MacDon R85, Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
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STEP 20. INSTALL FLOAT
SPRINGS
a. Remove packing material from float spring.
b. Loosen jam nut (A), and remove drawbolt (B)
from spring.
IMPORTANT
The float spring for the left side has an
internal spring, and is heavier than the
right side spring. Ensure that heavier
spring is installed at left side.
c. Insert hook into bracket on header frame.
d. Install drawbolt (B) through anchor on carrier
frame, and re-install into spring.
e. Tighten spring drawbolt so that distance between
spring anchor to lock nut is approximately
5 inches (127 mm).
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the float spring system,
do NOT lower the header before tightening
jam nuts (A) against the springs.
NOTE
The float will be set during the Pre-Delivery
Checks after all components are installed.
B
A
5 in. (127 mm)
A
B