MacDon M155 - Specific Header Operation Details

OPERATION
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
IMPORTAN T:
Remove protective cover from exhaust stack prior to
starting engine.
2. Start the engine and activate the header down
button (A) on the ground speed lever (GSL) to fully
retract header lift cylinders.
Figure 4.235: GSL
3. Relocate p
in (A) in frame linkage as required to
raise the
center-link (B) until the hook is above the
attachme
nt pin on the header.
IMPORTAN
T:
If the cen
ter-link is too low, it may conta ct th e
header as
the windrower approaches the header
for hook
up.
Figure 4.236: Hydraulic Center-Link without
Self-Alignment Kit
4. Drive
the windrower slowly forward until the windrower
feet (
A) enter the header boots (B). Continue driving
slowl
y forward until the feet engage the boots and the
heade
r nudges forward.
Figure 4.237: Header Boot
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