MacDon M1170, Operator'S Manual

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Detaching an A40DX Auger Header
WARNING
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.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, always engage safety props when working on or around raised header,
and before going under header for any reason.
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Figure 4.84: GSL
1. Start engine and press HEADER UP button (A) on ground
speed lever (GSL) to raise header to maximum height.
2. If one end of the header does NOT raise fully, rephase the
cylinders as follows:
a. Press and hold the HEADER UP (A) switch until both
cylinders stop moving.
b. Continue to hold the switch for 3
–
4 seconds. Cylinders
are now phased.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key.
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Figure 4.85: Cylinder Safety Prop
4. Engage safety prop on the windrower
’
s lift cylinder as
follows:
a. Pull lever (A) and rotate toward header to release, and
lower safety prop onto cylinder.
b. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the safety props engage over the cylinder piston
rods. If a safety prop does not engage properly, raise the
header until the prop fits over the rod.
OPERATION