MacDon CA25 OM - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 7. OPERATION - ADAPTER
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7.4 ATTACHING AND DETACHING
HEADER WITH ADAPTER
Using this procedure, the adapter remains
attached to the combine, and is appropriate
when:
 detaching the header for use on a
windrower,
 changing headers, or
 performing certain maintenance tasks.
The procedure is the same for all makes and
models of combines. The headers can be
attached to the adapter from either Field
configuration or Transport configuration.
7.4.1 Detaching
a. Disconnect adapter deck from cutterbar as
follows:
1. Start engine, and tilt header to almost full
forward position to increase clearance
under adapter feed draper.
2. Stop engine, and remove key.
WARNING
Keep hands clear of the area between
guards and sickle at all times.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around
or handling sickles.
3. Remove two hex head bolts (A) attaching
filler (B) to transition pan at front corners,
and fold back filler (B) for access to latch
(C).
4. Rotate latch (C) down with a 15/16 wrench
on hex (D) so that bolt (E) can be removed.
5. Rotate latch (C) up and back to lower
adapter deck and disengage transition pan
tube (F).
6. Re-install bolt (E).
7. Repeat for other side of the feed draper
deck.
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