Operator`s manual

SECTION 9. OPERATION
Form 169006 95 Revision D
9.11.3.4 Adjusting Header Float: On Ground
This section shows how to adjust header float for
proper flex action while on the ground.
When operating with the cutterbar on the ground
and with the wings unlocked, one wing may tend
to ‘smile’, while the other may tend to ‘frown’.
If the wing balance is set per Section 10.15.2
Wing Balance, check that the main float is set as
per Section 9.11.3.2 Checking and Adjusting
Float.
If that does not solve the problem, proceed as
follows:
a. If the LH wing tends to ‘smile’ and the RH
tends to ‘frown’: make the LH main float
heavier by turning bolts (A) on the left side
main float spring out 1 or 2 turns. Repeat
until both wings tend to move up or down
equally when wing balance is measured
using the supplied torque wrench.
b. If the RH wing tends to ‘smile’ and the LH
wing tends to ‘frown’: make the RH main
float heavier by turning bolts (B) on the right
side main float spring out 1 or 2 turns.
Repeat until both wings tend to move up or
down equally when wing balance is
measured using the supplied torque wrench.
NOTE
Loosening the bolts increases header
weight and decreases float.
Tightening the bolts lightens the header
and increases float.
IMPORTANT
Turn each bolt pair equal amounts.
9.11.3.5 Wing Float Lock: FD70
The FD70 FlexDraper is designed to operate with
the cutterbar on the ground. The three (3)
sections move independently to follow the ground
contours. In this mode, the wing float lock is
unlocked.
The FlexDraper can also be operated as a rigid
header with the cutterbar straight.
A typical application is in cereals when cutting
above the ground. In this mode, the wing float
lock is locked.
Lock and unlock wing float as follows:
a. To operate with wing float, place spring handle
(C) in the lower slot to unlock.
b. To operate without wing float (rigid cutterbar),
place spring handle (C) in the upper slot to lock.
c. If the lock link (D) does not
disengage, raise and
lower the header, change the header angle, or
drive the combine to cause wing movement which
should cause it to disengage.
d. The wing can also be moved by using the
supplied torque wrench (E), and applying torque
on bolt (F). The wrench is stored on the adapter
frame on the RH side.
A
LEFT SIDE FLOAT
RIGHT SIDE FLOAT
B
E
F
D
UNLOCK
C