MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 200)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
7.12.5.3 Header Drop Rate
The header should lower gradually when the lower
header switch is pressed. From full height to
ground should take approximately 3.5 seconds.
Adjust as follows:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator’s seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
a. Lower header to ground, stop engine, and remove
key.
b. Move left cab-forward side platform rearward.
c. Loosen jam-nut (A) on needle valve, and turn
screw (B) clockwise to decrease the drop rate, or
counter clockwise to increase the drop rate.
d. Tighten jam-nut (A).
e. Close platform and engine compartment hood.
f. Check drop rate, and re-adjust as required.
THERE MAY BE A FLOW RESTRICTOR FOR REEL
DROP RATE. ONLY HEADER CONTROL SHOWN.
A
B