MacDon M1 Series - R1 Series Rotary Disc Header; Attaching R1 Series Rotary Disc Header

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5.4 R1 Series Rotary Disc Header
The rotary disc header, when attached to a windrower, is designed to cut, condition, and lay a wide variety of grasses and
hay crops in windrows.
5.4.1 Attaching R1 Series Rotary Disc Header
The windrower may have an optional self-aligning hydraulic center-link, which allows control over the vertical position of
the center-link from the cab. If the windrower is so equipped, the procedure for attaching an R1 header will be slightly
different.
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.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 5.112: Hydraulic Center-Link
2. Windrowers without the self-aligning center-link kit:
Remove pin (A) and raise center-link (B) until the hook is
above the attachment pin on the header. Replace pin (A) to
hold the center-link in place.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the center-link is positioned high enough that it
does not contact the header as the windrower approaches
the header.
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Figure 5.113: Header Support
3. Remove hairpin (A) from clevis pin (B), and remove the pin
from header support (C). Repeat this step on the other side
of the header.
4. Start the engine.
ATTACHING A HEADER TO THE WINDROWER