MacDon 872 Combine Adapter - Manual (Page 36)

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ASSEMBLY
ATTACH ADAPTER TO COMBINE
Attach combine adapter to feeder housing of combine. See Mounting Instructions for your particular make of
combine on the following pages:
John Deere - page 37 Case IH - page 42 Gleaner - page 48
New Holland - page 55 Cat Lexion – page 62
NOTE: If a combine is not available, adapter can be attached to header with use of a forklift. See instruction
on page 68.
ATTACH HEADER
CAUTION: Read the Operator’s Manuals carefully to familiarize yourself with procedures and
controls before attaching header to combine.
NOTE: Hydraulic hose lengths and couplings are provided based on the latest available information from
combine manufacturers. Should these not be suitable for a particular model or production series, modify or
purchase the necessary components.
See page 6 for "Attaching Header to Combine".
See Header Operator's Manual for assembly instructions not related to the adapter.
ADJUSTMENTS & CHECKS
1. Remove steel backsheet extensions for all 972 Headers. For 972 Headers on Case, New Holland TR,
Gleaner, or Cat 450/470/475 combines (11” Retracting Tine Drum), trim rubber closure flaps at (A) to fit
the shape of the header back tube. NOTE: Trim with center link adjusted to shortest operating position.
2. Check that feed draper rear roller moves up and down freely.
3. Run drapers slowly for 5 minutes to fill hydraulic lines, then check oil level at adapter reservoir.
Perform final adjustments and checks as listed on the "Pre-Delivery Checklist" (yellow inserts) in this manual
and the Header Operator's Manual to ensure the machine is field-ready.
A
A
TRIM CLOSURE FLAPS ON 972 HEADERS
Case, New Holland TR, Gleaner, or Cat 450/470/475