MacDon M155, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
12. Move fl oat pins from working hole location (A) to
disengage the fl oat and store pins at storage hole
location (B).
IMPORTANT:
To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering
header lift linkages without a header or weight box
attached to windrower, ensure that
fl oat engagement
pin is installed in storage hole location and
NOT
installed in working hole location.
Figure 4.49: Float Pins
13. Remove pins (A) securing lift linkages to weight box
and retain pins for attaching header to windrower.
Disengage lift cylinder safety props. Refer to
4.4.1
Header Safety Props, page 193
.
Figure 4.50: Weight Box
14. Start engine, lower weight box onto blocks, and
back away.
15. Attach header to windrower. Refer to
4.5 Attaching and
Detaching Headers, page 213
.
16. Convert header into fi eld position. Refer to header
operator’s manual for procedure.
17. Start engine and lower header to ground. Continue to
retract lift cylinders so that member (A) lifts off of link (B)
18. Remove temporary lift pins (C) from lift arms and install
pins into storage holes in weight box.
19. Before operating the machine, double check that
all pins are secure and that all safety equipment is
installed and fully functional.
20. Proceed with operation of header.
Figure 4.51: Lift Arms
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