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Caution – MacDon M155 Operators Manual User Manual

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OPERATION

3. Slowly drive the windrower forward so the boots (A)

enter the header legs (B). Continue to drive slowly
forward until lift linkages contact the support plates in
the header legs and the header nudges forward.

4. Ensure that lift linkages are properly engaged in header

legs, contacting the support plates.

Figure 4.128: Header Leg and Boot

5. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

6. Loosen nut (A) and rotate barrel (B) to adjust length so

that the link lines-up with header bracket.

7. Install clevis pin (C) and secure with cotter pin (D).

8. Adjust link to required length for proper header angle

by rotating barrel (B). Tighten nut (A) against barrel. A
slight tap with a hammer is sufficient.

Figure 4.129: Mechanical Center-Link

CAUTION

Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

9. Press the HEADER UP switch (A) to raise header to

maximum height.

NOTE:

If one end of the header does NOT raise fully,
rephase the cylinders as follows:

a. Press and hold the HEADER UP switch until

both cylinders stop moving.

b. Continue to hold the switch for 3–4 seconds.

Cylinders are now phased.

Figure 4.130: GSL

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