MacDon 873 Combine Adapter User Manual

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Form # 147069

Issue 09/06

Adapter Mounting Instructions

for Case IH 60, 77 & 80 Series Combines

ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE (continued)

3. Lower latch handle (E) (one each side of feeder

house) to hook pivot bar (F). Lift handle to over-

center position to lock. It should take 40 to 50

lbs. force (180 to 220 N) to move handle over-

center. Adjusting the torque of bolts (G) will

vary the handle force required. When handle

force is correct, tighten jam nuts (K).

4. Install pin (H) as shown to secure the latch

handle in locked position.

NOTE: If latches do not line up with pivot bar,

adjust adapter side frame panels by loosening

hardware at (L) (four bolts per side) and sliding

panels to suit.

5. Install pump as follows:

CAUTION: Pump may be hot. Wear

gloves when handling pump.

a. Remove pump from storage position (A) on

adapter and slide pump onto R/H feeder house

output shaft.

NOTE: The first time the pump is installed,

remove cap from bore of spline coupler. Hoses

may have to be loosened for proper alignment.

Tighten hoses after installation.

b. Engage pump torque arm on support arm on

adapter and secure with lynch pin at (B).

ENGAGE LOCKS - BOTH SIDES

PUMP STORED ON ADAPTER FRAME

PUMP IN WORKING POSITION

ADJUST SIDE PANELS TO ALIGN LATCHES