Attach Header

IMPORTANT:

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A light header float kit may need to be installed, depending on the header size and configuration.

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DRAPER HEADER DRIVE HYDRAULICS

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DRAPER HEADER REEL HYDRAULICS

Windrowers equipped with D-Series hydraulics have four header drive hoses on the cab-forward, LH side and up to five reel drive hoses on the cab-forward RH side.


Attach Header Boots

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A - Float Pin Storage Location

B - Float Pin Engagement Location

To prevent damage to the lift system when lowering header lift linkages without a header or weight box attached to windrower, ensure that float engagement pin is installed in storage location (A) and NOT installed at hole location (B).

CAUTION: Lowering header lift linkage without a header or weight box attached may damage lift system if Float Engagement Pin is installed incorrectly.

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    C - Retaining Pin

    D - Header Boot

    E - Lift Linkage

    Remove pin (C) from boot (D).


  2. Locate boot (D) on lift linkage (E) and re-install pin (C). Pin may be installed from either side of boot.

  3. Secure pin (C) with retaining pin.

  4. Repeat for opposite side.


Attach Header

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    F - Header Leg Pin

    G - Header Leg

    Remove retaining pin from header leg pin (F) and remove from header legs (G).


  2. IMPORTANT: If the center link is too low, it may contact the header as the windrower approaches the header for attachment.

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    A - Reel Down

    B - Reel Up

    C - Header Up

    D - Header Down

    E - Header Tilt Down

    F - Header Tilt Up

    Start engine and activate the HEADER DOWN switch on the GSL to retract header lift cylinders.


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    A - Hydraulic Center Link

    B - Hook

    C - Pin

    D - Boot

    E - Header Leg

    If necessary, adjust position of the hydraulic center link (A) so that the hook (B) is above the attachment pin on the header by one of the following methods:

    A. Without the self-alignment kit, re-locate the pin (C) at the frame linkage as required to raise the center link.

    B. If the optional center link self-alignment kit is installed: Start the engine and activate the REEL UP switch on the GSL to raise the center-link..


  4. Slowly drive windrower forward so that boots (D) enter header legs (E). Continue to drive slowly forward until lift linkages contact support plates in header legs and header nudges forward.

  5. Confirm that lift linkages are properly engaged in header legs, contacting support plates.

  6. Connect center-link.


Hydraulic Link

Activate HEADER TILT cylinder switches on GSL to extend or retract center-link cylinder so that the hook lines up with the header attachment pin.

CAUTION: Stop windrower engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive.

  1. Activate HEADER TILT cylinder switches on GSL to extend or retract center-link cylinder so that the hook lines up with the header attachment pin.

  2. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

  3. Push down on rod end of link cylinder until hook engages pin on header and is locked.

  4. Check that center-link is locked onto header by pulling upward on rod end of cylinder.

  5. Proceed to step 5 in the next procedure. (Mechanical Link)

IMPORTANT: Hook release must be down to enable self-locking mechanism. If the release is open (UP) manually push it down after hook engages header pin.


Mechanical Link

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CAUTION: Stop windrower engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive.

  1. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

  2. Loosen nut (A) and rotate barrel (B) to adjust length so that the link lines-up with header bracket.

  3. Install pin (C) and secure with cotter pin.

  4. Adjust link to required length for proper header angle by rotating barrel (B). Tighten nut (A) against barrel. A slight tap with hammer is sufficient.

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    Start engine and press HEADER UP switch on GSL to raise header to maximum height.

    NOTE: If one end of the header does not raise fully, the lift cylinders require re-phasing. Proceed as follows:


  6. Press and hold the HEADER UP switch until both cylinders stop moving.

  7. Continue to hold the switch for three to four seconds.

  8. Cylinders are phased.

CAUTION: Check to confirm that bystanders have cleared the area.

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A - Cylinder Stop Lever

B - Cylinder Stop

Cylinder stops are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower. Engage lift cylinder stops on both lift cylinders as follows:

  1. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

  2. Pull lever (A) and rotate toward header to release and lower cylinder stop (B) onto cylinder.

  3. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder.

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    C - Pin

    D - Header Stand

    E - Pin

    Install pin (C) through header leg, engaging U-bracket in lift linkage, on both sides and secure with retaining pin.


