MacDon 873 Combine Adapter User Manual
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Form # 147069
Issue 09/06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................ 1
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 3
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION........................................................................................................................... 3
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 4, 5
SAFETY
Safety Alert Symbol & Signal Words ............................................................................................................ 6
Safety Signs.................................................................................................................................................. 7
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING
Attaching Header to Combine and Adapter ........................................................................................... 8 - 12
Detaching Header from Combine and Adapter..................................................................................... 13, 14
Detaching Header and Adapter from Combine........................................................................................... 15
Attaching Header and Adapter to Combine ................................................................................................ 16
OPERATION
Break-In Period........................................................................................................................................... 17
Draper Speed Control................................................................................................................................. 17
Header Flotation .................................................................................................................................. 18 - 21
Header Levelling......................................................................................................................................... 22
Header Angle.............................................................................................................................................. 23
Widening the Delivery Opening .................................................................................................................. 23
Windrowing with the Combine (Feed Pan Clearance Adjustment) ............................................................. 24
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Service Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 25
Recommended Lubricants.......................................................................................................................... 25
Enclosed Drive Lubricant Capacities .......................................................................................................... 25
Sealed Bearing Installation ......................................................................................................................... 26
Greasing the Adapter............................................................................................................................ 26, 27
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Safety.......................................................................................................................... 28
Hoses and Lines ...................................................................................................................................... 28
Hydraulic Schematic ................................................................................................................................ 28
Hydraulic Oil............................................................................................................................................. 29
Hydraulic Oil Filter.................................................................................................................................... 29
Flow Control Relief Pressure ................................................................................................................... 30
Gearbox Lubrication ................................................................................................................................... 31
Retracting Tine Drum.................................................................................................................................. 32
Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................... 33
Maintenance Record................................................................................................................................... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 35 - 37
ATTACHMENTS .............................................................................................................................................. 38
ASSEMBLY
Preparing the Adapter
Float Linkage Set-Up ......................................................................................................................... 39, 40
Side Deflector Position............................................................................................................................. 41
Feed Draper............................................................................................................................................. 42
Skid/Transition Plate .......................................................................................................................... 42, 43
Center Link .............................................................................................................................................. 44
Retracting Tine Drum Fingers.................................................................................................................. 44
Position Retracting Tine Drum ........................................................................................................... 45, 46
Preparing the Header .......................................................................................................................... 47 - 49
Adjustments and Checks ............................................................................................................................ 50
ADAPTER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Case IH 60, 77 & 80 Series ................................................................................................................. 51 - 53
Case AFX, New Holland CR & CX....................................................................................................... 54 - 57
John Deere .......................................................................................................................................... 58 - 69
Lexion .................................................................................................................................................. 70 - 78
Agco (Gleaner, Massey Ferguson & Challenger) ................................................................................ 79 - 87
INDEX .............................................................................................................................................................. 88