MacDon 872 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 6)

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CONNECT TOP LINK BEFORE LIFTING
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 place supports (A) at both ends of
cutterbar. For 962 Headers use 6" (150 mm)
blocks. For 972 Headers use 2x4 (40 mm)
blocks.
3. For 962 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 972 headers and 962 headers without
gauge wheels, be sure header stand (B) is
secure in the down position. For 962 Headers
only, place a 4 inch (100 mm) block under
stand.
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.
IMPORTANT: For 972 Headers, when driving
into header, align notches in adapter feed pan
with retainers welded to cutterbar. Ensure that
pan goes under the retainer and on top of
cutterbar. The feeder house can be raised to
lower the front edge of the pan, and vice versa.
In soft ground conditions, a length of 2x4 under
the pan will prevent scooping dirt
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
GAUGE WHEELS - 962 HEADER STAND - 972
B