MacDon 871 Combine Adapter User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................3
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...................................................................................................................3
SAFETY
Safety Alert Symbol................................................................................................................................4
Signal Words .........................................................................................................................................4
Safety Signs ...........................................................................................................................................5
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING
Attaching Header to Combine and Adapter ........................................................................................6-9
Detaching Header from Combine and Adapter...............................................................................10,11
Detaching Header and Adapter from Combine....................................................................................12
Attaching Header and Adapter to Combine .........................................................................................13
OPERATION
Break-In Period ....................................................................................................................................14
Draper Speed Control ..........................................................................................................................14
Header Flotation ..................................................................................................................................15
Header Levelling ..................................................................................................................................16
Header Angle .......................................................................................................................................16
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Service Procedures..............................................................................................................................17
Recommended Lubricants...................................................................................................................18
Enclosed Drive Lubricant Capacities ...................................................................................................18
Sealed Bearing Installation ..................................................................................................................18
Greasing the Adapter......................................................................................................................19,20
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Safety ...................................................................................................................21
Hoses and Lines ...............................................................................................................................21
Hydraulic Oil ......................................................................................................................................22
Hydraulic Oil Filter .............................................................................................................................22
Flow Control Relief Pressure ............................................................................................................23
Hydraulic Schematic .........................................................................................................................23
Gearbox Lubrication.............................................................................................................................24
Cross Auger .........................................................................................................................................24
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................25
Maintenance Record............................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................................................................27,28
ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................................................................29
ASSEMBLY
962 Header Completion Parts .............................................................................................................29
Header Side Drapers & Feeder Deck ..................................................................................................30
Feed Draper.........................................................................................................................................31
Center Link...........................................................................................................................................32
Electrical ..............................................................................................................................................33
Adjustments and Checks .....................................................................................................................33
ADAPTER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
John Deere .....................................................................................................................................34-38
Case IH ...........................................................................................................................................39-44
Gleaner ...........................................................................................................................................45-51
New Holland....................................................................................................................................52-58
Cat Lexion.......................................................................................................................................59-64
Attaching Adapter to Header (without combine) ..................................................................................65
Float Spring Removal: 21’ 972 Header..........................................................................................66, 67
INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................68