MacDon 873 Combine Adapter User Manual

Page 66

Form # 147069

Issue 09/06

OFFSET SUPPORT WITH CARRIER ANGLE

TRIM PANELS – CONTOUR MASTER

(L/H SHOWN)

Adapter Mounting Instructions

for John Deere Combines

PREPARING THE ADAPTER – JOHN DEERE CONTOUR MASTER COMBINES (ALL):

1. 9600,9610*, 9650 & 9660 Contour Master 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.

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. Contour Master Combines (all except 9600, 9610,

9650 & 9660 Straw Walker Combines):

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.

3. Contour Master only (all):

Move retracting tine drum forward from the factory

installed position to as shown on page 45.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the tine drum

and/or combine, leave drum mounting hardware loose

until the combine/adapter/header package is fully

together. Adjust center link (connecting header to

adapter) to minimum length, float header up, then

tighten drum mounting hardware.

4. Contour Master only (all):

Trim shaded area (F) off of plastic closure panels as shown.

5. Contour Master only (all):

Make sure bolt (G) and nut (H) are located in hole (J), (as shipped) for proper float.

OFFSET SUPPORT – DIRECT

FLOAT LOCKOUT – AS SHIPPED