MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 73)

SECTION 8.2 FD70 FLEXDRAPER AND ADAPTER
Form 169006
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Revision D
8.2 FD70 FLEXDRAPER/ADAPTER
8.2.1 Disassembly
a. Choose a level area, and place 6 inch (150 mm)
blocks under hinge area of cutterbar.
b. Lower header onto blocks so that header goes
into a ‘full frown’.
c. Fully retract tilt cylinder, and raise reel fully.
d. Stop engine, remove key, and engage reel props.
Refer to Section 9.9 REEL PROPS.
e. Place spring handles (A) in the lower slot to
UNLOCK.
CAUTION
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.
A child or even a pet could engage an idling
machine.
f. Remove the wing float linkage springs from the
adapter as follows:
1. Remove pin (B) from bracket so that springs
(C) drop free.
2. Re-install pin in bracket, and secure pin with
hairpin.
g. Disconnect adapter deck from cutterbar as
follows:
1. Start engine, and tilt header to “almost full
forward position” to increase clearance under
adapter feed draper.
2. Stop engine, and remove key.
WARNING
Keep hands clear of the area between guards
and sickle at all times.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or
handling sickles.
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CUTTERBAR 6 INCH BLOCKS LEVEL GROUND
REEL FROWN
B
C
UNLOCK
A