, then remove the float and proceed
to Step
.
•
If not prompted by the HPT to remove the float, then
proceed to Step
to remove the float
manually.
IMPORTANT:
When lowering the header lift legs without a header or
weight box attached to the windrower, ensure that the
tension on the float springs is fully released to prevent
damage to the header lift linkages.
