MacDon FFT FD75 Assembly Instructions Manual

FD75

FlexDraper

Unload and Assembly Instructions (North America)

®®

Combine Header with

CA25 Combine Adapter

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2018 Model Year

Original Instruction

Featuring MacDon FLEX-FLOAT Technology™

The harvesting specialists.

FD75 FlexDraper®Combine Header

Published: June 2017

Introduction

This instruction manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon FD75
FlexDraper

To ensure your customers receive the best performance and safety from this product, carefully follow the unload
and assembly procedure from the beginning through to completion.

Carefully read all the material provided before attempting to unload, assemble, or use the machine.

Retain this instruction for future reference.

NOTE:

Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The latest version can be downloaded from our website (www.macdon.

com) or from our Dealer portal (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).

A French language version of this manual can be downloaded from our MacDon International website (www.

macdon.com) and the Dealer portal (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).

®

Header with CA25 Combine Adapter.

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List of Revisions

The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document.

Summary of Change

The name Lexion changed to CLAAS—representing a
wider product range.

Filler cap now includes flange head screws for better fit. 3.2.1 Installing Filler Cap, page 21

Added topic for removing filler plates from transition
frame when attaching to AGCO Class 7 or 8 combines.

Harness MD #220337 superseded by MD #279753.

Deleted step as per product support feedback. 4.7.1 Checking Pointed Guard Hold-Downs, page 95

Modified instruction and image; header must be in full
smile mode.

Moved procedure to keep reel topics together.

Added reel cam checking topic.

Added topic for adjusting header level.

Location

Throughout

Preparing Transition Frame: AGCO Combines, page 29

• Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch

and Harness: CLAAS 500 Series, page 52

• Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch

and Harness: CLAAS 700 Series, page 61

4.8 Centering Reel, page 97

4.9 Measuring and Adjusting Reel Clearance to
Cutterbar, page 98

4.9.3 Checking and Adjusting Reel Cam, page 101

4.10 Checking and Adjusting Header Levelness, page
103

Removed Wing Balance chart. 4.12.2 Adjusting Wing Balance, page 115

Added topic for checking and adjusting the draper
tension.

Added header controls topic for Case 8010 combines. Setting Header Controls (Case 8010), page 150

• Added checking feed draper tension.

• Added note to install options before checking float.

• Moved Check header float ahead of Check wing

balance.

• Added remove all shipping wires.

4.14 Checking and Adjusting Feed Draper Tension,
page 121

8 Predelivery Checklist, page 295

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction................................................................................................................................................i

List of Revisions ........................................................................................................................................ii

Chapter 1: Safety .................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Signal Words .......................................................................................................................................1

1.2 General Safety.....................................................................................................................................2

1.3 Safety Signs ........................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2: Unloading Header and Adapter ...................................................................................... 5

2.1 Unloading Header and Adapter from Trailer ...........................................................................................5

2.2 Lowering Header .. ...............................................................................................................................7

2.3 Removing Shipping Stands.................................................................................................................10

Chapter 3: Assembling Header and Adapter ................................................................................. 15

3.1 Attaching Reel Lift Cylinders ...............................................................................................................15

3.2 Setting up Combine Adapter ...............................................................................................................21

3.2.1 Installing Filler Cap....................................................................................................................21

3.2.2 Removing Auger Flighting Extensions.........................................................................................23

3.2.3 Removing Stripper Bars............................................................................................................. 23

3.2.4 Replacing Feeder Deflectors: New Holland CR Combines............................................................24

3.3 Attaching Header to Combine .............................................................................................................26

3.3.1 Challenger, Gleaner, and Massey Ferguson Combines ................................................................ 26

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness ................................................. 26

Preparing Transition Frame: AGCO Combines............................................................................29

Attaching Header to Challenger, Gleaner, or Massey Ferguson Combine......................................30

3.3.2 Case IH Combines ....................................................................................................................34

Attaching Header to Case IH Combine ....................................................................................... 34

3.3.3 John Deere Combines ...............................................................................................................40

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: S and T Series Combines ..........................................40

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: 50, 60, and 70 Series Combines ................................. 45

Attaching Header to John Deere Combine..................................................................................49

3.3.4 CLAAS Combines .....................................................................................................................52

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness: CLAAS 500 Series ....................52

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness: CLAAS 700 Series ....................61

Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine ........................................................................................69

