MacDon FlexDraper FD75 - Setting Cutting Height - CLAAS 500 Series; Setting Preset Cutting Height - CLAAS 500 Series

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4.9.2 Setting Cutting Height – CLAAS 500 Series
Cutting heights can be programmed into preset cutting height and auto contour systems on the CLAAS 500. Use the preset
cutting height system for cutting heights above 150 mm (6 in.); use the auto contour system for cutting heights below
150 mm (6 in.).
4.9.3 Setting Preset Cutting Height – CLAAS 500 Series
You will need to configure both preset cutting heights on your CLAAS 500 series combine to use the auto header height
control (AHHC) system with your header.
DANGER
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
NOTE:
Changes may have been made to the combine controls or the display since this document was published. Refer to the
combine operator’s manual for updated information.
1. Start the engine.
2. Activate the machine-enable switch.
3. Engage the threshing mechanism.
4. Engage the header.
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A
B
Figure 4.92: Joystick Buttons
5. Briefly press button (A) in order to activate the auto
contour system or briefly press button (B) in order to
activate the preset cutting height system.
NOTE:
Button (A) is used only with the auto header height control
(AHHC) function. Button (B) is used only with the return-to-
cut function.
AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL