Fore/Aft Tilt Frame-Adjusting

causym CAUTION: If adjusting fore/aft tilt frame with header attached, lower header to ground to relieve tension from turnbuckles. Shut OFF engine, set parking brake and remove key.

Feeder house tilt feature is used to set the correct relationship between platform skid plates and the ground. It is intended to compensate for different tire sizes, rear axle settings and other variables.

Loosen tilt frame nuts (A) on both sides of feeder house.

Loosen turnbuckle stop nuts (B) on both sides of feeder house.

Adjust turnbuckles (C) as needed for correct header angle.

Tighten turnbuckle stop nuts on both sides of feeder house.

Tighten tilt frame nuts to specification.

Specification

Tilt Frame Nuts and Pivot Bolts -Torque 215 N·m (159 lb-ft)

H84397
H66553


A-Tilt Frame Nuts
B-Turnbuckle Stop Nut
C-Turnbuckle

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Tilt adjustment is set to an approximate position at the factory, but if tires or axle positions are changed, it may be necessary to readjust this setting. An approximate setting can be obtained without a header attached by the following method:

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

Specification

Pivot Bolt To Ground -Distance 865 mm (34 in.)
  • Using a large level as a reference, adjust fore/aft tilt frame until front face is vertical.

If further adjustment is necessary, refer to header operator's manual for additional adjustments.

H84398


A-Pivot Bolt

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