MacDon DWA - Chapter 3: Operation; 3.1 Operational Safety

OPERATION
To adjust th e deck a ng le relative to the right-hand drive tire,
follow these steps:
2. Loosen the locking tab (B) on the adjustable
turnbuckle.
3. Rotate the center tube (A) to the desired length.
NOTE:
The turnbuck
le length should be approximately:
• 530 mm (21 in.) long for an R-Series Rotary
Disc Header
• 630 mm (25 in.) long for an A-Series Auger
Header or D-Series Draper Header
4. Retighten the locking tab (B) against the turnbuckle
center tube (A).
5. Attach the turnbuckle to connection point (C) for
an R-Series header and at connection point (D) for
A-Series header or D-Series header
Figure 3.9: Adjust Turnbuckle
3.5.2 Adjusting
Deck Angle Relative to the Ground
The deck angle s
hould b e horizontal or at a slight incline
relative to the
ground. Distance (A) should be equal to or
greater than (B
).
• Ifusedwithan
R-Series Rotary Disc Header in lighter
crop, distanc
e (A) should be equal to (B)
• If the crop nee
ds to be thrown farther, increase
distance (A)
Figure 3.10
: DWA Deck
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