MacDon 963 Harvest Header - Manual (Page 36)

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TRANSPORT
Gauge Wheels / Transport Option
CONVERTING FROM TRANSPORT TO
FIELD POSITION (continued)
9. At right hand dual wheel assembly:
· Remove hairpins and bars (F) and (D) from
transport position at cutterbar anchor.
· Lower cutterbar support (E) and rotate bar (F)
to storage position shown. Secure with hairpin.
10. Rotate wheel beam 90 ° , moving wheel from
under cutterbar to field position.
NOTE: The pivot shaft on the right wheel beam
can be installed at right or left side of wheel
support. This allows field positioning of the
beam either "inboard" (towards center of
header) or "outboard" (towards end of header).
See Assembly section, page 65 for installation
details.
11. Install bar (D) and two hair pins in field position
shown, contacting edge of support (J). This
prevents beam from swinging under raised
header in field position.
12. Raise beam and install L-pin (L) in one of two
field positions. (See "Gauge Wheel Field
Positions" on page 18.)
13. Disengage float lockout on combine adapter. If
installed, and extend center link to desired
operating position.
14. Lower header to cutting height and move reel
to desired operating position.
Storage Procedure
Do the following at the end of each operating season:
1. Clean the header thoroughly.
CAUTION: Never use gasoline, naphtha or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These
materials may be toxic and/or flammable.
2. Cover cutterbar and sickle guards to prevent injury from accidental contact.
Also:
3. Store machine in a dry protected place if possible. If machine is stored outside, cover with a waterproof
canvas or other protective material.
4. If machine is stored outside, remove drapers and store in a dark, dry place.
NOTE: If drapers are not removed, store header with cutterbar lowered so water/snow will not accumulate
on drapers. This accumulation of weight puts excessive stress on drapers and header.
5. Lower header onto blocks to keep cutterbar off the ground.
6. Lower reel completely. If stored outside, tie reel to frame to prevent rotation caused by wind.
7. Repaint all worn or chipped painted surfaces to prevent rust.
8. Lubricate the machine thoroughly, leaving excess grease on fittings to keep moisture out of bearings. Oil
cutterbar and apply grease to exposed threads and sliding surfaces of components.
9. Check for worn or broken components and repair or order replacements from your dealer. Attention to
these items right away will save time and effort at beginning of next season.
10. Replace or tighten any missing or loose hardware. See Specifications section, page 10 for torque charts.
R/H WHEELS - FIELD POSITION
(INBOARD POSITION SHOWN)
E
F
J
L
D