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Platform Set-up
John Deere initial setup
Attaching Platform to John Deere 60 and 70 series combines.
NOTE: for combine models not listed contact Midwest Fabrication
The following instructions are designed to assist attaching a
MidWest Draper Platform
to the combine in a
safe and easy manner. Follow the instructions carefully and in the correct order to avoid difficulties arising.
IMPORTANT: For Combine preparation see combine harvester’s operators manual.
Remove feeder house shroud from feeder house (A).
Check feeder house chain slate protrusion past feeder house
face. If greater than 50mm (2in) remove link out of feeder chain
(see Combine operators manual)( more relevant when fitting to
second hand combines).
Adjust bottom adapter link (A) to 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 full
forward position (see FEED
DRUM ADJUSTMENTS in the
operators MANUAL)
Drive combine slowly forward
until feeder house is centered
in platform adapter opening.
Raise feeder house until top of
feeder house engages into top
beam of adapter. Raise to full
height set parking brake shut
off engine and remove the key.
Lower safety stop onto the hydraulic cylinder rod (refer to Combine Operator's Manual).
From LH side of platform remove hydraulic multi-coupler from storage and couple to combine hydrau-
lic coupling (A) (Refer to Combine Operator’s Manual)
IMPORTANT: to prevent damage to hydraulic compo-
nents ensure hydraulic coupling surfaces are clean.
Inspect combine latch pins (A) for alignment through adapter
latch plate and adjust latch plate to have clearance over latch
pin.
A
A
640 mm