MacDon 871 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 6)

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HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING
ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE AND ADAPTER
1. Attach adapter to combine feeder housing. See
"Adapter Mounting Instruction" at back of book.
NOTE: If header has been previously attached
to windrower, remove linkage supports from
header lower legs. Connector shaft on header
back tube may remain installed.
2. Choose an area that is as level as possible,
and support both ends of cutterbar 8" (200
mm) off ground (A).
3. For headers with gauge wheels, block both
wheels front and rear, and be sure gauge
wheel pins are in stand position (L), both sides,
to support rear of header.
For headers without gauge wheels, be sure
header stand is secure in the down position
and supported 4 inches (100 mm) off ground
(B).
CAUTION: Be sure area is clear of
bystanders before starting engine.
4. Slowly drive combine forward, aligning float leaf
springs under header legs, until top link can be
connected. Connect top link (C).
NOTE: For headers with hydraulic top link, see
instruction in “Unloading & Assembly” section.
CAUTION: Always connect top link
before raising header.
IMPORTANT: Take care not to crush hydraulic
hoses when driving into header.
5. Raise adapter slowly, making sure float leaf
springs engage in header legs. Continue to lift
until header is fully raised. Stop engine and
remove key.
DANGER: To avoid bodily injury
from fall of raised header, engage
header lift cylinder stops when
working on or around raised
header. See your Combine Operator’s Manual
for details.
BLOCK CUTTERBAR
CONNECT TOP LINK BEFORE LIFTING
GAUGE WHEELS HEADER STAND
B