MacDon PW8, Operator'S Manual

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5.8 Header Spring Float Assembly
5.8.1 Removing Header Spring Float Assembly
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1. Attach the header to the combine feeder house and ensure it is latched securely. It is not necessary to hook up
the driveline or hydraulics. Refer to the relevant combine attaching procedure:
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Attaching to Case IH Combine, page 42
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Attaching to John Deere 60, 70, S, and T Series Combine, page 49
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Attaching to New Holland CR/CX Series Combine, page 56
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Attaching to Versatile Combine, page 61
2. Lower combine feeder house so the front draper deck is rotated upwards to full floated-up position. Header
frame will be close to the ground and coil spring will be fully collapsed.
NOTE:
Spring tension is factory-set to the second hole from the bottom on the float anchor.
3. Shut down the combine and remove the key from the ignition.
Figure 5.160: Left Endshield
4. Open the left endshield (A). Refer to 3.3.1 Opening Left
Endshield, page 29 .
NOTE:
The right side spring float assembly can be removed or
adjusted without removing the right endshield. For
improved accessibility, however, remove four M12
carriage bolts and hex flange nuts from the endshield
support (not shown), and remove the right endshield.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING