MacDon 873 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 79)

Form # 147069 Issue 09/06 77
Adapter Mounting Instructions
for Lexion Combines
ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE
1. Slowly drive combine up to adapter until lift lugs
(C) are hooked behind upper latches on adapter.
2. Raise feeder house to lift adapter, ensuring lift lugs
are properly engaged. Raise adapter fully.
WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or
death from unexpected start-up or fall
of raised attachment; stop engine,
remove key and engage lift cylinder
stop before proceeding with hook-up.
3. Lift handle (B) upward to engage lower pins (A).
4. Install pump as follows:
CAUTION: Pump may be hot. Wear
gloves when handling pump.
a. Remove pump from storage position (D) on
adapter and slide pump onto R/H feeder house
output shaft.
NOTE: The first time the pump is installed, remove
cap from bore of spline coupler. Hoses may have
to be loosened for proper alignment. Tighten
hoses after installation.
b. Engage pump torque arm on support arm on adapter
and secure with lynch pin at (E).
5. Tighten combine feeder chain and check clearances.
ALIGN LIFT LUGS WITH TOP LATCHES
C
A
B
ENGAGE LOWER PINS
D
PUMP STORED ON ADAPTER FRAME
E
PUMP IN WORKING POSITION
(HP FEEDER HOUSE SHOWN)