Feeder House Fore/Aft Tilt Frame—Adjusting

CAUTION:

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Rearward Holes (Left) / Forward Holes (Right)

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A - Tilt Frame Nuts, M16

B - Tilt Frame Nut, M20

C - Cap Screw

D - Washer Splines

E - Nuts

F - Stop Plate

G - Nut

H - Turnbuckle

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

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

Loosen tilt frame nuts (A) and nut (B) on both sides.

IMPORTANT: Do not loosen cap screw (C).

Disengage washer splines (D) from support plate on both sides.

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

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

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

Loosen nut (G) and adjust turnbuckle (H) on both sides as needed for correct header angle.

Tighten turnbuckle nut on both sides.

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

ItemMeasurementSpecification
M16 Tilt Frame Nuts (A)Torque300 N·m (221 lb-ft)
M20 Tilt Frame Nut (B)Torque620 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.

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

ItemMeasurementSpecification
Stop Plate NutsTorque130 N·m (96 lb.-ft.)

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A - Pivot Bolt

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.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Pivot Bolt To GroundDistance865 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 operator’s manual for additional adjustments.

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