MacDon 873 Combine Adapter User Manual

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Form # 147069

Issue 09/06

OFFSET SUPPORT WITH CARRIER ANGLE

Adapter Mounting Instructions

for John Deere Combines

PREPARING THE ADAPTER – JOHN DEERE 50 SERIES COMBINES:

1. 50 series (except 9650), STS, CTS & CTSII Level Land :

Install pump torque arm support (A) (with offset) to R/H

bolt-on support panel (G) of adapter with 5/8 x 1-3/4 inch

hex head bolt and flange nut.

NOTE: If lynch pin cannot be installed in working

position, move washer between torque arm link (A) and

support (B). See attaching Adapter to Combine.

2. 9650 Straw Walker Combines:

Install support carrier angle (B) to R/H frame member of

adapter with two 1/2 x 1-1/4 inch carriage bolts and nuts.

Attach offset pump torque arm link (A) to support angle

(B) with 5/8 x 1-3/4 inch hex head bolt and flange nut.

3. 9650 Combines & Straw Walker:

To improve feeding, add one tine to each end of

retracting tine drum.

4. All Combines (except Contour Master with dust shields

removed):

Move bolt (D) and nut (E) to hole (F) for proper float.

5. ALL 50 Series Combines:
Mount pump to gearbox using four Allan head screws

(H) supplied. Secure pump in storage position on R/H
side of adapter frame using lynch pin (J) as shown.

NOTE: Torque Allan screws (H) to 14 ft.lbs (20 N.m).
NOTE: Be sure to place flat washer (K) supplied in kit

between pump and gearbox prior to installing Allan
screws (H).

OFFSET SUPPORT – DIRECT

FLOAT LOCKOUT – REPOSITION HARDWARE