Feeder House 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) and nut (B) on both sides of feeder house. Disengage washer splines (C) from support plate on both sides.

Loosen turnbuckle stop nut (D) and turnbuckles (E) on both sides of feeder house.

Adjust turnbuckles as needed for correct header angle.

Tighten turnbuckle stop nuts on both sides.

Engage washer splines into support plate and tighten tilt frame nuts (A) and (B) to specification.

Specification

M16 Tilt Frame Nuts (A) -Torque 300 N·m (221 lb-ft)

Specification

M20 Tilt Frame Nut (B) -Torque 620 N·m (460 lb-ft)

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A-Tilt Frame Nuts, M16
B-Tilt Frame Nut, M20
C-Washer Splines
D-Turnbuckle Stop Nut
E-Turnbuckle

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

  • With machine 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 level as a reference, adjust fore/aft tilt frame until front face is vertical.

If further adjustment is necessary, refer to header operators manual for additional adjustments.

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A-Pivot Bolt

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