MacDon M205 2010, Operator'S Manual

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HEADER – GENERAL
Form 169469/169470/169471
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Revision C
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
6. Grasp the divider rod and lift. The force to
lift should be as noted in the following table,
and should be approximately the same at
both ends.
HEADER FORCE TO LIFT CUTTERBAR AT
ENDS WITH LIFT CYL FULLY
RETRACTED
Auger 75-85 lbf (335-380 N)
Rotary 95-105 lbf (426-471 N)
Draper 75-85 lbf (335-380 N) With
Stabilizer/Transport Wheels
Raised (if equipped).
b. If necessary, coarse adjust the float with the
drawbolts as follows:
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
1. Start engine.
2. Using HEADER UP switch on GSL, Raise
the header fully, shut down the engine, and
remove the key.
3. Turn drawbolt (D) clockwise to increase float
(makes header lighter) or counterclockwise
to decrease float (makes header heavier).
4. Recheck the float as described on previous
page.
D
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