MacDon 873 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 52)

Form # 147069 Issue 09/06 50
ASSEMBLY
ATTACH ADAPTER TO COMBINE
Attach combine adapter to feeder housing of combine. See Preparation and Mounting Instructions specific to
your particular make of combine on the following pages:
Case IH 20 Series – pg. 51 New Holland CR & CX & Case AFX – pg. 54 John Deere – pg. 58
Lexion – pg. 70 Agco – pg. 79
The Preparation and Mounting Instructions for other models of combines will be provided on a separate insert.
ATTACH HEADER
CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manuals carefully to familiarize yourself with procedures and
controls before attaching header to combine.
NOTE: Hydraulic hose lengths and couplings are provided based on the latest available information from
combine manufacturers. Should these not be suitable for a particular model or production series, modify or
purchase the necessary components.
See page 8 for "Attaching Header to Combine".
See Header Operator's Manual for assembly instructions not related to the adapter.
ADJUSTMENTS & CHECKS
1. Check that feed draper rear roller moves up and
down freely.
2. Run drapers slowly for 5 minutes to fill hydraulic
lines, then check oil level at adapter reservoir.
3. Check combine face plate angle as follows:
•
Set adapter float so float arm is resting on down
stop.
• Lower header to just contact the ground with the
center link fully retracted.
• Indicator (A) at left side of adapter frame should
point to back edge of frame as shown. This
provides optimum range of adjustment of the
header angle at the center link.
• For combines with adjustable face plate angle, if
indicator does not point as above, adjust face
plate angle to suit. See your Combine Operator’s
Manual for adjustment instructions.
Perform final adjustments and checks as listed on the "Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow inserts) in this manual
and the Header Operator's Manual to ensure the machine is field-ready.
A
CHECK FOR OPTIMUM FACE-PLATE ANGLE