MacDon FFT FlexDraper FD75 - Detaching Header from Adapter and Combine

HEADER ATTAC HMENT/D ETACH ME NT
4.7 Attaching and Detaching Header from Adapter and Combine
These procedures are the same for a ll makes and models of combines. The headers can be attached to the
adapter from either the Field or the Transport configuration .
In the procedures that follow, the adapter remains attached to the combine. Use these procedures when:
• Detaching the header for use on a windrower
• Changing headers
• Performing certain maintenance tasks
4.7.1 Detaching Header from Adapter and Combine
To detach the header from the adapter and combine follow these steps:
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected
start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine,
remove key, and engage safety props before going
under header for any reason.
WARNING
Keep hands clear of the area between guards and
knife at all times.
CAUTION
Wear heavy gloves when working around or
handling knives.
Figure
4.98: Cutterbar Hazard
1. Start engine and lower header. Tilt header until
cylinder (B) is fully extended and indicator (A) is at “D”.
This will increase clearance under adapter feed draper.
2. Raise reel fu lly.
3. Stop engine and remove key.
4. Engage reel safety props.
Figure 4.99: Center-Link
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