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Revision A
3.5
Repositioning Casters and Installing Anti-Shimmy Dampeners
A narrow caster tread width is better suited for smaller headers because it allows more space for the uncut crop and
provides more maneuverability around poles, irrigation inlets, and other obstacles. A wider caster tread width reduces
runover in heavy crops that produce large windrows. Anti-shimmy dampeners prevent the caster wheels from moving
rapidly.
Figure 3.21: Windrower Supported
1.
Lift the windrower with a forklift to take most of the weight
off of the casters.
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Figure 3.22: Walking Beam Hardware
2.
Remove four bolts and washers (A), shock support
brackets (B), and slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign support
bracket (C) from the walking beam. Retain the hardware
and support brackets (B) and (C) for installation.
NOTE:
SMV support bracket (C) is preinstalled on shock support
brackets (B) at the left cab-forward walking beam.
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Figure 3.23: Walking Beam Secured
3.
Remove banding and blocking (A) securing the walking
beam to the frame.
NOTE:
The banding and blocking may have already been removed.
