MacDon 871 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 33)

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ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL HARNESS
Attach electrical harness extension, (shipped with adapter) to your header wiring harness. This allows
connection to combine harness for operation of amber lights on header.
NOTE: For combines that do not have a harness connector for feeder house attachments, order Wiring
Harness (MacDon Part No. 40435), and splice into combine harness as follows:
Dark Blue Wire: to L/H turn signal circuit
Light Blue Wire: to R/H turn signal circuit
Black Wire: to Ground
NOTE: If combine will be used with Hydraulic Deck Shift Header for end delivery windrowing, order B-2407
Harness and Support for deck shift switch. Installation instructions are included with the package. The deck
shift switch is supplied with the Hydraulic Deck Shift Header.
ATTACH ADAPTER TO COMBINE
Attach combine adapter to feeder housing of combine. See Mounting Instructions for your particular make of
combine on the following pages:
John Deere - page 34 Case IH - page 39 Gleaner - page 45
New Holland - page 52 Cat Lexion – page 59
NOTE: If a combine is not available, adapter can be attached to header with use of a forklift. See instruction
on page 65.
ATTACH HEADER
CAUTION: Read the Operator’s Manuals carefully to familiarize yourself with procedures and
controls before attaching header to combine.
NOTE: Hydraulic hose lengths and couplings are provided based on the latest available information from
combine manufacturers. Should these not be suitable for a particular model or production series, modify or
purchase the necessary components.
See page 6 for "Attaching Header to Combine".
See Header Operator's Manual for assembly instructions not related to the adapter.
ADJUSTMENTS & CHECKS
1. Check that feed draper rear roller moves up and down freely.
2. Run drapers slowly for 5 minutes to fill hydraulic lines, then check oil level at adapter reservoir.
Perform final adjustments and checks as listed on the "Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow insert) in the Header
Operator's Manual to ensure the machine is field-ready. Use the Operator's Manual for directions.