MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 68)

SECTION 8.1 D50, D60 HEADER AND ADAPTER
Form 169006
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Revision D
8.1.2 Assembly
The D50 and D60 Harvest Header can be
attached to the adapter from either Field
configuration or Transport configuration.
NOTE
Stabilizer/Transport wheels can be
used in combination with the stand to
support header.
a. Remove lynch pin, and remove pin (A) from each
header leg. Temporarily store in safe place for
re-installation.
b. If not installed, install vibration dampers on ends
of adapter arms as follows:
1. Locate damper (B) onto adapter arm (C).
2. Secure with spacer (D), bolt (E), washer, and
lock-washer.
c. Prop up center-link (F) (hydraulic shown) with pin
(or equivalent tool).
d. Lower combine feeder house so that adapter
arms (C) are aligned with header legs (G).
e. Slowly drive forward, again aligning adapter arms
and header legs.
f. Keep adapter arm (C) height just under the
header leg (G) to ensure adapter leg seats
properly in the header linkage supports.
IMPORTANT
Keep hydraulic hoses clear to prevent
damage when driving into header.
g. Continue forward until adapter arm contacts stop
in header leg. Raise adapter slightly.
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C
G
E
B
C D
F
HOOK TYPE
F
EYE TYPE
A