MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form 169017
187
Issue – June 2008
7.13.5.3 Header Drop Rate
The header should lower gradually when the
lower header switch is pressed. From full height
to ground should take approximately 3.5
seconds.
Adjust as follows:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Lower header to ground, stop engine, and
remove key.
b. Move left cab-forward side platform rearward.
c. Loosen jam-nut (A) on needle valve and turn
screw (B) clockwise to decrease the drop rate
and counter-clockwise to increase the drop rate.
d. Tighten jam-nut (A).
e. Close platform and engine compartment hood.
f. Check drop rate and re-adjust as required.
B
A