20 CropHawk Draper Platform Operators Manu-
Platform Set-up
AGCO initial set up
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Attaching Platform to Gleaner R6 and A86 series / Massey Ferguson 9005 Combines.
For combine models not listed contact your dealer
The following instructions are designed to assist you attached your
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 high attachment lugs (A) (see diagram ) and install
short attachment lugs to top of feeder house
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 bottom adapter link (A) to 640mm
from centre to centre
of link pins (see diagram)
NOTE: Step 3 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 ADJUST-
MENTS in the operators
MANUAL)
Drive combine slowly for-
ward until feeder house is
centered in platform adapt-
er 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 stor-
age and couple to combine hydraulic coupling (Refer to Combine
Operator’s Manual)
IMPORTANT: to prevent damage to hydraulic components en-
sure hydraulic coupling surfaces are clean.
5.
Engage over centre feeder house platform lock (C) (refer to
combine operator manual).
A
C
640 mm
