MacDon FD75 OM User Manual
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15. Place a 6 in. (150 mm) block (A) under the header leg.
This will assist with disconnecting the center-link.
16. Disengage combine lift cylinder locks, start engine, and
lower header until the header leg rests on the block or
stabilizer wheels are the ground.
Figure 5.108: Supporting Header
17. Disconnect hydraulic center-link:
a.
Remove lynch pin and clevis pin (A), and then lift
center-link (B) clear of bracket.
b.
Replace pin (A), and secure with lynch pin.
NOTE:
Feeder house may need to be raised or lowered,
or length of link adjusted, to relieve load on link.
Figure 5.109: Hydraulic Center-Link
18. Disconnect electrical connector (B).
19. Disconnect knife and draper drive hydraulic hoses (A)
at bracket. Cap off ends immediately to avoid loss of
oil.
NOTE:
• If on the ground: Push reel fully forward to
reduce oil loss.
• If on transport: Pull reel fully back.
20. Store and secure hoses on adapter frame.
Figure 5.110: Header Connections
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