a. Park combine on a level surface, and ensure the combine feeder house
is level. Use bubble level on
fl
oat module.
b. Adjust header so cu erbar is 250 mm (10 in.) (A) o
ff
the ground.
c. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to D on indicator (B).
d. Set the reel fore-a to 6 on reel arm fore-a indicator (C).
e. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove key
from the combine igni on.
f.
Remove linkage cover (A).
g. Place both le and right wing lock spring handle (B) in the locked
(upper) posi on. You should hear the lock engaged. If not, move the
wings up and down, so that the lock engages.
h. Place both le and right header
fl
oat locks in unlocked (lowered)
posi on (A).
i.
Set stabilizer/transport wheels or contour wheels (if equipped) to
upper most posi on.
Step 1: Preadjustments
NOTE:
Read your operator’s manual and complete all the setup tasks before se ng the header
fl
oat.
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Le
Ō
Side Shown
Figure 1: Header – Side View
Ensure your machine operates at top e
ffi
ciency by using clean
fl
uids and lubricants only.
•
Use clean containers to handle all
fl
uids and lubricants.
•
Store
fl
uids and lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Break-In Inspec
Ɵ
ons
To help avoid major component service or replacement, perform break-in inspec ons on your machine for the
fi
rst 50 hours of
opera on. Refer to your operator’s manual for complete break-in inspec on and adjustment procedures.
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Posi
Ɵ
on – Le
Ō
Side Shown
Follow these
fi
ve steps in order to set the header
fl
oat and wing balance:
Inspec
Ɵ
on Instance
Item
First 5 Minutes
Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir (check a er
fi
rst run-up and a er the hydraulic hoses have
fi
lled with oil).
5 Hours
Check for loose hardware and ghten to required torque.
10 Hours
Check auger drive chain tension.
Check knife drive box moun ng bolts.
50 Hours
Change
fl
oat module gearbox oil.
Change
fl
oat module hydraulic oil
fi
lter.
Change knife drive box lubricant.
Check gearbox chain tension.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the operator’s manual for a comprehensive maintenance schedule and record. Log hours of opera on, use the maintenance
record, and keep copies of your maintenance records.
Following the maintenance schedule will increase your machine’s life.
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Lubricant
Speci
fi
ca
Ɵ
on
Descrip
Ɵ
on
Use
Capaci
Ɵ
es
Grease
SAE mul -purpose
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
grease with 1% max
Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
As required unless
otherwise speci
fi
ed
—
High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance
grease with 10% max
Molybdenum Disulphide
(NLGI Grade 2) lithium base
Driveline slip-joints
—
Gear Lubricant
SAE 85W-140
API service class GL-5
Knife drive box
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
Comple on gearbox
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
Hydraulic Oil
Single grade trans-hydraulic oil
Recommended viscosity:
•
60.1 cST @ 40°C
•
9.5 cST @ 100°C
Recommended brands:
•
Petro-Canada Duratran
•
John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
•
Case Hy-Tran Ultrac on
•
AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL
Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
Header drive systems
reservoir
95 liters
(25.1 US gallons)
Main drive gearbox
1.5 liters (1.3 quarts)
FD2 Series FlexDraper® Header / FM200 Float Module
Subject to change without no
Ɵ
ce
FD2 Series FlexDraper® / FM200 Quick Card – MD #215504 Revision A
Supplement to FD2 Series Combine Header Operator’s Manual
