MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 84)

HEADER - GENERAL
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
6.4.4 HEADER DRIVE
The headers are hydraulically driven, and
controlled from the windrower with no mechanical
drive shafts.
Two hydraulic piston pumps on the windrower
provide fluid power to the knife or discs, drapers or
auger, reel, lift and positioning systems, and
optional attachments.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared
the area.
a. Engage the header as follows:
1. Move throttle to adjust engine speed to idle.
2. Push center, and pull header drive switch to
engage header drive. A slight delay between
switch on and operating speed is normal.
3. Push switch to disengage header drive.
b. Reverse the header operation as follows:
IMPORTANT
To prevent improper operation and damage
to the reel on D Series draper headers
when the reverser kit is installed:
IMPORTANT
If switching between A40D auger header
and D50 or D60 draper header, the hose
plumbing to the reverser valve must be
changed to suit the header type. Refer to
Instruction Form #169213 that was supplied
with the reversing kit.
1. Disengage header.
IMPORTANT
Always move throttle lever back to idle
before engaging header drive. Do not
engage header with engine at full RPM.
2. Push down and hold header drive reverse
button, and pull up the header drive switch.
3. CDM will display HEADER REVERSE.
4. Release reverse button to stop header.
5. Push down the header drive switch to “off” so
that it can be restarted.
HEADER DRIVE
ENGAGE - Push Center and Pull Up
DISENGAGE - Push Down
HEADER REVERSE
ENGAGE - Push / Hold / Engage Header
DISENGAGE - Release Button