MacDon FD75, Operator'S Manual

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5.2 Case IH Combines
5.2.1 Attaching Header to Case IH Combine
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected start-up of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
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B
A
Figure 5.1: Feeder House Lock
1. On the combine, ensure lock handle (A) is positioned so
hooks (B) can engage the adapter.
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B
Figure 5.2: Combine and Adapter
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
2. Start the engine and slowly drive the combine up to the
header until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under
adapter top cross member (B).
3. Raise the feeder house slightly to lift the header, ensuring
that the feeder saddle is properly engaged in the
adapter frame.
4. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
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A
D
C
Figure 5.3: Combine and Adapter
5. On the left side of feeder house, lift lever (A) on the
adapter and push handle (B) on the combine to engage
locks (C) on both sides of the feeder house.
6. Push down on lever (A) so that the slot in the lever engages
the handle and locks the handle in place.
7. If lock (C) does not fully engage the pin on the adapter,
loosen bolts (D) and adjust the lock. Retighten the bolts.
HEADER ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT