OPERATION
3.15.2 Cutter
bar Angle
The cutterbar angle adjustment can range from 0–5 degrees below horizontal using the mechanical center-link and
from 0–7 degrees below horizontal using the hydraulic center-link. Choose an angle that maximizes performance
for your cro p and field conditions. A flatter angle provides better clearance in stony conditions, whereas a steeper
angle is required in down crops for better lifting action.
Adjusting Cutterbar Angle: Mechanical
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
startup of machine, always stop engine and remove
key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for
any reason.
1. Lower mower conditioner so that cutterbar is resting on
the ground.
2. Loosen nut (A).
3. Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve (B) so that the turnbuckle
decreases in length in order to decrease (flatten)
cutterbar angle.
4. Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve (B) so that the turnbuckle
increases in length in order to increase (steepen)
cutterbar angle.
5. Tighten nut (A) but do NOT overtighten. A slight tap
with a small hammer is sufficient.
6. Check cutting he ight and adjust if required.
7. Check mower conditioner float and adjust if required.
Refer to 3.15.1 Mower Conditioner Float, page 80.
Figure 3
.95: Mechanical Center-Link
Adjusting Cutterbar Angle: Hydraulic
NOTE:
The cutterbar angle can be adjusted from the tractor
without shutting down the mower conditioner.
1. Operate the tractor hydraulic control so that
cylinder (C) retracts and moves gauge (D) toward
the green zone (A) in order to decrease (flatten)
cutterbar angle.
2. Operate the tractor hydraulic control so that
cylinder (C) extends and moves gauge (D) toward
the red zone (B) in order to increase (steepen)
cutterbar angle.
Figure 3.96: Hydraulic Center-Link
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