MacDon FD70 for Combine Operators - Manual (Page 79)

SECTION 8.2 FD70 FLEXDRAPER AND ADAPTER
Form 169006
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Revision D
3. Position coupler (K) from adapter onto
receptacle, and push handle (J) to engage
pins on coupler.
4. Push handle to “closed position” until lock
button (H) snaps out.
k. Secure header to adapter as follows:
CAUTION
Always connect center-link before fully
raising header.
1. Raise adapter slowly, making sure adapter
legs engage in header legs. Raise header
fully, stop engine, and remove key.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from fall of
raised machine, always engage lift cylinder
stops before going under header for any
reason. See your Combine Operator’s Manual
for instructions for use and storage of header
lift cylinder stops.
2. Install bolts (D), spacers and lock washers
removed at step c. to secure adapter arms
(L) to header legs (M).
IMPORTANT
Do not install bolt longer than
1½ inches (38 mm).
3. Return stand (N) to “storage position”, and
secure with pin (O).
NOTE
45 FT header does not have a stand.
l. Place blocks under center section of header to
keep it about 6 inches off the ground.
m. Adjust header angle to “shallowest setting”
(shortest center-link).
n. Remove lift cylinder locks, and lower header to
blocks, and allow the header wings to go into full
frown mode.
o. Attach adapter deck to header cutterbar as
follows:
WARNING
Keep hands clear
of the area
between guards
and sickle at all
times.
1. If installed, remove bolts (P) at either side of
opening to allow attachment of adapter deck.
2. Position latches (Q) on transition pan (R) so
that chain (S) can be attached to the latch
hook.
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J
K
D
L
M
N
O
P
R
S Q