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Header attaching & detaching – MacDon 871 Combine Adapter User Manual

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HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING

DETACHING HEADER FROM COMBINE AND ADAPTER
(continued)

10.Move blocks from under adapter feeder pan to

the outside, about 18" (450 mm) from each end
of header.

11.For headers with gauge wheels, remove pins at

gauge wheels and place in stand position (B).
Block both gauge wheels.

For headers without gauge wheels, lower
header stand (E) and place a 4 inch (100 mm)
block beneath stand.

12.Disengage header lift cylinder stops and lower

header onto blocks. Lower adapter until top link
is loose. Detach top link (F).

13.Lower adapter until float leaf springs are clear

of header legs and slowly back away from
header.

GAUGE WHEELS - STAND POSITION

DISCONNECT TOP LINK

HEADER STAND - LOWERED

E