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Before attempting to load the header wagon, ensure the wagon is either attached to the tow vehicle or the wheels have
been secured with wheel chocks to prevent unwanted movement during the loading process. To start using the header
wagon, two basic adjustments should be made for the initial setup:
• Universal Header Supports
•
Top Rail System
Universal Header Supports
To prevent potential injury, avoid working around the
wagon with the header positioned above it. To ensure
safe working conditions, move the header away from the
wagon when making adjustments.
Determine the type of header that you have and configure
the universal header supports to best fit your header.
(page 17)
• Header support width
• Cradle height
Configure header
supports
Position header
support
Adjust the position of the header support along the wagon
bottom rail to align upright tube cradle under the header
tube frame
Ensure the frame of the header will sit firmly on the cradle
assembly.
Position the header evenly from front to back on the
wagon, do not position the header beyond the front of the
top rail to ensure there is adequate clearance between the
tow vehicle and header. If extra clearance is required the
tongue may be extended up to 91.5 cm (3.0’).
Initial Setup
!
WARNING
Pinch Hazard
Keep hands away from mounting
points and supports while loading the
header. Potential pinch hazard exist
between the wagon and header
SL00003
!
CAUTION
Operational Hazard
Chock wheels when
loading or unloading the
wagon to prevent unwanted
movement
SNL00002
Top Rail Setup
Review your swather and header owner manual, determine where the front main cross beam is located (generally along
the nylon pads behind the cutter bar on a grain header.)
Remember to detach any power connections (hydraulic, PTO etc) and release any safety latches, bracket or pins between
the header and feeder house
Take measurements, and adjust the top rail on the wagon to align with the front main beam on the header.
Ensure the header main cross beam is aligned with the wagon top rail, or damage could result from insufficient support on
the header.
Adjust the height of the top rail so that the header beam will make contact with the wagon before the heal of the header.
This will simplify removing and loading header.
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