MacDon FD75 OM - Manual (Page 205)

HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT
5.2 Case IH Combines
5.2.1 Attaching Header to Case IH Combine
To attach the FD75 header to a Case IH combine, follow these steps.
1. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to header
until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under the
adapter top cross member (B).
2. Raise feeder house slightly to lift header, ensuring
feeder saddle is properly engaged in adapter frame.
CAUTION
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before
leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or
even a pet could engage an idling machine.
Figure 5.1: Combine and Adapter
3. Lift lever (A) on adapter at left side of feeder house,
and push handle (B) on combine to engage locks (C)
on both sides of the feeder house.
4. Push down on lever (A) so that slot in lever engages
handle to lock handle in place.
5. If lock (C) does not fully engage pin on adapter when
lever (A) and handle (B) are engaged, loosen bolts (D),
and adjust lock as required. Retighten bolts.
Figure 5.2: Combine and Adapter
6. Open cover (A) on header.
7. Push in lock button (B), and pull handle (C) to full
open position.
8. Clean coupler on header.
Figure 5.3: Hydraulic Receptacle
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