3.3.5 New Holland Combines .............................................................................................................73

Attaching Header to New Holland CR/CX Combine .....................................................................73

3.4 Completing Header Assembly.............................................................................................................79

3.4.1 Attaching Cam Arms..................................................................................................................79

3.4.2 Repositioning Gearbox ..............................................................................................................80

3.4.3 Removing Shipping Supports .....................................................................................................81

3.4.4 Positioning Transport Lights .......................................................................................................82

3.4.5 Opening Endshield.................................................................................................................... 83

3.4.6 Removing Crop Dividers from Storage ........................................................................................84

3.4.7 Installing Crop Dividers without Latch Option...............................................................................84

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3.4.8 Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option ...................................................................................86

3.4.9 Closing Endshield ..................................................................................................................... 87

3.4.10 Installing Crop Divider Rods .....................................................................................................87

3.4.11 Installing Options.....................................................................................................................88

Chapter 4: Performing Predelivery Checks ................................................................................... 89

4.1 Checking Transport/Stabilizer Tire Pressure.........................................................................................89

4.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque............................................................................................................... 90

4.3 Checking Knife Drive Box ................................................................................................................... 91

4.4 Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Gearbox . ....................................................................................... 92

4.5 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir ............................................................................................93

4.6 Checking and Adjusting Non-Timed Knife Drive Belt Tension.................................................................94

4.7 Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold-Downs ..........................................................................................95

4.7.1 Checking Pointed Guard Hold-Downs......................................................................................... 95

Adjusting Pointed Guard Hold-Downs ........................................................................................96

Adjusting Hold-Down at Double-Knife Center Pointed Guard .......................................................96

4.8 Centering Reel................................................................................................................................... 97

4.9 Measuring and Adjusting Reel Clearance to Cutterbar .......................................................................... 98

4.9.1 Measuring Reel Clearance.........................................................................................................98

4.9.2 Adjusting Reel Clearance ........................................................................................................100

4.9.3 Checking and Adjusting Reel Cam............................................................................................101

4.10 Checking and Adjusting Header Levelness ......................................................................................103

4.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Float ..............................................................................................105

4.12 Checking and Adjusting Header Wing Balance ................................................................................. 110

4.12.1 Checking Wing Balance......................................................................................................... 110

4.12.2 Adjusting Wing Balance ......................................................................................................... 115

4.13 Adjusting Auger to Pan Clearance ................................................................................................... 119

4.14 Checking and Adjusting Feed Draper Tension ..................................................................................121

4.15 Checking and Adjusting Side Draper Tension ...................................................................................122

4.16 Checking and Adjusting Skid Shoes ................................................................................................125

4.17 Checking Draper Seal ....................................................................................................................126

4.18 Lubricating Header.........................................................................................................................128

4.18.1 Greasing Procedure ..............................................................................................................128

4.18.2 Lubrication Points..................................................................................................................129

4.19 Checking and Adjusting Endshields.................................................................................................135

4.20 Checking Manuals..........................................................................................................................137

Chapter 5: Setting up Auto Header Height Control....................................................................139

5.1 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC)..................................................................................................139

5.1.1 Sensor Output Voltage Range – Combine Requirements ........................................................... 140

Manually Checking Voltage Range...........................................................................................141

Adjusting Voltage Limits ..........................................................................................................142

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5.1.2 Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088 Combines ..................................................................144

Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300) .............................................................. 144

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) (Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/

7088) ........................................................................................................................ 145

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/

7088) ........................................................................................................................ 146

5.1.3 Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, and 7230/8230/9230 Combines..............148

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case 8010) ......................................................... 148

Setting Header Controls (Case 8010).......................................................................................150

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010;

7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230)..............................................................................151

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010;

7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230)..............................................................................154

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher

Software)................................................................................................................... 156

Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230) ................... 158

5.1.4 Challenger 6 and 7 Series Combines........................................................................................159

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Challenger 6 and 7 Series) ...................................159

Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)......................................................161

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series).................................................... 162

Adjusting Header Height (Challenger 6 Series) .........................................................................164

Adjusting Header Raise/Lower Rate (Challenger 6 Series) ........................................................ 164

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)......................................165

5.1.5 Gleaner R62/R72 Combines ....................................................................................................166

System Requirements (Gleaner R62/R72)................................................................................ 166

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R62/R72) .......................................................167

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R62/R72 Series)............................... 167

5.1.6 Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series Combines (Except S9 Series) ...................................... 170

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series) ............. 170

Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series) .......................171

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series) ..................... 172

Turning Accumulator Off (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series)...........................................174

Adjusting Header Raise/Lower Rate (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series).......................... 174

Adjusting Ground Pressure (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series).......................................175

Adjusting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and

S Series) ...................................................................................................................176

Troubleshooting Alarms and Diagnostic Faults (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and

S Series) ...................................................................................................................177

5.1.7 Gleaner S9 Series Combines ................................................................................................... 179

Setting up Header (Gleaner S9 Series) .................................................................................... 179

Setting up Reel Settings (Gleaner S9 Series)............................................................................183

Setting up Automatic Header Controls (Gleaner S9 Series).. ...................................................... 185

Calibrating Header (Gleaner S9 Series) ...................................................................................187

Operating with a Gleaner S9 Series Combine ...........................................................................190

Header In-Field Settings .........................................................................................................192

5.1.8 John Deere 50 Series Combines ..............................................................................................193

Output Voltage Range............................................................................................................. 193

Calibrating Auto Header Height ...............................................................................................197

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control .... ..................................................................199

Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve .................................................................................. 200

Operating Auto Header Height.................................................................................................201

Replacing Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) Sensor .............................................................203

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5.1.9 John Deere 60 Series Combines ..............................................................................................204

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere 60 Series) .........................................204

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series)................................................. 206

Turning Accumulator Off (John Deere 60 Series) ......................................................................207

Setting Sensing Grain Header Height to 50 (John Deere 60 Series)............................................208

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series) ...................................209

Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve (John Deere 60 Series) ...............................................210

5.1.10 John Deere 70 Series Combines ............................................................................................ 210

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere 70 Series) .........................................210

Calibrating Feeder House Speed (John Deere 70 Series) ..........................................................214

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series)................................................. 214

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series) ...................................215

Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere 70 Series)..........................................216

5.1.11 John Deere S and T Series Combines.....................................................................................217

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere S and T Series) .................................217

Calibrating Feeder House Fore/Aft Tilt Range (John Deere S and T Series) .... ............................ 220

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S and T Series) ......................................... 223

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S and T Series) ...... ..................... 225

Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere S and T Series) ..................................226

Setting Preset Cutting Height (John Deere S and T Series)........................................................ 227

5.1.12 CLAAS 500 Series Combines.................................................................................................229

Auto Header Height Sensor Voltage Requirements ...................................................................229

Checking Sensor’s Output Voltage Range ................................................................................230

Calibrating Auto Header Height System ...................................................................................231

Setting Cutting Height (CLAAS 500 Series) .............................................................................. 234

Setting Preset Cutting Height (CLAAS 500 Series) ....................................................................234

Setting Cutting Height Manually (CLAAS 500 Series) ................................................................ 235

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 500 Series) .......................................235

Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (CLAAS 500 Series) .......................................................................238

5.1.13 CLAAS 700 Series Combines.................................................................................................241

Auto Header Height Sensor Voltage Requirements ...................................................................241

Checking Sensor’s Output Voltage Range ................................................................................241

Calibrating Auto Header Height System ...................................................................................243

Setting Cutting Height (CLAAS 700 Series) .............................................................................. 246

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 700 Series) .......................................246

Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (CLAAS 700 Series) .......................................................................248

5.1.14 New Holland Combines CX/CR Series (CR Series – Model Year 2014 and Earlier) ....................250

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (New Holland) ...................................................... 250

Engaging Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) ..........................................252

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) ........................................253

Adjusting Header Raise Rate (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................................255

Setting Header Lower Rate to 50 (New Holland CR/CX Series).................................................. 256

Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control to 200 (New Holland CR/CX Series).................256

Setting Preset Cutting Height (New Holland CR/CX Series) .......................................................257

Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, and Header Type (New Holland CR Series) .....................258

5.1.15 New Holland Combines (CR Series – Model Year 2015 and Later) ............................................260

Engaging Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR Series)..

