MacDon Industries Ltd.
680 Moray Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3J 3S3
T. (204) 885-5590 f. (204) 895-9146 www.macdon.com
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Revision B
U&A, Dealer
– C Series
ii.
Loosen hardware, adjust plates as needed to engage lock, and retighten hardware (John
Deere, Figure 5).
iii.
Make similar adjustment as needed on Case IH and Massey Ferguson configured headers.
b.
Secure Header Latch Mechanism
i.
This varies for combine type; ensure locking pins are seated before proceeding (adjustment
of latch mechanism may be needed for proper seating).
c.
Attach Drivelines to Combine
i.
Note: chopping and folding headers will have a driveline attach to each side of the combine
feederhouse.
ii.
Ensure driveline guard retention chain is secured to the guard and driveline storage bracket,
and the guard seal is flush with the header gearbox (Figure 6).
d.
Attaching Hydraulic and Electrical Bulkhead to Combine/Header
i.
Varies for combine type (note: securing John Deere bulkhead also engages locking pins).
7.
Attaching Snouts
a.
Lift header and remove green wire and bungee straps securing snouts in shipping position (Figure 7).
b.
Remove snout pivot hardware and install snout on bushings, reinstall hardware and torque to 100 Nm.
Figure 5: John Deere header latch (left), and latch adjustment hardware (right).
Figure 6: Driveline guard retention chain (left) and guard seal to gearbox (right).
