MacDon PW8 Pick-Up Header - Manual (Page 74)

OPERATION
Hold-Down Rod Angle
The angle between the fiberglass rods and the hold-down support arms is adjustable, and should be set to optimize
crop flow into the combine. The factory setting should be satisfactory for most crop conditions, but if desired, the
rods can be adjusted.
1. Loosen the two hex head M12 nuts (A) on both ends
of the hold-down cross member (B) to allow the cross
member to rotate.
2. Rotate the crossbar to the desired position with the
handle (D).
3. Tighten nuts (A).
Figure 3.82: Hold-Down Rod Angle
3.12.5 Crop Deflectors
Crop deflectors can be installed where there is a tendency for stems to collect under the hold-down support arm
pivot. They are bolted to the frame inside the left endsheet for shipment from the factory and should have been
removed at the dealer during set up, and installed or retained by the operator. Under no circumstances should the
header be run until the crop deflectors are removed from inside the header drive compartment.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the header drive, do not operate the header with the crop deflectors in the as shipped
location inside the header drive compartment.
Installing Crop Deflectors
DANGER
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.
1. Retrieve crop deflectors from combine cab or
previously stored location.
2. Lower hold-down.
3. Lower header to the ground, shut down combine and
remove key from ignition.
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