MacDon M205 - Header Drive; Engaging and Disengaging the Header

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Figure 4.80: Float Pins – Engaged
18. Once the header is level, return float pins to their
engaged position (A).
NOTE:
Float does NOT require adjustment after levelling the
header.
4.4.4 Header Drive
The headers are hydraulically driven and controlled from the windrower with no mechanical drive shafts. Refer to
2.2 Specifications, page 30.
NOTE:
Some controls are optional equipment and may not be present in your unit. Some controls may be installed, but will
be nonfunctional for certain headers.
Engaging and Disengaging the Header
IMPORTANT:
Always move throttle lever back to idle before engaging header drive. Do NOT engage header with engine at
full rpm.
CAUTION
Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
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Figure 4.81: Operator Console
1. To Engage Header:
a. Move throttle (A) to adjust engine speed to idle.
b. Push the center down and pull up the HEADER
DRIVE switch (B) to engage header drive. A slight
delay between switch ON and operating speed is
normal.
2. To Disengage Header:
a. Push HEADER DRIVE switch (B) down to
disengage header drive.
OPERATION