MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 230)

HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT
5.5.2 Detaching Header from New Holland Combine
To detach the header from a New Holland combine, follow
these steps:
1. Choose a level area. Position header slightly off the
ground. Stop engine, and remove key.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going
under header for any reason. Refer to the combine
operator’s manual for instructions regarding the
proper use and storage of header safety props.
Figure 5.65: Detaching Header
CAUTION
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.
2. Engage the adapter float locks by lifting lever (A) at
each lock until it latches into the lock position.
IMPORTANT:
If slow speed transport wheels are installed,
header may be detached in either Transport or
Field mode. If detaching with wheel in Field mode,
set wheels to storage or uppermost working
position; otherwise, header may tilt forward so
that reattachment will be difficult. Refer to
4.7.1
Cutting Height, page 51 .
IMPORTANT:
If stabilizer wheels are installed, set wheels to
storage or uppermost working position. Otherwise
header may tilt forward so that reattachment will
be difficult. Refer to
4.7.1 Cutting Height, page
51 .
Figure 5.66: Float Locked
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