SECTION 00 - GENERAL INFORMATION - CHAPTER 2
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CUTTER BAR FLOTATION
WARNING
Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor engine
and remove the key. Wait for all movement to
stop before leaving operator’s position. Never
adjust, lubricate, clean or unplug machine with
the engine running. Failure to comply could
result in death or serious injury.
The cutter bar flotation is controlled by flotation
springs, 1, at each end of the header.
Adjust the cutter bar flotation for about 45 -- 55 kg
(100 -- 120 lb) at each end of the header, if operating
in rocky fields at lower 5 -- 8 KPH (3 -- 5 MPH) ground
speeds.
NOTE: Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb) flotation force,
or header damage may result.
Turn adjusting bolts, 2, as required. Check flotation
with the header swung fully to the right, lowered to the
ground, and tilted as desired.
NOTE: The cutter bar flotation should be checked
and adjusted when using tractors with different
drawbar heights, or when installing or removing the
high stubble kit.
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Raise the cutter bar center shield and lift on the left
and right end supports, 1 and 2. Operating with
heavier than necessary weight results in side draft
and excessive wear to cutter bar components. If the
header is too light, long stubble results when the
header does not quickly return to ground level after
crossing a bump.
NOTE: Check flotation frequently, because crop and
dirt buildup can cause the flotation weights to
change.
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