MacDon FlexDraper FD140 - CLAAS Combines; Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine

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4.6 CLAAS Combines
The FD1 Series FlexDraper® Header is compatible with CLAAS 500, 600, and 700 Series combines.
4.6.1 Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
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Figure 4.102: Pins Retracted
1. Move the handle (A) on the FM100 Float Module into
the raised position, and ensure the pins (B) at the
bottom corners of the float module are retracted.
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Figure 4.103: Header on Combine
CAUTION
Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.
2. Start the engine and slowly drive the combine up to the
header until the feeder house saddle (A) is directly
under the float module top cross member (B).
3. Raise the feeder house slightly to lift the header,
ensuring the feeder saddle is properly engaged in the
float module frame.
4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT