HEADER – GENERAL
Form 169017
79
Issue – June 2008
6.4.4 Header
Drive
The headers are hydraulically driven and
controlled from the tractor with no mechanical
drive shafts. Two hydraulic piston pumps on the
tractor provide fluid power to the knife or discs,
drapers or auger, reel, lift and positioning
systems and optional attachments.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
a. Engage the header as follows:
1. Move throttle to adjust engine speed to idle.
2. Pull header drive switch to engage header
drive. A slight delay between switch on and
operating speed is normal.
3. Push switch to disengage header drive.
b. Reverse the header operation as follows:
1. Disengage
header.
IMPORTANT
Always move throttle lever back to idle
before engaging header drive. Do not
engage header with engine at full RPM.
2. Push down and hold header drive reverse
button and pull up the header drive switch.
3. CDM will display HEADER REVERSE.
4. Release reverse button to stop header.
5. Push down the header drive switch to off so
that it can be restarted.
HEADER DRIVE
ENGAGE
– Pull Up
DISENGAGE
– Push Down
HEADER REVERSE
ENGAGE
– Push/Hold/Engage Header
DISENGAGE
– Release Button