  5. Raise header stand (D) by pulling pin (E) and lifting stand into uppermost position. Release pin (E).

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    F - Float Engage Hole Location

    G - Cylinder Stop Lever

    Remove pin from storage location in linkage and insert in hole to engage float springs. Secure with retaining pin.


  7. Disengage lift cylinder stop by turning lever (G) downward to release and lower stop until lever locks into vertical position.

  8. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder stop.

  9. Start engine and activate HEADER DOWN switch on GSL to lower header fully. Stop engine and remove key.


Attach Hydraulic and Electrical Connections

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A - Header Drive Hydraulic Hoses

B - Electrical Harness

C - Lever Up Position

Header drive hydraulic hoses and electrical harness are located on the left cab-forward side of the tractor. The reel drive and control hoses are located on the right cab-forward side.

Check all connectors and the areas around them and confirm they are clean before beginning.

  1. Check header drive hydraulics (A), electrical harness (B) for dirt and debris. Clean as necessary.

  2. Disengage and rotate lever (C) counter clockwise to fully up position.

  3. Remove cap (D) securing electrical connector to frame.

  4. Move hose bundle (A) from tractor around hose support on header.

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    A - Electrical Connector

    B - Knife Drive Connector

    C - Case Drain (Double Knife) Connector

    D - Draper Drive Connector

    E - Return Connector

    F - Lever Down Position

    Push hose connectors onto mating receptacle until collar on receptacle snaps into lock position.


  6. Remove cover on electrical receptacle.

  7. Push electrical connector onto receptacle and turn collar on connector to lock it in place.

  8. Attach cover to mating cover on tractor wiring harness.

  9. Lower lever and engage in down position.

  10. Clean the area around the reel hydraulic connectors.

  11. Open cover on header receptacle.

  12. Push in lock button and pull handle to half open position.

  13. Remove hose bundle with multi-coupler from tractor, position onto header receptacle and push handle to engage pins on connector.

  14. Push handle away from hoses until lock button snaps out.

  15. Raise and lower header and reel a few times to allow trapped air to pass back to the reservoir.


Hydraulic Link With Optional Self-Alignment Kit

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A - Reel Down

B - Reel Up

C - Header Up

D - Header Down

E - Header Tilt Down

F - Header Tilt Up

G - Center-Link Cylinder

H - Hook Release

  1. Adjust position of the center-link cylinder (G) with the REEL UP (B) and REEL DOWN (A) switches and HEADER TILT (E,F) switches on the GSL to position the hook above the header attachment pin.

    IMPORTANT: Hook release (H) must be down to enable self-locking mechanism. If the release is open (Up), manually push it down after hook engages header pin.

  2. Lower center-link (G) onto the header with REEL DOWN (A) switch until it locks into position (hook release (H) is down).

  3. Check that center-link is locked onto header by pressing the REEL UP (B) switch on the GSL.

  4. If engine is not running, start engine and press HEADER UP (C) switch to raise header to maximum height.

    NOTE: If one end of the header does not raise fully, the lift cylinders require re-phasing.

  5. Press and hold the HEADER UP (C) switch until both cylinders stop moving.

  6. Continue to hold the switch for 3-4 seconds. Cylinders are phased.

Cylinder stops are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower. Engage lift cylinder stops on both lift cylinder as follows:

  1. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

  2. Pull lever and rotate toward header to release and lower cylinder stop onto cylinder.

  3. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder.

  4. Install pin through header leg (engaging U-bracket in lift linkage) on both sides and secure with retaining pin.

  5. Raise header stand to storage position by pulling pin and lifting stand into uppermost position. Release pin.

  6. Remove pin from storage position in linkage and insert in hole to engage float springs. Secure with retaining pin.

  7. Disengage lift cylinder stop by turning lever downward to release and lower stop until lever locks into vertical position.

  8. Repeat for opposite lift cylinder.

  9. Start engine and activate HEADER DOWN switch on GSL to lower header fully. Stop engine and remove key.

  10. Connect header drive hoses and electrical harness to header. Refer to the Draper Header Operator’s Manual.

  11. Connect reel hydraulics at RH side of windrower. Refer to the Draper Header Operator’s Manual.

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