MacDon 962 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 62)

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UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
LOWER HEADER
NOTE: For 36’ and 30’ headers with gauge wheels
or gauge wheel/transport package, attach gauge
wheel springs to header outer legs before lowering
header to ground.
To install springs:
•
Position spring inside header leg with open
side of spring hook out and install pin (E) and
cotter pins.
•
Attach spring to clevis (D) (from gauge wheel
package). This will later be attached to spring
plate in gauge wheel support.
•
Repeat at other leg.
•
Take care that springs are not damaged as
header is lowered.
NOTE: For 36’ header with 960 Combine Adapter
and a pick-up reel, two springs are required at
each leg. Order extra springs: Part No. 37442,
quantity 2.
1. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
"underside".
Attach chain hooks to points (A) and (B)
marked "Lift Here".
See "Chain Requirements" in this section for
minimum chain specifications.
NOTE: Use angled protectors over cutterbar to
prevent chain damaging cutting components.
2. Raise lifting apparatus to take some of the
weight off shipping stands and back up
SLOWLY to lower header.
CAUTION: Stand clear when
lowering, as machine may swing.
3. Place 6" (150 mm) blocks (C) under each end
of cutterbar.
LOWER HEADER STAND - 30 ft.
1. Remove chain hooks and move lifting vehicle
to rear of header.
2. Attach chain to center link anchor on frame
tube, raise rear of header and lower header
stand into position (A).
NOTE: For use with Model 871/872 Combine
Adapter, place 4-inch block under header
stand. For Model 960 Combine Adapter and
windrower applications, set stand directly on
ground.
3. Lower header onto stand and 6" (150 mm)
blocks under cutterbar. Remove shipping
stands.
ATTACH CHAIN HOOKS AND
PLACE BLOCKS UNDER CUTTERBAR
ATTACH GAUGE WHEEL SPRINGS TO
HEADER LEGS - 36 FT. (30 FT. OPTION)
HEADER STAND - LOWERED
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