MacDon M205 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 208)

OPERATION
Reversing the Header
NOTE:
The optional hydraulic reversing kit must be installed for auger and draper headers with a conditioner. It is
standard for rotary disc headers.
The optional hydraulic reversing kit allows the following:
• Reverses knife and conditioner drives on D-Series draper headers
• Reverses reel, auger, knife, and conditioner drives on A-Series auger headers
• Reverses the entire header drive on R-Series rotary disc headers
Reverse the header as follows:
1. Push down and hold HEADER DRIVE REVERSE
button (A) and pull up the HEADER DRIVE switch (B).
2. CDM will display HEADER REVERSE.
3. RELEASE REVERSE BUTTON (A) TO
STOP HEADER.
4. Push down the HEADER DRIVE switch (B) to OFF, so
that it can be restarted.
NOTE:
To engage header drive, push down, and pull up
HEADER DRIVE knob.
Figure 4.81: Operator Console
4.4.5 Adjusting Header Angle
Header angle is defined as the angle between the ground and the drapers/cutterbar. It is adjustable to
accommodate crop conditions and/or soil type.
Refer to the appropriate header operator’s manual for the range of adjustment and recommended settings for your
particular header.
The header angle can be hydraulically adjusted from the cab without shutting down the windrower. A readout on the
cab display module (CDM) allows you to establish settings for each crop condition.
IMPORTANT:
• Changing header angle will affect flotation slightly because it has the effect of making the header lighter or
heavier.
• To prevent excessive guard breakage when conditions are not suited to heavier float (e.g., rocky or wet), do NOT
use the TILT CONTROL “on the go”. Instead, use the HEADER HEIGHT switch.
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