MacDon 872 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................3
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...................................................................................................................3
SAFETY
Safety Alert Symbol................................................................................................................................4
Signal Words .........................................................................................................................................4
Safety Signs ...........................................................................................................................................5
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING
Attaching Header to Combine and Adapter ........................................................................................6-9
Detaching Header from Combine and Adapter...............................................................................10,11
Detaching Header and Adapter from Combine....................................................................................12
Attaching Header and Adapter to Combine .........................................................................................13
OPERATION
Break-In Period ....................................................................................................................................14
Draper Speed Control ..........................................................................................................................14
Header Flotation ..................................................................................................................................15
Header Levelling ..................................................................................................................................16
Header Angle .......................................................................................................................................16
Widening the Delivery Opening ...........................................................................................................17
Windrowing with the Combine (972 Feed Pan Clearance Adjustment)...............................................17
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Service Procedures..............................................................................................................................18
Recommended Lubricants...................................................................................................................18
Enclosed Drive Lubricant Capacities ...................................................................................................18
Sealed Bearing Installation ..................................................................................................................19
Greasing the Adapter......................................................................................................................19,20
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System Safety ...................................................................................................................21
Hoses and Lines ...............................................................................................................................21
Hydraulic Schematic .........................................................................................................................21
Hydraulic Oil ......................................................................................................................................22
Hydraulic Oil Filter .............................................................................................................................22
Flow Control Relief Pressure ............................................................................................................23
Gearbox Lubrication.............................................................................................................................23
Retracting Tine Drum...........................................................................................................................24
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................25
Maintenance Record............................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................27, 28
ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................................................................29
ASSEMBLY
962 Header Completion Parts .............................................................................................................30
Header Side Drapers & Feeder Deck ..................................................................................................31
Feed Draper.........................................................................................................................................32
Center Link...........................................................................................................................................33
Position Retracting Tine Drum .............................................................................................................34
Electrical ..............................................................................................................................................35
Adjustments and Checks .....................................................................................................................36
ADAPTER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
John Deere .....................................................................................................................................37-41
Case IH ...........................................................................................................................................42-47
Gleaner ...........................................................................................................................................48-54
New Holland....................................................................................................................................55-61
Cat Lexion.......................................................................................................................................62-67
Attaching Adapter to Header (without combine) ..................................................................................68
Float Spring Removal or Installation ..............................................................................................69, 70
Float Limiter Installation: John Deere 50 Series, Contour Master & New Holland TR Combines .......71
INDEX .......................................................................................................................................................72