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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.
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FORCE TO LIFT CUTTERBAR AT
ENDS WITH LIFT CYLINDER
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. Re-check the float as described on previous
page.
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