MacDon D1X Series - Chapter 4: Header Attachment;Detachment; Attaching Header to M1 Series Windrowers

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Chapter 4: Header Attachment/Detachment
This chapter includes instructions for setting up, attaching, and detaching the header.
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Figure 4.1: Shield Mount Plates on Forming Shield
IMPORTANT:
When attaching a D1X Series Draper Header to an M1 Series
Windrower that has been previously configured for an R216 SP
Rotary Disc Header, remove two shield mount plates (A)
(MD #307045) from the forming shield before attaching the
draper header to the windrower.
4.1 Attaching Header to M1 Series Windrowers
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.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 4.2: Left Windrower Platform
2. Swing the left windrower platform backwards. For
instructions, refer to the windrower operator’s manual.