INTRODUCTION This Manual contains information on the adapter which is required to allow attachment of the MacDon Model 962 and 972 Harvest Header to the various models of combines (see list on cover). NOTE: This supplement does not provide all the information required to operate the header. It must be used in conjunction with your Harvest Header and Combine Operator’s Manuals. CAREFULLY READ ALL MANUALS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE OR USE THE MACHINE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................1 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................3 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...................................................................................................................3 SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol..........................
SPECIFICATIONS FEED DRAPER DRIVE Hydraulic: Pump driven from right side of feeder house, reversible with combine feeder chain 600 to 765 feet/min. (180 to 230 metres/min.), varies with combine Self-tracking rubber coated polyester fabric with rubber slats FEED DRAPER SPEED FEED DRAPER MATERIAL FEED DRAPER WIDTH: John Deere & New Holland TX, Cat Lexion Case, Gleaner, & New Holland TR 55.9 inches (1420 mm) 38.
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the header. This symbol means: ATTENTION ! BECOME ALERT ! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ! Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol. Why is SAFETY important to you? 3 BIG REASONS · ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL · ACCIDENTS COST · ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED SIGNAL WORDS Note the use of the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with safety messages.
SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS • • • • The safety signs below appear on the combine adapter. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times Replace safety signs that are missing or become illegible. If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign. • Safety signs are available from your Dealer Parts Department. To install safety signs: 1. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry. 2.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE AND ADAPTER 1. Attach adapter to combine feeder housing. See "Adapter Mounting Instruction" at back of book. NOTE: If header has been previously attached to windrower, remove linkage supports from header lower legs. Connector shaft on header back tube may remain installed. 2. Choose an area that is as level as possible, and support both ends of cutterbar 8" (200 mm) off ground (A). BLOCK CUTTERBAR 3.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE AND ADAPTER (continued) 6. Remove ¾ x 7 ½” bolt and lock nut from storage position (J) (or, on first use, from shipping position [G]) and install to lock adapter to header at (H). Move clevis pin from float lockout position (G) to storage position (J). Install lynch pin to capture clevis pin. NOTE: It may be necessary to rock header by lifting at divider to properly position float frame at header leg joint. Repeat at other leg.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE AND ADAPTER (continued) 8. Make the hydraulic line connections: Reel drive pressure and return lines: Connect two hoses between header and combine. Reel lift line: Connect one hose between header and combine. Draper drive pressure and return lines: Connect two hoses between header and adapter.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE AND ADAPTER (continued) 14. Install anchors to clamp feed pan to cutterbar as shown. 15. Check for 0 to 5 mm (3/16 inch) clearance between front of adapter feed pan and cutterbar. Adjust clearance as follows: a. Raise the header. Stop engine and remove key. DANGER: To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, engage header lift cylinder stops when working on or around raised header. See your Combine Operator’s Manual for details. b.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING DETACHING HEADER FROM COMBINE AND ADAPTER Using this procedure, adapter will remain attached to the combine. This would be appropriate when header is to be used as a windrower. Instructions for detaching both header and adapter from combine are given on page 12. 1. Choose a level area. Lower the reel and raise the header. Stop engine and remove key.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING DETACHING HEADER FROM COMBINE AND ADAPTER (continued) 10.Move blocks from under adapter feeder pan to the outside, about 18" (450 mm) from each end of header. 11.For headers with gauge wheels, remove pins at gauge wheels and place in stand position (B). Block both gauge wheels. For headers without gauge wheels, lower header stand (E) and place a 4 inch (100 mm) block beneath stand. GAUGE WHEELS - STAND POSITION E HEADER STAND - LOWERED 12.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING DETACHING HEADER AND ADAPTER FROM COMBINE Using this procedure, adapter will remain attached to the header. This would be appropriate when detaching header for transport. Instructions for detaching header only from adapter and combine are given on page 10. 1. Choose a level area. Lower the reel and raise the header. Stop engine and remove key. DANGER: To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, engage header lift cylinder stops when working on or around raised header.
HEADER ATTACHING & DETACHING ATTACHING HEADER AND ADAPTER TO COMBINE 1. If applicable, block both gauge wheels front and rear (B). NOTE: Choose an area that is as level as possible. CAUTION: Be sure area is clear of bystanders before starting engine. 2. Drive combine slowly forward and engage feeder house lifting device in adapter top cross member. See Mounting Instruction for your make of combine at back of book for details. BLOCK GAUGE WHEELS 3. Raise header, stop engine and remove key.
