MacDon 5000 - Cutterbar Angle

OPERATION
CUITe!BAR ANGLE
CuHerbar angle can be varied from 6 · to 11 .5 · below horizontal. Choose an angle that maximizes
performance for your crop and field conditions. A flatter guard angle provides better clearance in stony
conditions whOe a steeper guard angle is required In down crops for better lifti ng action.
To adjust cutterbaf aMe:
a Loosen nut (A) .
b. To decrease (flatten) cutterbar angle, tum nut (8)
dock'wise.
c. To increase (s teepen) cutterbar angle, tum nut (8) coumer-clockwise.
d. Tighten nut (A) to 160 ft.lbs. (210 N.m)
After
adjusting cuttelba' angle:
a. Check cutting height and adjust if required.
See ·Cutting Height-in thls section.
b. Check header float and adjust if requi red . See "Header Flotation- in this sect ion.
CUTIERBAR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
30