MacDon M1240 - Fuel Specifications; Lubricants, Fluids, and System Capacities

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Removing Forming Shield
The forming shield controls the width and placement of the windrow.
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.
NOTE:
It is NOT always necessary to remove the forming shield after detaching the header from the windrower.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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A
B
C
D
Figure 4.273: Rubber Strap Securing Forming Shield
onto Windrower Leg
2. Mark the strap location, then remove and retain hairpin (A)
and washer (B) from straight pin (C).
3. Pull rubber strap (D) away from straight pin (C).
4. Lower the rear end of the forming shield.
5. Reinstall washer (B) and hairpin (A) on straight pin (C) for
storage.
6. Repeat Step 2, page 232 to Step 5, page 232 at the
opposite side.
7. Reattach the clevis pin and lynch pin to the forming shield
for storage.
8. Remove the forming shield.
4.4.5 R85 Rotary Disc Header
This section details the procedures necessary to physically attach an R85 4.9 m (16 ft.) rotary disc header to a windrower
and to attach its hydraulic and electrical connections.
Attaching R85 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 R85 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.
OPERATION