MacDon 873 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 76)

Form # 147069 Issue 09/06 74
Adapter Mounting Instructions
for Lexion Combines
PREPARING THE COMBINE
1. Check with Combine dealer to ensure combine is
equipped with tire size, rear ballast etc. to carry
larger headers.
2. Combine must be equipped with reel drive pump.
3. For Standard Feeder House Combines:
NOTE: For Header Pitch Feeder House Combines
proceed to step 4.
Attach pump support arm (C – straight support –
narrow standard feeder house) or (D – bent
support – wide standard feeder house) to right side
of combine feeder house faceplate as follows:
NOTE: Slot in support arm (C) or (D) must line up
with frame pivot.
•
Remove bolt on shield from plastic shield on R/H
side of feeder house.
•
Cut 5-1/2” (140mm) hole in plastic shield as
shown.
•
Remove plate and inner bar from feeder house.
Retain lockwashers and nuts for re-use, discard
bolts. Replace inner bar and install support (C)
or (D) against feeder house. Replace plate (H)
on outside.
•
Secure with M10 x 35 mm hex head bolts at (F)
and new M10 x 45 mm hex head bolts at (G),
reusing lockwashers and nuts from above.
•
Use straight support (C) shown in photo for
narrow standard feeder house model combines.
•
Use offset support (D) shown in illustration for
wide standard feeder house model combines.
IMPORTANT: Damage to combine and adapter may
occur if support arm (C) or (D) is not sandwiched
between feeder house and notched plate (H).
INSTALL PUMP SUPPORT ARM
STANDARD - NARROW FEEDER HOUSE
C N
G
F
H
INSTALL PUMP SUPPORT ARM
STANDARD - WIDE FEEDER HOUSE
D
H
F
G
COMBINE SHIELD CUTTING