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Loading the Header
Before attempting to load the header wagon, ensure the wagon is either attached to the tow vehicle or the wheels have
been secured with wheel chocks to prevent unwanted movement and potential injury during the loading process.
Once the initial setup (page 26) is complete no further
adjustment is necessary.
• Load the header on the wagon:
• Move the harvester forward and align the header
pads to the heel positions on the header.
• Begin to lower the header, the header beam
should make contact with the top rail,
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As the header beam makes contact with the top
rail, the lower portion of the feeder house will
begin to separate from the header.
• Continue to lower the header until the header heel
is fully seated in the header pads, and the feeder
house clears the header.
• Carefully back the harvester away from the
header wagon.
• Locate a place on the header to hook the ratchet strap
that is rigid enough so it won’t bend or break when the
strap is tightened, or during transport.
• Position the movable bracket directly below this point.
• Hook the straps to the header and ratchet the straps
tight.
• If you are going any distance or over rough terrain,
periodically check the ratchet straps for tightness.
•
Check that the ratchet handle is in the lock position
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WARNING
Drop Hazard
Be aware that an unsecured load may fall
from the wagon. Proceed with caution until
the load has been secured and ratchet
handles are in locked position.
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Secure the load
Wheel Chocks
Header main beam in
contact with top rail
Heel should drop 4 - 6
inches after the header
main beam has made
contact
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IMPORTANT
Operational Hazard
Check to make sure there is adequate swing clearance
for the tongue (from side to side/up and down) to prevent
damage to the wagon or combine head when making a
tight turn or moving over uneven ground.
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