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A
B
Figure 3.150: Pin Location
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Left Outer Wheel
14. Remove pin (A).
15. Reposition adjuster plate (B) in the slot to align with a
different hole. There is approximately 24 mm (1/2 in.)
difference between each of the holes.
•
If the measurement is less than the measurement at the
center of the header, move the adjuster plate
TOWARD
the cutterbar.
•
If the measurement is more than the measurement at
the center of the header, move the adjuster plate
AWAY
from the cutterbar.
16. On the opposite end on the header, repeat Step
and Step
17. Disengage the header safety props. Refer to the combine operator
’
s manual for instructions.
18. Lower the header until the auto header height indicator is at number 2.
19. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
20. Measure the guard to ground distance again. Verify that the three measurements are the same. If more adjustment is
required, repeat Step
.
3.9.2
Cutting on Ground
Cutting height will vary depending on crop type, crop conditions, cutting conditions, etc.
Cutting on the ground is performed with the flexible cutterbar unlocked, header fully lowered, and the cutterbar on the
ground. The orientation of the knife and knife guards relative to the ground (header angle) is controlled by the skid shoes
and the center-link
—
it is
NOT
controlled by the header lift cylinders. The skid shoes, center-link, and flex lockout allow you
to adjust to field conditions and maximize the amount of material cut while reducing damage to the knife caused by stones
and debris.
The flexible cutterbar and header float system floats the header over the surface to compensate for ridges, trenches, and
other variations in ground contour to prevent the cutterbar from pushing into the ground or leaving uncut crop.
Refer to the following for additional information:
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Adjusting Inner Skid Shoes, page 126
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Adjusting Outer Skid Shoes, page 127
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Adjusting Inner Skid Shoes
The skid shoes and center-link allow you to adjust to field conditions and maximize the amount of material cut while
reducing damage to the knife caused by stones and debris.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop the engine,
remove the key, and engage the safety props before going under the header for any reason.
IMPORTANT:
Running skid shoes in the down position can result in accelerated wear of the skid shoe wear plates.