MacDon M155 2022 - Attaching D or D1 Series Draper Header - Mechanical Center-Link

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Attaching D or D1 Series Draper Header – Mechanical Center-Link
To detach a D or D1 Series header from an M Series windrower equipped with a mechanical center-link, the center-link will
need to be manually connected to the header’s center pin.
NOTE:
Draper header boots must be installed onto the windrower lift linkage before starting this procedure. Refer to 4.5.1
Attaching Header Boots, page 215.
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.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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Figure 4.136: Header Leg
2. Remove hairpin (A) from pins (B), and remove the pins from
both header legs.
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Figure 4.137: Ground Speed Lever
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
3. Start the engine and activate HEADER DOWN button (A) on
the ground speed lever (GSL) to fully retract the header lift
cylinders.
IMPORTANT:
Before starting the engine for the first time the windrower
is operated in a season, remove the protective cover from
the exhaust stack.
OPERATION