MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 91)

HEADER OPERATION - D SERIES
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
89
Revision C
c. Start the engine, and activate header down button
on the GSL to fully retract header lift cylinders.
d. Slowly drive windrower forward so that boots (B)
enter header legs (E). 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.
f. Connect center-link as follows:
MECHANICAL LINK - M150
1. Loosen nut (G), and rotate barrel (H) to adjust
length so that link lines up with header
bracket.
2. Install pin (J), and secure with cotter pin.
3. Adjust link to required length for proper
header angle by rotating barrel (H). Tighten
nut (G) against barrel. A slight tap with a
hammer is sufficient.
4. Proceed to step g.
HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF-ALIGNMENT
KIT - M200 STD, M150 OPTION
1. Relocate 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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J
H
G
HEADER UP
HEADER TILT UP
HEADER DOWN
HEADER
TILT DOWN
HEADER UP
HEADER TILT UP
HEADER DOWN
HEADER
TILT DOWN
B
E