Header Engage and Feeder House Reverser Switch (Yellow)

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A - Header Engage/Feeder House Reverser Switch

B - Road Transport Disconnect Switch

C - Quick Stop Switch

Header engage switch (A) allows header drive to be turned ON or OFF. Push down and forward to lock switch in ON position or pull back on switch to turn OFF.

IMPORTANT: Header engage switch must be engaged with the engine running at low idle.

NOTE: When feeder house reverser is engaged, reel will move in reverse direction (rigid and HydraFlex headers only) helping pull crop material away from feeder house.

If operating high engine speed and feeder house reverser switch is engaged, engine will automatically derate and go to low idle.

Feeder house reverser switch (A) is used to hydraulically shift the feeder house gearcase into reverse mode to clear a plugged feeder house or header. Push down and pull back on switch and hold switch until feeder house is clear of plug.

System Requirements:

  • Header engage switch and feeder house reverser switch must be OFF to start machine.
  • Engine is running at low idle.
  • Separator engage switch must be ON.
  • Road transport disconnect switch (B) must be in field position.
  • Operator must be seated for header to operate.

Header drive can be shut OFF with quick stop switch (C) located on multifunction control handle. To engage header drive or unloading auger if quick stop switch was used, turn switch OFF and back ON.

If operator leaves seat after engagement, header will continue to operate for five seconds before disengaging. To engage, sit squarely on operator’s seat and turn switch OFF and back ON.

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