Adjusting Cut Height

IMPORTANT: A higher height of cut will minimize machine damage in rocky conditions.

1. The cut height (A) is determined by the angle of cutterbar and position of side gauge shoes. Select cut height from chart below and adjust gauge shoes, as necessary. (See Adjusting Side Gauge Shoes in this section.)

NOTE: The information in chart is based with machine on level ground.

Minimum

Cut Height

mm (in.)

Maximum

Cut Height

mm (in.)

With Side Gauge Shoes

Hole 1

17 (5/8)

78 (3 1/8)

Hole 2

18 (3/4)

94 (3 3/4)

Hole 3

27 (1 1/8)

120 (4 3/4)

Hole 4a

46 (1 3/4)

145 (5 3/4)

Hole 5a

70 (2 3/4)

171 (6 3/4)
a

If side gauge shoes are positioned in holes 4 or 5, upfloat can be increased by positioning carrier frame lift cylinders. (See Adjusting Carrier Frame Height in this section.)

 

2. Extend or retract hydraulic tilt control cylinder (B), using tractor hydraulics, to adjust cut height (A).

  • For maximum cut height in each range, RETRACT tilt control cylinder. Indicator (C) will be positioned between two bottom lines.
  • For minimum cut height in each range, EXTEND tilt control cylinder. Indicator (C) will be positioned between two top lines. (shown)

IMPORTANT: Operating at flatter angles will reduce cutterbar maintenance. An initial cylinder measurement (D) of 730 mm (28.75 in.) is recommended.

3. Adjust platform float, as necessary. (See procedure in this section.)

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A-Cut Height
B-Tilt Control Cylinder
C-Indicator
D-Initial Cylinder Measurement

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