MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Disconnect the center-link as follows:
Hydraulic Link
13. If using hydraulic link, disconnect the center-link
as follows:
a. Pull up on latch (A), and position latch into notch
(B) on top of hook.
b. Release safety props on the header lift cylinders
(
4.4.1 Header Safety Props, page 117
).
c. Lower header down onto the transport wheels.
d. Disengage top link from the header. If necessary,
use the HEADER TILT switch to release load on
the cylinder.
Figure 4.38: Hydraulic Link
Mechanical Link
14. If using a mechanical link, disconnect the center-link as
follows:
a. Loosen nut (A), and rotate barrel (B) to relieve load
on link.
b. Remove cotter pin (D) on pin (C), and remove
pin to disconnect from windrower. Reinstall pin
in header.
Figure 4.39: Mechanical Link
15. Back windrower away from header.
16. Remove tow-bar sections from storage locations on
header, assemble, and attach to header. Refer to
header operator’s manual.
Attach optional weight box to windrower as follows:
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering
header lift linkages without a header or weight box
attached to windrower, ensure that float engagement
pin is installed in storage location (B) and NOT
installed at hole location (A).
Figure 4.40: Lift Linkage
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