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Operation – MacDon 5010 Mower Conditioner User Manual

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OPERATION

LIFT CYLINDER STOP

(RAISING AND LOWERING WINDROWER)

WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or

death from fall of raised machine,

always engage lift cylinder stops

before going under windrower for

any reason.

To engage cylinder stops:

1. Raise machine to maximum height by

activating remote cylinder control valve in

tractor.

NOTE: Hoses should be connected so that

moving control lever (A) back raises the

header.

2. Remove cylinder stops from storage position

and install in engaged position (B).

3. Lower machine slightly so stops take some

weight.

To lower windrower:

1. Raise machine to maximum height to take

weight off stops.

2. Remove stops from cylinders and store in

position (C).

3. Lower machine by activating remote cylinder

control valve in tractor.

TRACTOR CONTROL LEVER (TYPICAL)

LIFT CYLINDER STOPS - ENGAGED

B

LIFT CYLINDER STOPS - STORAGE

C