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MacDon 960 - Install Gauge Wheels

MacDon 960
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UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
INSTALL GAUGE
WHEELS·
36 ft. (30 ft. OPTION)
NOTE:
These
instructions
apply
to
the
standard
gauge
wheel
package. For instructions for
installing the gauge Wheel/transport option, see
next
page.
1.
Remove chain hooks and move lifting vehicle
to rear
of
header. Attach chain to center link
anchor
on
frame tube and raise rear of
header.
2.
Front
end
of gauge
wheel
spring assembly
was
attached to header outer
legs
before
header
was
lowered (see previous
page).
Attach clevis at other
end
of
springs to plate
(C)
at
wheel
supports,
using
5/8
hex
head
bolt and lock nut.
NOTE:
Do
not collapse clevis
by
over-
tightening hardware. Clevis must
be
free to
rotate.
3.
Ensure plastic bushings
(D)
are
installed
(2
per
support). Position
wheel
support
assembly
in
header
leg
and install tube (E)
from outside header leg through wheel
support. Attach two brackets (F) with 1/2 x
1
Y.
inch bolts and nuts to the brackets
welded to header leg.
IMPORTANT: Tighten to
80
ft.
Ibs. (110
N'm), Be sure that welded tab (G) on tube
(E) is engaged in slot in bracket (F) on one
side. Repeat at other gauge wheel support.
4.
Attach gauge wheels to hubs. Torque wheel
bolts to
50
to 60 ft.lbs. (70 to 80 N·m).
5.
Remove pins securing wheel assemblies and
lower to stand position. Secure with pins at
(A).
6.
Lower header onto gauge wheels and 6" (150
mm) blocks under cutterbar. Remove
shipping stands.
7.
Check tire pressure. Inflate to 24 to 28 psi
(165 to 195 kPa).
63
INSTALL GAUGE WHEEL SUPPORTS
F
,omo
ENGAGE TAB
IN
BRACKET SLOT
GAUGE WHEELS - STAND POSITION
F
.
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