MacDon A40D - Checking and Adjusting Float - M1 and M2 Series Windrowers; Checking Float - M1 Series Windrowers

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Figure 3.141: Header Engage Switch
4. Disengage the header by pushing down on HEADER
ENGAGE switch (A).
5. Adjust the float setting for the selected deck position. For
instructions, refer to Setting Float – M2 Series Windrowers,
page 91.
6. Repeat the previous steps for the other deck positions.
3.8.10 Checking and Adjusting Float – M1 and M2 Series Windrowers
Header float on M1 and M2 Series Windrowers are completely adjustable from the cab through Harvest Performance
Tracker (HPT) or HarvestTouch
™
Display.
The windrower float springs are NOT used to level the header.
Checking Float – M1 Series Windrowers
You can check the header float setting by measuring the force required to lift the header.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
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Figure 3.142: Ground Speed Lever (GSL)
1. Start the engine.
2. Use HEADER TILT switches (A) on the ground speed
lever (GSL) to set the center-link to the mid-range position.
3. Using HEADER DOWN switch (B), lower the header fully.
The header lift cylinders will fully retract.
4. Ensure the header is level with the ground with zero tilt.
5. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
6. Grasp one end of the header and lift it up. The lifting force should be 335–380 N (75–85 lbf) and should be the same at
both ends.
OPERATION