MacDon FlexDraper FD140 - Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels

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Figure 3.27: Load Indicator
12. Lower the header to the desired cutting height using the
combine controls and check the load indicator (A).
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Figure 3.28: Spring Compression
13. Adjust the header angle to the desired working angle
with the machine’s header angle controls. If header
angle is not critical, set it to mid-position.
IMPORTANT:
Continuous operation with excessive spring
compression (i.e., load indicator reading greater than 4
or a compressed length [A] less than 295 mm
[11-5/8 in.]) can result in damage to the suspension
system.
14. Use the combine’s auto header height control (AHHC)
to automatically maintain cutting height. Refer to 3.8
Auto Header Height Control (AHHC), page 124 and
your combine operator’s manual for details.
NOTE:
The height sensor on the FM100 Float Module must be
connected to the combine header control module in
the cab.
Adjusting Stabilizer Wheels
A properly adjusted header will achieve a balance between the amount of header weight carried by the float and
the amount carried by the stabilizer wheels.
Refer to 3.6.2 Header Settings, page 43 for recommended use in specific crops and crop conditions.
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.
1. Raise the header until the stabilizer wheels are off the ground. Shut down engine and remove the key.
OPERATION