MacDon 873 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 74)

Form # 147069 Issue 09/06 72
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Adapter Mounting Instructions
for Lexion Combines
PREPARING THE ADAPTER (cont’d.)
6. Attach rear deflectors (D) to RTD supports using four
3/8 x 3/4 inch carriage bolts and locknuts supplied.
NOTE: At front two holes, be sure to place lock
washers (E) between rear deflector (D) and side
deflector as shown. (Front slot hardware removed
for photo clarity). Refer to page 41 & 45 for rear
deflector opening width.
7. Attach front side deflectors (J) to RTD supports with
four 3/8 x 3/4 inch carriage bolts and locknuts
supplied.
8. IMPORTANT – RTD is pre-assembled with a total of
23 fingers.
To improve feeding for Lexion 460, 465, 480, 480R,
485, 485R & 590R combines, a total of 8 additional
fingers have to be added.
Add fingers to RTD as follows:
Remove outermost RTD opening covers (B) at
each end (retain hardware (A) for re-use).
Add four outermost hairpins (C), fingers (D) and
guides (G) per side (retain hardware E & F for
re-use).
NOTE: Ensure hairpins (C) are installed in same
direction as factory installed hairpins.
9. Install four finger hole covers (H) per side (supplied)
using hardware (E) & (F) removed above.
10. Install RTD opening covers (B) using hardware (A)
removed in step 8.
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E
INSTALL DEFLECTOR HARDWARE