OPERATION BREAK-IN PERIOD A 1. Run drapers slowly for 5 minutes to fill hydraulic lines, then check oil level at (A). Maintain level between LOW and FULL when oil is cold. NOTE: Breather screw on cap (A) has been tightened for shipping. Loosen screw before operating adapter. D 2. Change the hydraulic oil filter (D) on combine adapter after 50 hours operation and every 250 hours thereafter. 3. Change gearbox oil after 50 hours operation and every 1000 hours or 3 years thereafter.
OPERATION HEADER FLOTATION IMPORTANT: To avoid: - frequent breakage of sickle components - scooping soil - soil build-up at cutterbar in wet conditions, set header float as light as possible without causing excessive bouncing. To check header float: 1. Raise feeder house and engage lift cylinder stops. 2. Be sure float lock out pins are removed from position (C). 3. Disengage lift cylinder stops and lower header so the cutterbar is 1 to 6 inches (25 to 150 mm) above the ground.
OPERATION HEADER LEVELLING Adjust header levelling with header at the flattest angle. See Header Angle, below. 1. With header on level ground, lower header so cutterbar is 2 to 4 inches (50 to 100 mm) off the ground. 2. Check level of header by measuring cutterbar to ground at both ends. 3. To lower cutterbar on one end, remove a shim (C) from between rubber pads (D) and angle (E). Adjust shim quantity side to side, placing from 0 to 2 shims to level header.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SERVICE PROCEDURES CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers: 1. Fully lower header and reel. If it is necessary to service in the raised position, first engage header lift cylinder stops and reel props. 2. Disengage header drive clutch. 3. Stop engine and remove key. 4. Engage park brake. 5. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Park on level surface when possible. Block wheels securely. Follow all recommendations in your Combine Operator’s Manual.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS GREASE SAE Multi-Purpose High Temperature Grease with Extreme Pressure (EP) Performance and containing at least 1.5% molybdenum disulphide. Also acceptable is an SAE Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease. HYDRAULIC OIL Use single grade trans-hydraulic oil. To prevent machine damage, do not use engine oil.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE GREASING THE ADAPTER See "Recommended Lubricants" in this section for recommended greases. The adapter has four greasing points as shown on the following page. Use the hour meter in the combine cab and the "Maintenance Checklist" provided to keep a record of scheduled maintenance. Procedure: 1. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit. 2. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease overflows fitting. 3.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE GREASING THE ADAPTER (continued) 100 Hours or Annually: 1. Cross Auger Bearing (B) - one fitting B CROSS AUGER BEARING 2. Feed Draper Idler Roller Bearings (C) two fittings Replace bearings every 500 hours or annually. C FEEDER DRAPER IDLER ROLLER BEARINGS 3. Feeder Draper Drive Roller Bearing (D) one fitting NOTE: To avoid damage to bearing seal, when greasing drive roller bearing use a single slow stroke of grease gun. Replace bearing every 500 hours or annually.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks. WARNING: Avoid high-pressure fluids. Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles that eject fluids under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (continued) A Hydraulic Oil The combine adapter’s hydraulic system provides oil for the draper and feed auger drives. Check oil level every 25 hours at dipstick (A). Maintain level between "LOW" and "FULL" marks. Capacity: - Full system: 25 litres (6.6 U.S. gallons) - Tanks only: 17 litres (4.5 U.S. gals.) Type – See recommended lubricants, page 18. C Change hydraulic oil every 1000 hours or 3 years To change hydraulic oil: 1. Remove dipstick cap (A). 2.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (continued) Flow Control Relief Pressure A possible cause of insufficient draper speed is low relief pressure. To check relief pressure: 1. Attach a 5000 psi (34.5 MPa) pressure gauge in gauge port (GP) of valve block. 2. Install a needle valve between orange colour coded male coupler on adapter and orange colour coded female coupler on header. 3. Set flow control knob to number 6 on dial. 4. Run combine engine at operating speed. 5. Engage header drive. 6.
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE GEARBOX LUBRICATION Change gearbox oil every 1000 hours or 3 years. Box capacity: 450 mL (15 U.S. oz.) B B B Lubricant: SAE 85W-140 gear lube (API Service Classification GL-5). Breather plug – (B) Level plug – (L) Drain plug – (D) L L L D D D NH, JD Contour Master & JD 50 Series Level Land CASE, GLEANER & JD Level Land prior to 50 Series CAT LEXION CROSS AUGER Crops such as flax may wrap on cross auger. To remedy this, try removing beaters (A).
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following maintenance schedule is a listing of periodic maintenance procedures, organized by service intervals. For detailed instructions, see the specific headings in Maintenance/Service section. Use "Recommended Lubricants" as specified under that heading. Service Intervals The recommended service intervals are in hours of operation. Use the hour meter in the combine to indicate when the next service interval has been reached.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Adapter Serial No. Combine this record with the record in the Harvest Header Operator’s Manual. See Maintenance/Service section for details on each procedure. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION: ✔ - Check ● - Lubricate ▲ - Change Hour Meter Reading: Serviced By: Maintenance Procedure BREAK-IN See “Break-In Period” in Operation section for checklist.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION REF. Speed control set too low. Increase control setting. 14 Relief pressure too low. Increase relief pressure to 2750 psi. 23 Side drapers running too fast, piling material in center of feeder draper. Reduce draper speed. 14 Auger too far from front drum of feeder house. Swing auger back or move front drum forward. (Check clearance with drum fully floated.) * Build-up of material at corners of feeder house.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION REF. Crop susceptible to wrapping. e.g. flax • Remove auger beaters. • Remove cross auger. 24 Fluffy crop not aggressively fed by auger. Extend auger beaters. 24 Heavy crop plugging between auger & feed draper Raise auger. 24 Crop back feeds on center feed draper Excessive clearance from combine feed drum to adapter feed draper. Add feeder chain links as necessary to achieve less clearance between feed drum and feed draper.
ATTACHMENTS PLASTIC WEAR STRIP WholeGoods order no: B2896 – Case, Gleaner, NH TR B2897 – John Deere, Cat, NH TX For use in conditions where soil adheres to steel. Plastic wear strip attaches to feed pan skid plate. Installation instructions are included with kit.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL HEADER SIDE DRAPERS & SET DECK DEFLECTORS 1. Connect side drapers according to chart supplied with drapers, or see your Header Operator’s Manual. IMPORTANT: Cut off any excess flap only after drapers have been connected and tensioned and overlap at sides of feed draper deck has been checked (Step 2). 2. For proper feeding in most crops, the header side draper idler rollers should be set to an opening of: 59.5” (1510 mm) for wide deck adapters: John Deere and New Holland TX 41.
ASSEMBLY ADAPTER PREPARATION 1. Remove shipping brace (painted yellow) and parts strapped to adapter. 2. Install pump in storage position. (See Mounting Instruction for your combine, beginning on page 34.) INSTALL FEED DRAPER ON COMBINE ADAPTER 1. Loosen nut (G), both sides, and pull up on idler roller to rotate to position (A). Nut (G) must be loose enough that idler arm easily passes by adjusting rod (J). NOTE: Rod (J) may come out of position when lifting idler roller.
ASSEMBLY ATTACH CENTER LINK For mechanical center link (G), attach to adapter frame with clevis and lynch pins as shown, with locking collar (H) forward and pointing upward. For hydraulic center link: 1) Attach quick-couplers (not included) matching the type on your combine to end of hoses. Adapter fittings are included in kit to allow installation of quick couplers on hoses. Use the O-ring (A) (provided in kit) on the 3/8 tube of the selected adapter fitting.
ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL HARNESS Attach electrical harness extension, (shipped with adapter) to your header wiring harness. This allows connection to combine harness for operation of amber lights on header. NOTE: For combines that do not have a harness connector for feeder house attachments, order Wiring Harness (MacDon Part No.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for John Deere Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Mount reel lift coupler assembly (F) to outside of left header leg with two 3/8 NC x 3/4 carriage bolts and flange nuts as shown. Connect header reel lift hose to reel lift coupler assembly (F). 962 Header only: Attach reel lift hose (from header completion package) at left of delivery opening as follows: For 30’ headers the reel lift hose connects to hydraulic line (D). For 36’ headers the reel lift hose connects to hose (E).
