UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
Form # 169080
Issue – April 2007
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STEP 11. INSTALL CENTER LINK
a. Lift front corner of header using a lift jack until
the shipping brace (A) is loose.
b. Remove clevis pins (B) and (C) securing brace
to header and carrier frame and remove brace
(A). Retain pins for re-installation.
c. Lower header to ground.
d. Raise front of hitch with jack to allow
installation of the adjustable mechanical center
link or optional hydraulic link.
A. MECHANICAL LINK
a. Attach mechanical link (D) to carrier frame with
clevis pin (C). Secure with cotter pin.
b. Loosen nut (E).
c. Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve (F) so that link
can be connected to header. Insert clevis pin
(B) when holes are aligned and secure with
cotter pin.
d. Snug up nut (E) but do not over tighten. A
slight tap with a small hammer is sufficient.
B. HYDRAULIC LINK
a. Refer to instructions provided with hydraulic
link kit for installation procedures.
C
D
E
B
F
E
A
B
C
