MacDon 973 - HEADER CONTROLS; HEADER LIFT CYLINDER STOPS; REEL PROPS

Form # 147083 Issue 01/07
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OPERATION
HEADER CONTROLS
CAUTION: Be sure all bystanders are
clear of machine before starting
engine or engaging any header
drives.
See your Combine Operator's Manual for
identification of in-cab controls for:
• Header Drive Clutch
• Header Height
• Ground Speed
• Reel Speed
• Reel Height
• Reel Fore Aft / Header Tilt
HEADER LIFT CYLINDER STOPS
DANGER: To avoid bodily injury or
death from fall of raised header,
always engage cylinder stops before
going under header for any reason.
See your Combine Operator's
Manual for instruction regarding the
use and storage of header lift
cylinder stops.
REEL PROPS
WARNING: To avoid bodily injury
from fall of raised reel, always
engage reel props before going
under raised reel for any reason.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to reel support
arms, do not transport header with reel props
engaged.
Reel props are located at each reel support arm.
To engage reel props:
1. Raise reel to maximum height.
2. Move props (A) to engaged position.
3. Lower reel until props contact end frames.
NOTE: Keep pivot bolt (B) properly tightened so
prop remains in stored position when not in use,
yet can be engaged with hand force.
REEL PROP - ENGAGED
B
A