Adapter Mounting Instructions for John Deere Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER 1. Level Land Prior to 50 series Feeder House: Install pump torque arm support (A) to bolt welded to R/H frame member of adapter using 3/4” locknut at (K). Orient support as shown. Contour Master and 50 series Level Land Feeder House: Install pump torque arm support (B) to bolt welded to R/H frame member of adapter using 3/4” locknut at (L). Orient support as shown.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for John Deere Combines PREPARING THE COMBINE 1. For 7720, 9500 and CTS combines, check with Combine dealer to ensure combine is equipped with tire size, rear ballast etc. to carry larger headers. 2. IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to feeder house and/or adapter feed auger, remove feeder house dust shields (A). NOTE: Contour master shields are not removable. The adapter feed auger has been moved forward to compensate for this. A B 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for John Deere Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE 1. Slowly drive combine up to adapter until lift lugs (C) are directly under adapter top cross member. C 2. Raise feeder house to lift adapter, ensuring lift lugs are properly engaged. Raise adapter fully. WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised attachment; stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stop before proceeding with hook-up. ALIGN LIFT LUGS UNDER ADAPTER FRAME 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for John Deere Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE (continued) 4. Install pump as follows: a. Remove pump from storage position (A) on adapter and slide pump onto R/H feeder house output shaft. NOTE: The first time the pump is installed, hoses may have to be loosened for proper alignment. Tighten hoses after installation. b. Engage pump torque arm on support arm on adapter and secure with lynch pin at (B).
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Case IH Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Attach the reel drive plumbing as follows: 962 Headers: (see next page for 972) a. 30 ft. 962 Header: Remove the existing mount for the reel drive couplers at right header leg. Remove the two hoses connecting the couplers to steel lines. A 36 ft. 962 Header: Detach the two rear hoses inside center reel arm (connected to hoses leading to the reel drive motor). Remove rear hoses, couplers and mounting plate. b.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Case IH Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Attach the reel drive plumbing as follows: G 972 Headers: (see previous page for 962) a. Headers with 2-Arm Reel: Remove the existing mount for the reel drive couplers at right header leg. (Remove the two elbows along with the couplers and mount.) Headers with 3-Arm Reel: Detach the two hoses at the reel drive motor, and remove the couplers and mounting plate. b.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Case IH Combines PREPARING THE HEADER (continued) 2. Connect the male coupler with 1/4 NPT adapter (from combine adapter package) to the reel lift hose on the header. 962 Header only: Attach reel lift hose (from header completion package) at left of delivery opening as follows: For 30’ headers the reel lift hose connects to hydraulic line (D). For 36’ headers the reel lift hose connects to hose (E). INSTALL REEL LIFT HOSE - 962 HEADER 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Case IH Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER 1. Install feeder house support (C) (from adapter package) onto the adapter frame with one 1/2 x 1 flange bolt at (D) and three 1/2 x 1 carriage bolts and flange nuts at (E). Repeat at other side. NOTE: For attachment to top beam, engage carriage bolts in keyhole slots. 2. Attach filler (F) with one 1/2 x 1¼ carriage bolt and flange nut. Repeat at other side. 3. Install lower latch pivot bars (B) in adapter frame.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Case IH Combines PREPARING THE COMBINE D 1. For 1460, 1660, 1666, 1668, 1480, 2166 and 2366 combines, check with Combine dealer to ensure combine is equipped with tire size, rear ballast etc. to carry larger headers. 2. For 36 foot header on 1460, 1480, 1660 and 1680 combines, install optional third feeder house lift cylinder. Order numbers: Feed House Lift Cylinder Kit: Kind - 172, Code - 1092 Accumulator Kit: Kind - 172, Code – 1084 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Case IH Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE (continued) E 3. Lower latch handle (E) (one each side of feeder house) to hook pivot bar (F). Lift handle to over-center position to lock. It should take 40 to 50 lbs. force (180 to 220 N) to move handle over-center. Adjusting the torque of bolts (G) will vary the handle force required. When handle force is correct, tighten jam nuts (K). H F 4. Install pin (H) as shown to secure the latch handle in locked position.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Attach the reel drive plumbing as follows: 962 Headers: (see next page for 972) a. 30 ft. 962 Header: Remove the existing mount for the reel drive couplers at right header leg. Remove the two hoses connecting the couplers to steel lines. 36 ft. 962 Header: Detach the two rear hoses inside center reel arm (connected to hoses leading to the reel drive motor). Remove rear hoses, couplers and mounting plate. A b.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Attach the reel drive plumbing as follows: G 972 Headers: (see previous page for 962) a. Headers with 2-Arm Reel: Remove the existing mount for the reel drive couplers at right header leg. (Remove the two elbows along with the couplers and mount.) Headers with 3-Arm Reel: Detach the two hoses at the reel drive motor, and remove the couplers and mounting plate. b.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines PREPARING THE HEADER (continued) 2. Connect the 1/4 NPT male coupler assembly (from combine adapter package) to the reel lift hose on the header. NOTE: Install reel drive holder (H) in retracted position (shown), unless combine hose is not long enough to attach. Check this with header on ground. In this case, a second hole is provided in holder (H) to install in an extended position.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER A B C D E F G H L R S T 1. Install upper beam (1) (from adapter package) onto the adapter frame with two 1/2 x 1 flange bolts (E) (one each side) and four 1/2 x 1 carriage bolts (C) and flange nuts (D) (two each side). NOTE: For attachment to adapter at top beam, engage carriage bolts (C) in keyhole slots. 2. Attach left member (2) with three 1/2 x 1 carriage bolts (C), one 1/2 x 1 flange bolt (E) and flange nuts (D).
