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MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual

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OPERATION

12. Move float pins from working hole location (A) to

disengage the float and store pins at storage hole
location (B).

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damage to the lift system when
lowering header lift linkages without a header
or weight box attached to windrower, ensure
that float engagement pin is installed in storage
hole location and NOT installed in working
hole location.

Figure 4.61: Float Pins

13. Remove pins (A) securing lift linkages to weight box

and retain pins for attaching header to windrower.
Disengage lift cylinder safety props. (Refer to

4.4.1

Header Safety Props, page 137

).

Figure 4.62: Weight Box

14. Start engine, lower weight box onto blocks, and

back away.

15. Attach header to windrower. Refer to

4.5 Attaching and

Detaching Headers, page 157

.

16. Convert header into field position. Refer to header

operator’s manual for procedure.

17. Start engine and lower header to ground. Continue to

retract lift cylinders so that member (A) lifts off of link (B)

18. Remove temporary lift pins (C) from lift arms and install

pins into storage holes in weight box.

19. Before operating the machine, double check that

all pins are secure and that all safety equipment is
installed and fully functional.

20. Proceed with operation of header.

Figure 4.63: Lift Arms

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