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3.3.2
Attaching Header to M1240 Windrower
The windrower may have an optional self-aligning hydraulic center-link that allows vertical position control of the center-
link from the cab.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
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B
Figure 3.8: Hydraulic Center-Link
1.
Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment:
Remove
pin (A) and raise center-link (B) until hook is above the
attachment pin on header. Replace pin (A) to hold center-
link in place.
IMPORTANT:
If the center-link is too low, it may contact the header as
the windrower approaches the header for hookup.
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B
C
Figure 3.9: Header Support
2.
Remove hairpin (A) from clevis pin (B), and remove pin
from header support (C) on both sides of the header.
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A
C
Figure 3.10: Header Support
3.
Lift header support (A) and place 2 x 4 in. blocks (B) under
the header support. A total of four 2 x 4 in. blocks (B) will
be necessary to raise the boot up into field position. Ensure
the boot
’
s bottom edge (C) is parallel with the ground
NOTE:
Do
NOT
stack blocks (B) crosswise as doing so can make the
header unstable when attempting to connect the header
and windrower. Stack blocks (B) parallel with each other.
4.
Repeat Step
on opposite side.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
