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5.8.2 Installing Header Spring Float Assembly
NOTE:
Spring tension is factory-set to the second hole from the bottom on the anchor.
Figure 5.163: Left Side Anchors Shown
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Right
Side Opposite
1. Position rod end (D) of spring float assembly (A) onto
anchor (B), and position opposite end of assembly onto
front anchor (C).
IMPORTANT:
The word ROD is stamped onto the casting to indicate
which side of the spring float assembly (A) contains the
rod end (D) of the shock. Ensure the rod end (D) of the
shock is installed onto anchor (B) as shown.
Figure 5.164: Left Side Spring Float Assembly
Shown
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Right Side Opposite
2. Insert clevis pin (A) from the inboard side through
spring float assembly (B), three flat washers (C), and
front anchor (D) as shown. Secure with cotter pin (E).
Figure 5.165: Left Side Anchor Shown
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Right
Side Opposite
3. Align spring float assembly (A) with float anchor
hole (B). Refer to
3.12.4 Adjusting Header Float, page
82 to change the header float setting.
IMPORTANT:
The left and right spring float assemblies must be set to
the same anchor hole position or draper deck damage
could result.
NOTE:
If the spring float assembly (A) hole does not align with
anchor hole (B), raise or lower header as necessary.
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