MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 251)

HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT
10. Connect center-link:
a. Pull pin (B) part way out of bracket, and remove
prop from under center-link (A).
b. Install pin (B) through center-link (A) and bracket,
and secure with lynch pin.
Figure 5.119: Center-Link
11. Connect reel hydraulics (A) at right end of adapter
matching colored cable ties.
CAUTION
Always connect center-link before fully raising
header.
CAUTION
Be sure all bystanders are clear of machine before
starting engine or engaging any header drives.
12. Start engine, and raise adapter slowly, making sure
adapter legs engage in header legs.
13. Raise header fully, stop engine, and remove key.
14. Engage header lift cylinder stops on combine.
Figure 5.120: Reel Hydraulics
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going
under header for any reason. Refer to the combine
operator’s manual for instructions regarding the
proper use and storage of header safety props.
15. Loosen nut and bolt (A), and reposition hook (B) as
shown to engage adapter arm. Tighten bolt and nut
(A).
16. Remove lift cylinder locks, start engine, and lower
header to ground. Adjust header angle to the
shallowest setting (shortest center-link).
17. Raise reel fully.
18. Shut down engine, and remove key from ignition.
19. Engage reel safety props.
Figure 5.121: Adapter Underside
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