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER (continued) E 5. Place feed auger in rearward position. To adjust: a. Loosen bolt (E), both sides. b. Remove bolt (F), both sides, and swing auger to desired position. F c. Replace and tighten hardware. FEED AUGER FULLY REARWARD PREPARING THE COMBINE 1. For R62 combines, check with Combine dealer to ensure combine is equipped with tire size, rear ballast etc. to carry larger headers. 2.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE 1. Slowly drive combine up to adapter until feeder house truss hooks (C) are directly under adapter top cross member. 2. Raise feeder house to lift adapter, ensuring truss hooks are properly engaged in adapter frame. Raise adapter fully, allowing the lower pins to penetrate the holes in the adapter back.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Gleaner Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE (continued) 5. Install pump as follows: a. Remove pump from storage position (A) on adapter and slide pump onto R/H feeder house output shaft. NOTE: The first time the pump is installed, hoses may have to be loosened for proper alignment. Tighten hoses after installation. b. Engage pump torque arm on support arm on adapter and secure with lynch pin at (B). A PUMP STORAGE ON ADAPTER 6.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Attach the reel drive plumbing as follows: 962 Headers: (see next page for 972) a. 30 ft. 962 Header: Remove the existing mount for the reel drive couplers at right header leg. Remove the two hoses connecting the couplers to steel lines. 36 ft. 962 Header: Detach the two rear hoses inside center reel arm (connected to hoses leading to the reel drive motor). Remove rear hoses, couplers and mounting plate. A b.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 1. Attach the reel drive plumbing as follows: 972 Headers: (see previous page for 962) G a. Headers with 2-Arm Reel: Remove the existing mount for the reel drive couplers at right header leg. (Remove the two elbows along with the couplers and mount.) Headers with 3-Arm Reel: Detach the two hoses at the reel drive motor, and remove the couplers and mounting plate. b.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines PREPARING THE HEADER (continued) 2. Connect the 1/4 NPT male coupler (from combine adapter package) to the reel lift hose on the header. 962 Header only: Attach reel lift hose (from header completion package) at left of delivery opening as follows: For 30’ headers the reel lift hose connects to hydraulic line (D). For 36’ headers the reel lift hose connects to hose (E). INSTALL REEL LIFT HOSE - 962 HEADER 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER A B C D E M N P 1. Install feeder house guide (1) (from adapter package) onto the adapter frame with hardware shown. Repeat at other side. 2. Install lower feeder house beam (2) with hardware shown. Position bolts against the bottom of the slots in frame. 3. Install lower latch eyebolt assemblies (3) in adapter frame. 4. Attach gearbox support (4) to combine feeder house as shown.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER E 5. Position feed auger in the forward position as follows: New Holland TR Combine: Use upper holes in frame plate. F New Holland TX Combine: Use lower holes in frame plate. To adjust: auger position: a. Loosen bolt (E), both sides. b. Remove bolt (F), both sides, and swing auger to desired position. c. Replace and tighten hardware.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE C 1. Slowly drive combine up to adapter until feeder saddle (C) is directly under adapter top crossmember (D). D 2. Raise feeder house to lift adapter, ensuring feeder saddle is properly engaged in adapter frame. Raise adapter fully. WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised attachment; stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stop before proceeding with hook-up.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for New Holland Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE (continued) 5. Install pump as follows: a. Remove pump from storage position (A) on adapter and slide pump onto R/H feeder house output shaft. NOTE: The first time the pump is installed, hoses may have to be loosened for proper alignment. Tighten hoses after installation. b. Engage pump torque arm on support pin on adapter and secure with lynch pin at (B) A PUMP STORAGE ON ADAPTER 6.