MacDon M1170, Operator'S Manual

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4.6 Operating with a Header
This section describes the operating instructions for the following header types when attached to a MacDon M1170
Windrower: A40DX Auger Header, D1XL Series Draper Header, D1X Series Draper Header, or R1 Series Rotary Disc Header. A
variety of header options and attachments are available for use on headers powered by an M1170 windrower. Refer to the
header operator
’
s manual for a list of available options and attachments.
4.6.1 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props
Safety props are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower. Follow these steps to engage or disengage the
header safety props:
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 4.162: Ground Speed Lever
1. Start the engine. Press the HEADER UP (A) switch to raise
header to maximum height.
NOTE:
If one end of the header does NOT fully raise, rephase the
lift cylinders as follows:
a. Press and hold the HEADER UP switch (A) until both
cylinders stop moving.
b. Continue to hold the switch for 3
–
4 seconds. Cylinders
are now phased.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
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Figure 4.163: Safety Prop
3. Engage safety props on both lift cylinders as follows:
a. Pull lever (A), rotate toward header to release, and
lower the safety prop onto the cylinder.
b. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the safety props engage over cylinder piston rods. If
safety prop does not engage properly, raise the header until
the safety prop fits over the rod.
OPERATION