MacDon M1240 - Page 188

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Figure 4.115: Safety Prop Lever
17. Engage the safety props on both lift cylinders as follows:
a. Pull lever (A) toward you to release it, and then rotate
it toward the header to lower the safety prop onto the
cylinder.
b. Repeat the previous step for the opposite lift cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the safety props engage over the cylinder piston
rods. If the safety prop does NOT engage properly, raise the
header until the safety prop fits over the rod.
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Figure 4.116: Header Leg
18. Install pin (B) through the header leg, ensuring that the pin
engages the U-bracket in the draper header support and
secure it with hairpin (A). Repeat this step on the other side
of the header.
19. Raise header stand (D) to its storage position by pulling
spring pin (C) and lifting the stand. Release the spring pin to
secure the stand.
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Figure 4.117: Safety Prop Lever
20. Disengage the safety props on both lift cylinders as follows:
a. Turn lever (A) away from the header to raise the safety
prop until the lever locks into the vertical position.
b. Repeat the previous step for the opposite cylinder.
NOTE:
If the safety prop will NOT disengage, raise the header to
release the prop.
OPERATION