Caution – MacDon FD75 OM User Manual

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HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT

3.

Ensure latches (A) at front corners of adapter are
rotated towards the rear of adapter.

CAUTION

Be sure all bystanders are clear of machine before
starting engine or engaging any header drives.

Figure 5.116: Latches

4.

Start engine, and lower combine feeder house so that
adapter arms (B) are aligned with header balance
channels (B).

5.

Drive slowly forward, maintaining alignment between
adapter arms (A) and header balance channels (B).

6.

Keep adapter arms (A) just under the balance channels
(B) to ensure adapter legs seat properly in the header
linkage supports at (C).

IMPORTANT:

Keep hydraulic hoses clear to prevent damage
when driving into header.

7.

Continue forward until adapter arms (A) contact stops
in balance channels (B).

Figure 5.117: Adapter Underside

8.

Adjust length of center-link (A) with header angle
hydraulics to approximately align eye (B) on center-link
with hole in header bracket.

9.

Shut down engine, and remove key.

Figure 5.118: Center-Link

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