Reversing the header, 5adjusting header angle, Adjusting header angle – MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual
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Reversing the Header
NOTE: The optional hydraulic reversing kit must be installed.
IMPORTANT:
Hose plumbing to the reverser block is specific to the header type. To prevent damage to the reel on
D-Series headers, refer to the reverser kit installation instruction MD# 169213 when switching from an
auger header to a draper header on the same windrower.
• Reverses knife and conditioner on D-Series draper headers.
• Reverses reel, auger, knife and conditioner on A-Series auger 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 4.83: Operator Console
4.4.5
Adjusting Header Angle
Header angle is defined as the angle between the ground and the drapers/cutterbar and 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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