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Cat Lexion Combines PREPARING THE HEADER 11” (280 mm) F 1. Prior to assembly of reel, install auto reel speed and height sensors using instructions packaged with kit. See page 64 for harness connection at multi-link. Route harness (A) from auto speed & height sensors as shown on instructions. G A 2. Clamp control box (F) to header tube using the ½ x 4 inch bolt at both sides of box. Position box 280 mm (11 inches) away from left header lift leg as shown. 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Cat Lexion Combines PREPARING THE HEADER (continued) 6. Prepare sickle drive as follows: 962 Header only: Replace the existing sickle drive belt with belt provided with adapter. 972 Header only: Move idler (G) to raised position shown. Belt provided with adapter is not used. Move nut (H) on idler adjusting bolt to lower position shown.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Cat Lexion Combines PREPARING THE ADAPTER (continued) 2. Release spring-loaded pin and push handle (A) inward to retract lower pins (B). This also rotates upper latches to raised position. A PREPARING THE COMBINE B 1. Check with Combine dealer to ensure combine is equipped with tire size, rear ballast etc. to carry larger headers. 2. Combine must be equipped with reel drive pump. 3.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Cat Lexion Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE 1. Slowly drive combine up to adapter until lift lugs (C) are hooked behind upper latches on adapter. NOTE: For non-CAC feeder houses, check that dimension (E) is 148 mm (5.83”). This dimension may be 103 mm (4.05”). If so, modify header mounts per Service Bulletin 9943, or order kit B4208 from your MacDon Dealer. C E ENGAGE LUGS BEHIND UPPER LATCHES D CHECK DIMENSION – NON C.A.C. FEEDER B 2.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Cat Lexion Combines ATTACHING ADAPTER TO COMBINE (continued) 4. Install pump as follows: a. Remove pump from storage position (A) on adapter and slide pump onto R/H feeder house output shaft. NOTE: The first time the pump is installed, hoses may have to be loosened for proper alignment. Tighten hoses after installation. A b. Engage pump torque arm on support arm on combine and secure with lynch pin at (B). 5. Tighten combine clearances.
Adapter Mounting Instructions for Cat Lexion Combines TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Reel will not lift but hydraulic lines from combine flex when up/down button is pressed. Multi-Link connector not threaded on completely or too loose. Tighten multi-link connector. Pressure and return improperly connected. Correct hydraulic hose connections: The multiblock port closest to the hanger hook connects to the “T” port on valve block.. Reel speed sensor not picking up on sprocket.
Attaching Adapter to Header Without Combine 1. Block header as shown, with 6” (150 mm) blocks under cutterbar (just outboard of center legs), and a 4” (100 mm) block under header stand. NOTE: When placing block under stand, position it outboard, so that viewed from back of header the block does not extend inboard where it will interfere with the adapter entering the header leg. 2. Chain the adapter to forklift mast and block at bottom between adapter and mast as shown below.
3rd FLOAT SPRING REMOVAL 21’ 972 Headers The 871 Adapter is equipped with 8 float springs per side to adequately float headers up to 36’ wide. For the 21’ 972 Header, this may cause header float to be excessive even when the float adjustment screw is fully backed off. In this case it may be necessary to remove the third float spring from the top on both sides of the adapter.
3rd FLOAT SPRING REMOVAL 21’ 972 Headers 12. Lower adapter to clear header and slowly back adapter out of header. 13. Raise adapter to comfortable working height and support with jack stands. 14. Remove bolts at (A) on front of leaf spring assembly. 15. Swing up tip of frame leg to clear springs and place a support. Remove banding around leaf spring and discard. 16. Remove top three springs from assembly until third leaf spring can be completely removed.
INDEX A H PAGE Assembly....................................................... 29 Attaching Adapter to Header (without Combine) ......................................... 65 Attaching Header and Adapter to Combine .. 13 Attaching Header to Combine and Adapter .... 6 Attachments .................................................. 29 Auger, Cross ................................................. 24 PAGE Header Angle .................................................16 Header Completion Parts – 962 ...........
