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Platform Set-up
Claas initial setup
Attaching Platform to Claas 500R and 570 series Combines.
For combine models not listed contact your dealer
The following instructions are designed to assist you attached your
Midwest Draper Platform
to the com-
bine in a safe and easy manner. Follow the instructions carefully and in the correct order to avoid difficul-
ties arising.
IMPORTANT: For Combine preparation see combine harvester’s operators manual.
Check feeder house
chain slate protrusion
past feeder house
face. If greater than
50mm (2in) remove
link out of feeder chain
more relevant when
fitting to second hand
combines).
Adjust top pivot ball
slide plate to its most
forward position
(adaptor moves away
from feed drum).
Adjust bottom adaptor link to max clear-
ance 640mm from centre to centre of link
pins (see diagram)
NOTE: Adaptor distance is to
obtain maximum clearance for
initial set-up only and NOT for
operating the platform.
Check that feed drum is in rear mount posi-
tion (see FEED DRUM ADJUSTMENTS
section in this manual).
Drive combine slowly forward until feeder
house is centered in platform adapter opening.
Raise feeder house until top latching lugs en-
gage into top pins of adapter. Raise to full
height set parking brake shut off engine and
remove the key. Lower safety stop onto the
hydraulic cylinder rod .
Unlatch adapter spring lock (C) and lower
handle (D) to engage platform locking pins (E).
640 mm
E
D
C
E
