Maintenance/service – MacDon 873 Combine Adapter User Manual
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Form # 147069
Issue 09/06
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
GREASING THE ADAPTER
100 Hours or Annually (continued):
2. Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearings (C) –
two fittings.
Replace bearings every 500 hours or annually.
3. Feeder Draper Drive Roller Bearing (D) –
one fitting at right end of roller
NOTE: To avoid damage to bearing seal, when
greasing drive roller bearing use a single slow
stroke of grease gun.
Replace bearing every 500 hours or annually.
FEED DECK CLEANOUT
If operating in conditions which plug the feed deck
with dirt, remove cover (A) to allow dirt to fall out. If
seed loss is a concern, replace cover after
cleaning out inner area. Cover bolts are in keyhole
of frame. Loosen hardware, then slide cover until
bolts exit keyhole.
4. Lower Link Pins (E) – four fittings (two per side)
FEEDER DRAPER IDLER ROLLER BEARINGS
C
E
LOWER LINK PINS – REAR OF ADAPTER
FEEDER DRAPER DRIVE ROLLER BEARING
D
E
LOWER LINK PINS – FRONT OF ADAPTER
A
FEED DECK CLEANOUT COVER