MacDon 963 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 63)

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UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
LOWER HEADER
NOTE: For 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.
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 STANDS
For units with gauge wheel or gauge wheel /
transport option, see page 63/64.
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
stands into position (A) at both outer legs.
3. Lower header onto stands 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 (OPTION)
HEADER STAND – LOWERED
(BOTH OUTER LEGS)
A