Adjusting float using drawbolts, Caution – MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual

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OPERATION

Header

Force to Lift Cutterbar at Ends with Lift Cylinder Fully Retracted

Auger

75–85 lbf (335–380 N)

Rotary

95–105 lbf (426–471 N)

Draper

75–85 lbf (335–380 N) with stabilizer/transport wheels raised (if equipped).

Adjusting Float Using Drawbolts

Coarse float adjustment is done using the drawbolts located on either side of the windrower.

If necessary, coarse adjust the float with the drawbolts as follows:

CAUTION

Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

1. Start engine.

2. Using HEADER UP (A) switch on ground speed

lever (GSL), raise the header fully, shut down engine,
and remove key.

Figure 4.71: GSL

3. Turn drawbolt (A) clockwise to increase float (makes

header lighter) or counterclockwise to decrease float
(makes header heavier).

4. Recheck the header float as described in

Checking

Float, page 139

.

Figure 4.72: Header Float Adjustment

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