HEADER OPERATION - A SERIES
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
100
Revision A
d. Connect center-link as follows:
MECHANICAL LINK
1. Loosen nut (F), and rotate barrel (G), to
adjust length so that other end lines up with
header bracket.
2. Install pin (H), and secure with cotter pins.
3. Adjust link to required length for proper
header angle by rotating barrel (G). Tighten
nut (F) against barrel. A slight tap with a
hammer is sufficient.
4. Proceed to step e.
HYDRAULIC LINK
1. Re-locate the pin at the frame linkage as
required to position the hook over the
header pin.
2. Activate HEADER TILT cylinder switches on
GSL to extend or retract center-link cylinder
so that the hook lines up with the header
attachment
pin.
3. Push down on rod end of link cylinder until
hook engages pin on header, and is locked.
IMPORTANT
Hook release must be down to enable
self-locking mechanism. If the release is
open (“up”), manually push it down after
hook engages header pin.
4. Check that center-link is locked onto header
by pulling upward on rod end of cylinder.
e. Raise the header fully with THE HEADER UP
switch on the GSL. Stop engine and remove
key.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised
header, always engage header lift cylinder
stops when working on or around raised
header, and before going under the header
for any reason.
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G
F
H
HEADER DOWN
HEADER UP
HEADER TILT UP
HEADER
TILT DOWN