.............................................. 260

Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (New Holland CR Series) ......................................262

Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR Series) ..............................................265

Setting Auto Height (New Holland CR Series) ...........................................................................268

Setting Maximum Work Height (New Holland CR Series) ........................................................... 269

5.1.16 Sensor Operation .................................................................................................................. 270

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Chapter 6: Running up Header........................................................................................................273

6.1 Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments ...............................................................................................276

6.1.1 Adjusting Knife and Guards......................................................................................................276

Chapter 7: Reference .........................................................................................................................279

7.1 Torque Specifications .......................................................................................................................279

7.1.1 SAE Bolt Torque Specifications ................................................................................................279

7.1.2 Metric Bolt Specifications......................................................................................................... 281

7.1.3 Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ................................................................ 284

7.1.4 Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings....................................................................................................284

7.1.5 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) .................................................................... 286

7.1.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable).............................................................288

7.1.7 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings .............................................................................289

7.1.8 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings ...................................................................................................290

7.2 Conversion Chart.............................................................................................................................291

7.3 Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 292

Chapter 8: Predelivery Checklist ....................................................................................................295

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1 Safety

1.1 Signal Words

Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The
appropriate signal word for each situation has been selected using the following guidelines:

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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SAFETY

1.2 General Safety

CAUTION

The following are general farm safety precautions that
should be part of your operating procedure for all types
of machinery.

Protect yourself.

• When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery,
wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices
that could be necessary for job at hand. Do NOT take
chances. You may need the following:

• Hard hat

• Protective footwear with slip resistant soles

• Protective glasses or goggles

• Heavy gloves

• Wet weather gear

• Respirator or filter mask

• Be aware that exposure to loud noises can cause hearing

impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing protection
devices such as ear muffs or ear plugs to help protect
against loud noises.

Figure 1.1: Safety Equipment

Figure 1.2: Safety Equipment

• Provide a first aid kit for use in case of emergencies.

• Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure fire

extinguisher is properly maintained. Be familiar with its
proper use.

• Keep young children away from machinery at all times.

• Be aware that accidents often happen when Operator is

tired or in a hurry. Take time to consider safest way.
Never ignore warning signs of fatigue.

Figure 1.3: Safety Equipment

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• Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never
wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets.

• Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety
equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate
independently of shaft and can telescope freely.

• Use only service and repair parts made or approved by
equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet
strength, design, or safety requirements.

• Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving
parts. NEVER attempt to clear obstructions or objects
from a machine while engine is running.

• Do NOT modify machine. Unauthorized modifications
may impair machine function and/or safety. It may also
shorten machine’s life.

Figure 1.4: Safety around Equipment

• To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of
machine, ALWAYS stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for
any reason.

• Keep service area clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are
slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with
electrical equipment. Be sure all electrical outlets and
tools are properly grounded.

• Keep work area well lit.

• Keep machinery clean. Straw and chaff on a hot engine is

a fire hazard. Do NOT allow oil or grease to accumulate
on service platforms, ladders, or controls. Clean
machines before storage.

• NEVER use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for
cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or
flammable.

• When storing machinery, cover sharp or extending
components to prevent injury from accidental contact.

Figure 1.5: Safety around Equipment

Figure 1.6: Safety around Equipment

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1.3 Safety Signs

• 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 repair part also bears current
safety sign.

• Safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer.

Figure 1.7: Operator’s Manual Decal

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2 Unloading Header and Adapter

Perform all procedures in order in which they are listed.

2.1 Unloading Header and Adapter from Trailer

The following procedure applies when two headers are shipped on a trailer.

CAUTION

To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in
unloading area.

CAUTION

Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed requirements specified below. Using inadequate
equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, or machine damage.

IMPORTANT:

Forklifts are normally rated with load centered 610 mm (24 in.) from back end of forks. To obtain forklift capacity for
a load centered at 1220 mm (48 in.), check with your forklift distributor.

Table 2.1 Lifting Vehicle

Minimum Lifting

Capacity

Minimum Fork

Length (C)

To unload headers and adapters from a trailer, follow these steps:

1. Move trailer into position and block trailer wheels.

2. Lower trailer storage stands.

IMPORTANT:

Avoid lifting second header and ensure forks do not interfere with shipping frame. If forks contact second
header, damage to headers may occur.

load center (A) at 1220 mm (48 in.)

4082 kg (9000 lb.)

(B) from back of forks

1981 mm (78 in.)

Figure 2.1: Minimum Lifting Capacity

A - Center of Gravity of Load
B - Load Center 1220 mm (48 in.) from Back of Forks
C - Minimum Fork Length 1981 mm (78 in.)

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3. Approach header and line up forks (A) with fork slider
channels (B) under adapter frame.

4. Slide forks (A) underneath fork slider channels (B) as
far as possible without contacting shipping support of
opposite header.

5. Remove hauler’s tie-down straps, chains, and
wooden blocks.

WARNING

Be sure forks are secure before moving away from
load. Stand clear when lifting.

6. Slowly raise header off trailer deck.

7. Back up until unit clears trailer and slowly lower to
150 mm (6 in.) from ground.

8. Take header to storage or setup area. Ensure ground is
flat and free of rocks or debris that could damage
header.

9. Repeat Steps 3, page 6 to 8, page 6 for second header.

10. Check for shipping damage and missing parts.

Figure 2.2: Header Shipping Supports

Figure 2.3: Header after Unloading

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2.2 Lowering Header

1. Approach underside of header with lifting vehicle.

2. Attach chain to shipping support (A) at center reel arm.

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT attempt to lift at cutterbar when unloading from
trailer. This procedure is ONLY for laying machine over
into working position.

Figure 2.4: Underside of Header

CAUTION

Stand clear of header when lowering. Machine
may swing.

Figure 2.5: Header before Lowering

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3. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header
rests on ground.

Figure 2.6: Lowering Header

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4. Place 150 mm (6 inch) blocks (A) under each end and
at center of cutterbar.

5. Lower header onto blocks, and remove chain.

Figure 2.7: Blocks at Each End of Cutterbar

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2.3 Removing Shipping Stands

NOTE:

Unless otherwise specified, discard stands, shipping material, and hardware. The removable stands are
painted yellow.

1. Remove two bolts (A) securing right fork slider channel
to brace (C).

NOTE:

To access bolts at lower fork slider brace, header must
be supported on 150 mm (6 in.) blocks. Refer to Step 4,

page 9.

2. Remove two bolts (B) securing right fork slider channel
to lower brace (D).

3. Repeat steps above for left side.

4. Remove bottom brace (A).

Figure 2.8: Fork Slider Channels

Figure 2.9: Lower Brace Removal

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5. Remove two bolts (A) and then two bolts (B) from upper
brace. Repeat for opposite side.

6. Remove right and left fork slider channels.

7. Remove upper brace (A).

Figure 2.10: Fork Slider Channels

Figure 2.11: Upper Brace

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8. Remove four bolts (A), and remove braces (B) from
bottom of adapter.

9. Remove two bolts from bottom multicoupler guard
bracket (A).

10. Remove four bolts securing clamps at top bracket (B).

11. Remove multicoupler guard (C).

Figure 2.12: View from below Header

12. Remove four bolts (A) and two bolts (B) from shipping
stands at both outboard header legs. Remove stands.

Figure 2.13: Multicoupler Guard

Figure 2.14: Shipping Stands at Outboard
Header Legs (Right Side Shown)

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13. Loosen three bolts (A) in each endshield guard and
remove guards. Hardware can be removed when
header endshields are opened.

14. Remove reel anti-rotation strap (A) between reel
and endsheet.

Figure 2.15: Endshield Guards

Figure 2.16: Reel Anti-Rotation Strap

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3 Assembling Header and Adapter

Perform all procedures in order in which they are listed.

3.1 Attaching Reel Lift Cylinders

1. Remove two top bolts (A) on outboard reel arm
supports. Repeat for opposite side.

Figure 3.1: Reel Outboard Support Arm

2. Position sling (A) around reel tube (B) close to outboard
end of reel, and attach sling to a forklift (or equivalent).

3. Remove shipping wire/banding from reel lift cylinder.

Figure 3.2: Right End Reel Lift

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4. Lift reel, and remove pins from endsheet and reel arm.

5. Align reel lift cylinder mounting holes with lug on
endsheet and hole in reel arm.

6. Secure cylinder to endsheet and reel arm with clevis
pins (A) and (B) as shown.

• Insert cotter pin into clevis pin (A) on OUTBOARD

side of reel arm

• Insert cotter pin into clevis pin (B) on INBOARD side

of endsheet

7. Remove two top bolts (A) on center reel arm to allow
center reel arm to move.

Figure 3.3: Reel Right Arm

Figure 3.4: Reel Center Arm

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8. Lift reel to gain access to center lift cylinder.

9. Remove shipping wire and banding from reel center lift
cylinder. Remove socket head bolt and nut from
cylinder rod.

10. Lift reel so that hole in lift cylinder rod lines up with
mounting hole (A) in reel arm.

11. Attach rod end of cylinder to reel arm with socket head
bolt and nut (A). Access hardware through holes in reel
arm braces (C).

12. Torque bolt and nut (A) to 54–61 Nm (40–45 lbf·ft).

13. Remove pin at barrel end of cylinder.

14. Adjust reel height so pin (B) can be installed at barrel
end of cylinder and mounting structure.

15. Reposition sling (A) around reel tube near opposite
outboard reel arm.

16. Remove shipping wire and banding from reel lift
cylinder.

Figure 3.5: Reel Arm Braces

Figure 3.6: Left End Reel Lift

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17. Lift reel and remove pins from endsheet and reel arm.

18. Align reel lift cylinder mounting holes until they line up
with lug on endsheet and hole in reel arm.

19. Secure cylinder to endsheet and reel arm with clevis
pins (A) and (B) as shown.

• Insert cotter pin into clevis pin (A) at OUTBOARD

side of reel arm

• Insert cotter pin into clevis pin (B) at INBOARD side

of endsheet

20. Remove remaining bolt (A), disengage center reel arm
shipping support (B) from cutterbar, and remove
shipping support.

Figure 3.7: Reel Left Arm

Figure 3.8: Reel Center Arm Shipping Support

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21. Remove bolts (A) from reel arm support at endsheet,
and remove support. Repeat at other side.

22. Remove brace bolts (A) and tags locking reel fore-aft
position at outer reel arms.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damaging fore-aft cylinders or structure, do

NOT use fore-aft cylinders to assist with removing bolts.

Figure 3.9: Reel Outboard Arm Support

Figure 3.10: Reel Right Arm (Parts Removed
for Clarity)

Figure 3.11: Reel Left Arm

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23. Remove remaining three bolts (A) locking reel fore-aft
position at center reel arm, and remove shipping
channel (B).

24. Proceed to 3.2 Setting up Combine Adapter, page 21.

Figure 3.12: Reel Center Arm Shipping Channel

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3.2 Setting up Combine Adapter

Complete the following procedures in order in which they are listed:

• 3.2.1 Installing Filler Cap, page 21

• 3.2.2 Removing Auger Flighting Extensions, page 23

• 3.2.3 Removing Stripper Bars, page 23

• 3.2.4 Replacing Feeder Deflectors: New Holland CR Combines, page 24

3.2.1 Installing Filler Cap

1. Remove filler cap and bag with six flange head screws
from bag (A).

CAUTION

Fluid may be under pressure. Allow pressure to equalize
by loosening screws and lifting shipping cover slightly.

2. Remove yellow shipping cover (A) from adapter frame.
Discard cover and screws.

Figure 3.13: Hardware Bag

Figure 3.14: Yellow Shipping Cover

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3. Remove top gasket (A) for use in next step.

NOTE:

There are two gaskets—one on either side of filler
strainer flange.

4. Place gasket (A) (removed from top of filler strainer)
onto filler cap neck (B), and align holes.

5. Install flange head screws supplied in bag (refer to Step

1, page 21) onto filler cap neck (B), pressing screws

through gasket (A).

6. Apply Loctite

®

#565 (or equivalent) to screws.

Figure 3.15: Top Gasket

7. Place filler cap neck (A) (complete with screws) over
opening. Ensure machine screws are aligned with
threaded holes.

8. Carefully thread in machine screws according to
numbered sequence as shown to prevent cross
threading.

9. Torque screws to 3.5 Nm (31 lbf·in) according to
numbered sequence.

Figure 3.16: Filler Cap Neck

Figure 3.17: Screw Hole Locations

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10. Install filler cap (A).

Figure 3.18: Filler Cap

3.2.2 Removing Auger Flighting Extensions

Flighting extension kits may have been supplied with your header to improve feeding in certain crops such as rice.
They are NOT recommended for cereal crops. If necessary, remove auger flighting extensions as follows:

NOTE:

Do NOT use flighting extensions on New Holland CR960, 9060, 970, 9070, and 9080 combines.

1. Remove access cover (A).

2. Remove eight bolts (B), washers, and nuts that secure
flighting extension (C) to auger, and remove extension.

3. Repeat for other flighting extensions.

4. Reinstall access cover (A).

Figure 3.19: Auger Flighting Extension

3.2.3 Removing Stripper Bars

Stripper bar kits may have been supplied with your header to improve feeding in certain crops such as rice. They
are NOT recommended for cereal crops.

NOTE:

The following procedure does NOT apply to New Holland CR960, 9060, 970, 9070, and 9080 combines. For these
combines, proceed to 3.2.4 Replacing Feeder Deflectors: New Holland CR Combines, page 24.

If necessary, remove auger stripper bars as follows:

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1. Remove four bolts (A) and nuts securing bars (B) to
adapter frame, and remove bars.

2. Repeat for opposite set of stripper bars.

3. Proceed to 3.3 Attaching Header to Combine, page 26.

Figure 3.20: Auger Stripper Bar

3.2.4 Replacing Feeder Deflectors: New Holland CR Combines

If header is configured for a New Holland CR960, 9070, or 9080 combine, adapter has a factory-installed feeder
deflector kit to improve feeding into feeder house. The kit can be replaced if necessary.

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 machine for any reason.

The FD75/CA25 combine completion package for New Holland models includes both a short feeder kit (installed at
factory) and a long feeder kit for narrow feeder house combines. Refer to Table 3.1, page 24.

Table 3.1 CA25 Feeder Kits for CR Model Combines

Combine Model Feeder House Size Feeder Kit Size

CR970, 9070, 9080

CR960, 9060, 940, 9040

If required, replace feeder deflectors as follows:

1. Determine position of existing deflector (A) by
measuring gap (X) between deflector’s forward edge
and pan. Record this measurement.

Wide

Narrow

Short: 200 mm (7-7/8 in.)

Long: 325 mm (12-13/16 in.)

Figure 3.21: Side View of Deflector

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2. Remove two bolts and nuts (B) securing deflector (A) to
adapter frame and remove deflector.

3. Position replacement deflector and reinstall bolts and
nuts (B). Do NOT tighten bolts.

4. Set gap (X) to dimension recorded in Step 1, page 24
and tighten bolts.

5. Repeat for opposite deflector.

CAUTION

Figure 3.22: Replacement Deflector: Left Shown
– Right Opposite

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.

6. Attach header to a combine and fully extend center-link.

7. Turn off combine and remove key from ignition.

8. Recheck gap (X) between deflector (A) and the pan.

NOTE:

The minimum gap when attached to combine should be
22 +/- 3 mm (7/8 +/– 1/8 in.).

9. If necessary, detach header from combine and adjust
deflector to achieve minimum gap.

Figure 3.23: Side View of Deflector

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3.3 Attaching Header to Combine

The procedures for attaching header to a combine vary depending on combine model. Refer to the following table
for appropriate procedure:

Table 3.2 Combine Model Header Attachment Procedures

Combine Refer to

AGCO Gleaner R and S Series;
Challenger 660, 670, 680B, 540C, and 560C;
Massey 9690, 9790, 9895, 9520, 9540, and 9560

Case IH 7010, 8010, 7120, 8120, 9120, 5088, 6088, 7088,
5130, 6130, 7130, 7230, 8230, and 9230

John Deere 60, 70, and S and T Series

CLAAS 500, 600, and 700 (R Series)

New Holland CR and CX

NOTE:

Kits are available to allow attachment to Case 23 and 25 Series combines, as well as to John Deere 50
Series combines.

IMPORTANT:

Ensure applicable functions (Automatic Header Height Control [AHHC], Draper Header Option, Hydraulic Center­Link Option, Hydraulic Reel Drive, etc.) are enabled on combine and in combine computer. Failure to do so may
result in improper header operation.

Attaching Header to Challenger, Gleaner, or
Massey Ferguson Combine, page 30

Attaching Header to Case IH Combine, page
34

Attaching Header to John Deere Combine,
page 49

Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine, page
69

Attaching Header to New Holland CR/CX
Combine, page 73

3.3.1 Challenger, Gleaner, and Massey Ferguson Combines

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness

Gleaner combines prior to 2014 are not equipped to have hydraulic reel fore-aft and header tilt options.

The following additional items are required and not supplied
by MacDon:

• Valve (A) (AGCO #71389745)

• Hoses

• Electrical components

• Couplers

NOTE:

Model year 2014 and later Gleaner combines will have the
above parts factory-installed.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent possible damage to electronic components,
disconnect the positive cable from the combine battery
before connecting harness to combine connectors.

