MacDon 873 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 73)

Form # 147069 Issue 09/06 71
Adapter Mounting Instructions
for Lexion Combines
PREPARING THE ADAPTER
1. Remove retracting tine drum (RTD) hanger bolts (A)
as shown, both sides of adapter. Retain hardware
for re-use.
NOTE: Place RTD around the front-left of adapter
frame to allow installation of the feed deck from the
front.
CAUTION: Support RTD to avoid injury or
damage once bolts are removed.
2. Slide feed deck (B) against back frame member.
3. Lift front of feed deck (B) up so that rear hook (C)
engages frame as shown. Pull feed deck forward.
NOTE: Be sure that rear notch in center of feed deck
(B) is properly aligned with tab on frame.
4. Re-install RTD into adapter frame, using existing
hardware removed in step 1.
NOTE: Refer to page 45 for proper RTD positioning.
5. Connect feed deck hydraulic hoses to RTD and
adapter hydraulic valve block as follows:
• Disconnect hose end (D) from bottom port of
draper drive motor.
• Disconnect hose end (F) from front port of RTD
motor.
• Connect hose end (D) to front port of RTD
motor.
• Connect hose end (F) to lower port of draper
drive motor.
NOTE: For wide deck adapters, ensure hoses (D &
F) are routed behind elbow (E) to prevent crop from
hanging up or rubbing on hoses.
A
B
C
B
ENSURE HOOK (C) ENGAGES FRAME
D
F
HOSES AS SHIPPED
F
D
HOSES AFTER ROUTING
E