Adjust and Set Feeder House Fore/Aft Tilt Frame (Manual Tilt)

CAUTION: Lower header to ground to relieve tension from fore/aft tilt frame turnbuckles. Shut OFF engine, set park brake and remove key.

Adjust Feeder House Fore/Aft Tilt Frame

Fore/Aft tilt frame is used to set the correct relationship between platform skid plates and the ground. It compensates for the different tire sizes, rear axle settings, and other variables.

1. Loosen tilt frame nuts (A) on both sides.

   
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   Rearward Holes (Left) / Forward Holes (Right)

   A - Tilt Frame Nuts, M16

   B - Tilt Frame Nut and Washer, M20

   C - Cap Screw

   D - Support Plate Splines

   E - Nuts

   F - Stop Plate

   IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to loosen cap screw (C).

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2. Remove nut and washer (B) from the support plate splines (D) on both sides.

   IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to parts, completely remove nut and washer (B) from the support plate splines (D) before adjustment.

   NOTE: Move right-hand stop plate (F) to rearward mounting holes if needed.

3. Loosen nuts (E) and move stop plate (F) rearward on both sides.

4. Loosen nut (A) and adjust the turnbuckle (B) on both sides as needed for the correct header angle.

   
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   A - Nut

   B - Turnbuckle

   IMPORTANT: Hose clamp on multicoupler may need to be repositioned when adjusting fore/aft tilt frame.

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5. Tighten turnbuckle nut (A) on both sides.

6. Install nut and washer (B) into the support plate.

   
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   Rearward Holes (Left) / Forward Holes (Right)

   A - Tilt Frame Nuts, M16

   B - Tilt Frame Nut and Washer, M20

   C - Cap Screw

   D - Support Plate Splines

   E - Nuts

   F - Stop Plate

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7. Tighten tilt frame nuts (A and B) on both sides to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   M16 Tilt Frame Nuts (A)	Torque	315 N·m (232 lb·ft)
   M20 Tilt Frame Nut (B)	Torque	620 N·m (460 lb·ft)

   IMPORTANT: No gap should exist between stop plates and fore/aft tilt frame after tightening nuts.

   NOTE: Attach right-hand stop plate to forward or rearward holes as needed.

8. Move stop plate (F) fully forward on both sides and tighten nuts (E) to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Stop Plate Nuts	Torque	130 N·m (96 lb·ft)

Set Feeder House Fore/Aft Tilt Frame Zero Point

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A - Pivot Bolt

Tilt frame is set to an approximate position at factory, but if tires, axle positions or ground conditions are changed, it may be necessary to readjust.

An approximate setting can be obtained without a header attached by the following:

1. With the machine on a smooth level surface, lower or raise feeder house until pivot bolt (A) to ground distance is set to specification.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Pivot Bolt To Ground	Distance	903 mm (35-1/2 in.)

2. Using a level as a reference, adjust fore/aft tilt frame until front face is vertical.