MacDon M105, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Checking Float
Figure 4.62: Cab Display Module (CDM) Float Adjustment
A - CDM Display B - Header Tilt Down C - Header Tilt Up D - Header Up E - Header Down
Check header fl oat as follows:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
1. Start the engine.
2. If hydraulic center-link is installed, use HEADER TILT switches (B, C) to set center-link to mid-range position
(5.0 on CDM [A]).
3. Using HEADER DOWN switch (E), lower header fully with lift cylinders fully retracted.
4. Shut down the engine and remove the key.
5. Grasp the divider rod at the end of the header and lift. The force to lift should be as noted in the following table
and should be approximately the same at both ends.
Header Force Required to Lift Header at the Ends with Lift Cylinder Fully Retracted
Auger 75–85 lbf (335–380 N)
Draper 75–85 lbf (335–380 N) with stabilizer/transport wheels raised (if equipped).
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