MacDon M1240, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
1. Press and hold the HEADER DRIVE REVERSE
button (A).
2. Press and hold the HEADER ENGAGE switch (B) and
pull up on collar (C).
3. Release the HEADER DRIVE REVERSE button (A) to
stop the header.
4. Push down to reset the HEADER ENGAGE switch (B)
to OFF. The header can now be restarted. Refer to
Engaging and Disengaging the Header, page 185 .
Figure 4.164: Header Drive Controls
4.5.4 Adjusting Header Angle
Header angle is the angle between the ground and the drapers/cutterbar. It is adjustable to accommodate crop
conditions and soil types.
Refer to the appropriate header operator’s manual for the range of adjustment and recommended settings for your
particular header.
The header angle can be hydraulically adjusted from the cab without shutting down the windrower. A readout on the
Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) display indicates the header height (A) and header angle (B).
IMPORTANT:
• Changing header angle affects header fl oat because it has the effect of making the header lighter or heavier.
Adjust fl oat as required. Refer to Setting the Float, page 182 .
• To prevent excessive guard breakage when conditions are suited to lighter fl oat (e.g., rocky), do NOT use the
ground speed lever (GSL) tilt control (C, D) while in motion. Instead, use the header height (E, F) control.
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