MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 218)

OPERATION
4.5 Attaching and Detaching Headers
4.5.1 Attaching a D-Series Header
Refer to the procedure that is appropriate for the center-link installed on the windrower:
• Attaching a D-Series Header: Hydraulic Center-Link with Optional Self-Alignment, page 202
• Attaching a D-Series Header: Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment, page 207
Attaching a D-Series Header: Hydraulic Center-Link with Optional Self-Alignment
NOTE:
This topic assumes that draper header boots have already been attached to the windrower lift linkage. If that is
not the case, refer to
4.6.1 Attaching Header Boots, page 248 .
To attach a D-Series header to a windrower equipped with a hydraulic center-link and optional self-alignment, follow
these steps:
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.
1. Remove the hairpin (A) from pins (B) and remove the
pins from the header legs.
Figure 4.97: Header Leg
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
2. Start engine and activate HEADER DOWN button (A)
on the ground speed lever (GSL) to fully retract header
lift cylinders.
Figure 4.98: GSL
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