Header operation – d series – MacDon M100 SP Operators Manual User Manual
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HEADER OPERATION – D SERIES
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Rev. C
c. 99Start the engine and activate header down
button on the GSL to fully retract header lift
cylinders.
d. Slowly
drive
windrower
forward so that boots (D)
enter header legs (G). Continue to drive slowly
forward until lift linkages contact support plates
in the header legs, and header nudges forward.
e. Check that linkages are properly engaged in
header legs, contacting support plates.
Connect center link as follows:
MECHANICAL LINK – M150
1. Loosen nut (H) and rotate barrel (J) to adjust
length so that link lines up with header
bracket.
2. Install pin (K) and secure with cotter pin.
3. Adjust link to required length for proper
header angle by rotating barrel (J). Tighten
nut (H) against barrel. A slight tap with a
hammer is sufficient.
4. Proceed to step g.
HYDRAULIC LINK - OPTION
1. Re-locate the pin at the frame linkage as
required to position the hook over the
header pin.
2. Activate header tilt cylinder switches on GSL
to extend or retract center link cylinder so
that the hook lines up with the header
attachment pin.
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K
J
H
D
G
HEADER UP
HEADER TILT UP
HEADER DOWN
HEADER
TILT DOWN
HEADER UP
HEADER TILT UP
HEADER DOWN
HEADER
TILT DOWN