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3.9.2
Cutting on Ground
Cutting height will vary depending on crop type, crop conditions, cutting conditions, etc.
Cutting on the ground is performed with the header fully lowered and the cutterbar on the ground. The orientation of the
knife and knife guards relative to the ground (header angle) is controlled by the skid shoes and the center-link
—
it is
NOT
controlled by the header lift cylinders. The skid shoes and center-link allow you to adjust to field conditions and maximize
the amount of material cut while reducing damage to the knife caused by stones and debris.
The header float system compensates for variations in ground contour to prevent the cutterbar from pushing into the
ground or leaving uncut crop.
Refer to the following for additional information:
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Adjusting Inner Skid Shoes, page 118
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Adjusting Outer Skid Shoes, page 119
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Adjusting Inner Skid Shoes
The skid shoes and center-link allow you to adjust to field conditions and maximize the amount of material cut while
reducing damage to the knife caused by stones and debris.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
Running skid shoes in the down position can result in accelerated wear of the skid shoe wear plates.
1.
Raise the header fully.
2.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
3.
Engage the header safety props. For instructions, refer to the combine operator
’
s manual.
4.
Raise the stabilizer wheels or transport wheels fully (if installed). For instructions, refer to the following:
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Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels, page 116
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