MacDon M205 Operators Manual User Manual

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OPERATION

5. Activate HEADER TILT cylinder switches on ground

speed lever (GSL) to extend or retract center-link
cylinder so that the hook lines up with the header
attachment pin.

6. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

Figure 4.194: GSL

7. Push down on rod end of link cylinder (B), 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.

8. Check that center-link (A) is locked onto header by

pulling upward on rod end (B) of cylinder.

Figure 4.195: Hydraulic Center-Link

9. Start engine and press HEADER UP switch (A) to raise

header to maximum height.

NOTE:
If one end of the header does NOT raise fully,
the lift cylinders require rephasing. If rephasing
is needed, proceed as follows:

a. Press and hold the HEADER UP switch until

both cylinders stop moving.

b. Continue to hold the switch for 3–4 seconds.

Cylinders are now phased.

Figure 4.196: GSL

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