MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 198)

OPERATION
4.4 Operating with a Header
The M205 Self-Propelled Windrower is designed to use the MacDon R-Series Rotary Header, A-Series Auger
Header, and D-Series Rigid Draper Header.
This section describes the attachment and detachment procedures and operating instructions for these header types.
4.4.1 Header Safety Props
Safety props are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, always engage safety props when working on or around
raised header, and before going under header for any reason.
Engage safety props as follows:
1. Start engine and press HEADER UP (A) switch to raise
header to maximum height.
2. Rephase cylinders if one end of the header does not
raise fully. If rephasing is needed, proceed as follows:
a. Press and hold the HEADER UP (A switch until
both cylinders stop moving.
b. Continue to hold the switch for 3–4 seconds.
Cylinders are phased.
Figure 4.65: Ground Speed Lever (GSL)
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