MacDon CA20 Operators Manual - Manual (Page 44)

D50 & D60 HEADER/ADAPTER
Form 169009 42 Model Year - 2009
6 HEADER/ADAPTER
DISASSEMBLY AND
ASSEMBLY
Using this procedure, the adapter remains
attached to the combine and is appropriate
when detaching the D50 or D60 Harvest
Header for use on a windrower or when
changing headers. The procedure is the same
for all makes and models of combines.
The D50 and D60 Harvest Header can be
attached to the adapter from either field
configuration or transport configuration.
6.1 D50 AND D60 HARVEST
HEADER/ADAPTER
6.1.1 DISASSEMBLY
a. Choose a level area, lower header to ground,
and raise reel fully. Set header tilt to almost full
forward to increase clearance under adapter
feed draper.
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.
b. Stop engine, remove key, and engage reel
props. Refer to D50 and D60 Harvest
Header/FD70 FlexDraper Operators Manual.
c. Disconnect adapter deck from cutterbar as
follows:
WARNING
Keep hands clear of the area between
guards and sickle at all times.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or
handling sickles.
1. Rotate latch (A) with a 15/16 wrench (or
equivalent) on hex (B) to raise feed deck so
that bolt (C) can be removed. Repeat for
other side of feed draper.
2. Rotate latches to lower adapter deck.
3. Remove chain (D) from hook. Rotate latch
back to original position and reinstall bolts
(C).
d. Engage the adapter float locks by lifting lever
(E) until it latches into the lock position.
NOTE
Stabilizer/Transport wheels can be used
in combination with the stand to support
header.
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C
D A
A
B
E
UNLOCK
LOCK