MacDon 872 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 11)

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962 GAUGE WHEELS - STAND POSITION
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING
DETACHING HEADER FROM COMBINE AND ADAPTER
(continued)
10. Raise header and engage header lift cylinder
stops.
11. Move 6" (150 mm) blocks from under adapter
feeder pan to the outside, about 18" (450 mm)
from each end of header.
12. For 962 headers with gauge wheels, remove
pins at gauge wheels and place in stand
position (B). Block both gauge wheels.
For 962 headers without gauge wheels, lower
header stand and place a 4 inch (100 mm)
block beneath stand.
13. For 972 Headers, lower header stand (E).
Place a 2x4 under stand only if required for
stability on soft ground. Place 2x4’s (40 mm
blocks) under cutterbar, about 18" (450 mm)
from each end of header.
14. Disengage header lift cylinder stops and lower
header onto blocks. Lower adapter until top link
is loose. Detach top link (F).
15. Lower adapter until float leaf springs are clear
of header legs and slowly back away from
header.
DISCONNECT TOP LINK
HEADER STAND - LOWERED
E