MacDon M205, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 4.121: Header Leg and Boot
4. Drive the windrower slowly forward until the boots (A)
enter the header legs (B). Continue driving slowly
forward until lift linkages contact the support plates in
the header legs and the header nudges forward.
5. Ensure the lift linkages are properly engaged in the
header legs and are contacting the support plates.
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Figure 4.122: Ground Speed Lever
6. Use the following GSL functions to position the
center-link hook above the header attachment pin:
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HEADER TILT UP (A) to retract the center-link
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HEADER TILT DOWN (B) to extend the center-link
7. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
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Figure 4.123: Hydraulic Center-Link
8. Push down on rod end of link cylinder (B) until hook
engages and locks onto header pin.
IMPORTANT:
The hook release must be down to enable the self-
locking mechanism. If the release is open (up),
manually push it down after hook engages header pin.
9. Check that center-link (A) is locked onto the header by
pulling upward on rod end (B) of cylinder.
OPERATION