Attaching Platform

causym CAUTION: When attaching a platform to the windrower, check windrower ballast to insure proper ballast weight is used for the platform. (See ADDING BALLAST TO THE WINDROWER-5.5 M (18 FT) PLATFORM in the Operating Windrower section.)

IMPORTANT: Float pressure must read ZERO. See STEP 6 in DETACHING THE PLATFORM and insure the float pressure knob has been turned counterclockwise releasing float pressure.

To attach the platform to the windrower, reverse Steps 1 through 22 in DETACHING THE PLATFORM in this section with the following special instructions:

NOTE: To completely lower the lift links, it may be necessary to stand on the lift links when lowering.

1. Move windrower forward to within approximately 762 mm (30 in.) of the platform.

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IMPORTANT: Prevent lift arms (A) interference with the roll separation chains (B).

2. Align lift arms (A) just inside the roll separation chains (B) with the platform sockets (C).

NOTE: If previous location of the washers is unknown, see BALANCING PLATFORM SIDE-TO-SIDE in this section.

3. Install washers on pivot pins in the same location they were removed.

4. Apply NEVER-SEEZ ® to the end of the splined shaft on the motor and each end of the splined coupler when installing.

causym CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or machine damage, close accumulator-platform float valve.

5. After platform installation is complete, close accumulator-platform float valve by turning clockwise.

6. Check platform balance. (See BALANCING PLATFORM SIDE-TO-SIDE in this section.)

7. Start engine and set platform float. (See ADJUSTING PLATFORM FLOAT in the Operating Windrower section.)

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A-Arm
B-Chain
C-Socket

NEVER-SEEZ is a registered trademark of the Emhart Chemical Group.

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