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Problem
Solution
Refer to
Header angle too steep
Reduce header angle.
Crop residue and dirt deposits on
cutterbar
Clean cutterbar.
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Mud on cutterbar
Remove mud from cutterbar. Do
NOT
allow mud to dry on cutterbar.
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Symptom: Machine pulling to one side
Header dragging on one end and
pulling to that side
Adjust header float on both ends.
Refer to windrower operator
’
s manual
Symptom: Breakage of conditioner roll timing belt
Belt not in proper groove in pulley
Move belt to proper groove.
Inspecting Conditioner Drive Belt, page
134
Foreign object between rolls
Disengage header and stop the engine.
When all moving parts are completely
stopped, remove foreign object.
4.9.1 Inspecting Conditioner, page 133
Belt pulleys and idlers misaligned
Align pulleys and idler.
See MacDon Dealer
Symptom: Conditioner roll does not rotate
Faulty drive belt
Check drive belt pulleys.
Inspecting Conditioner Drive Belt, page
134
Symptom: Disc does not turn when engaging header
Hoses not connected
Connect hoses.
3.4 Attaching Header to M1240
Windrower, page 24
Poor electrical connection at pump
solenoid
Check connection at windrower.
Refer to windrower operator
’
s manual
Symptom: Header slows when going uphill
Hydraulic oil level in windrower is low
Add oil to windrower reservoir.
Refer to windrower operator
’
s manual
Symptom: Header runs while unloaded, but slows or stops when starting to cut
Defective hydraulic motor
Repair/replace hydraulic motor.
See MacDon Dealer
Defective hydraulic pump in
windrower
Repair/replace pump.
See MacDon Dealer
Defective relief valve in windrower
Repair/replace relief valve.
See MacDon Dealer
Cold oil in hydraulic drive system
Reduce ground speed until oil reaches
operating temperature.
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