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To enable the reel fore-aft and header tilt options, install the
switch and harness as follows:

1. Before attaching any cable ties, route switch
harness (A) from the front of the feeder house to the
power connection point in the cab. Ensure the harness
is long enough to reach the wiring at the selector valve
with the header tilted forward, and that the feeder house
can be fully lowered with adequate slack in the harness.

2. Use the cable ties provided to fasten the switch
harness (A) to the main harness on the left side of the
feeder house and under the cab floor at (B).

Figure 3.25: Switch Harness Routing

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damage to harness, fully lower feeder house
and ensure there is adequate slack before attaching
cable ties (B) to the harness.

3. Route the switch harness (A) at the rear of the feeder
house up to the underside of the cab floor at (B).

4. Use the cable ties provided to fasten the switch
harness (A) to the main harness under cab floor at (B).

Figure 3.26: Left Side of Feeder House

Figure 3.27: Harness under Right Side of
Cab Floor

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5. Route the switch harness (A) under the cab, through
cab floor, and into console (B) at the foam seal (C).

6. Remove the console cover (A) as shown.

7. Connect the switch harness to the power supply inside
the console at (B).

• The red wire from the in-line fuse goes to the

switched power supply (B).

Figure 3.28: Harness through Cab Floor

• The double black wire goes to ground.

IMPORTANT:

Connecting the switch harness to an unswitched power
supply or cigarette lighter will supply constant power to
the header tilt side of the solenoid valve and drain the
combine battery during extended shutdown periods.

8. Route switch harness through grommet (C), and
replace cover (A).

Figure 3.29: Switch Compartment

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9. Mount switch plate onto console (A) in a
suitable location.

10. Connect harness to switch with red wire to center
terminal (B), and white wire to either outer terminal (C).

11. Reconnect the battery cable.

12. Operate the switch to select either REEL FORE-AFT or
HEADER TILT function.

Figure 3.30: Switch and Console

Preparing Transition Frame: AGCO Combines

AGCO configured CA25 combine adapters ship with filler plates for Class 6 combines installed. For AGCO Class 7
or Class 8 combines, remove filler plates as follows:

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1. For AGCO Class 7 and Class 8 combines, remove
three carriage bolts and nuts (A) securing filler plate (B)
to transition frame (C), and remove filler plate. Discard
bolts, nuts, and filler plates.

2. Repeat on the opposite side.

Figure 3.31: Filler Plate on Right Side of
Transition Frame

Attaching Header to Challenger, Gleaner, or Massey Ferguson Combine

DANGER

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.

1. Use lock handle (B) to retract lugs (A) at base of
feeder house.

Figure 3.32: AGCO Group Feeder House

CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

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2. Start engine and slowly approach header until feeder
house is directly under adapter top cross member (A)
and alignment pins (C) on feeder house (shown in
Figure 3.34, page 31) are aligned with holes (B) in
adapter frame.

NOTE:

Feeder house may not be exactly as shown.

Figure 3.33: Adapter

3. Raise feeder house slightly to lift header, ensuring
feeder house saddle (A) is properly engaged in
adapter frame.

4. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

Figure 3.34: AGCO Group Alignment Pins

Figure 3.35: Feeder House and Adapter

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5. Use lock handle (B) to engage lugs (A) with adapter.

Figure 3.36: AGCO Group Feeder House

CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

6. Start engine and lower header.

7. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

NOTE:

The CA25 Combine Adapter is equipped with a multicoupler that connects to the combine. If combine is
equipped with individual connectors, a multicoupler kit (single-point connector) must be installed. Refer to Table

3.3, page 32 for a list of kits and installation instructions that are available through your combine Dealer.

Table 3.3 Multicoupler Kits

Combine

Challenger

Gleaner R/S Series

Massey Ferguson 71411594

8. Raise handle (A) to release multicoupler (B) from
adapter.

Kit Number

71530662

71414706

Figure 3.37: Adapter Multicoupler

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9. Push handle (A) on combine to fully open position.

10. Clean mating surfaces of multicoupler (B) and
receptacle if necessary.

11. Position multicoupler (A) onto combine receptacle, and
pull handle (B) to fully engage multicoupler into
receptacle.

12. Connect reel fore-aft/header tilt selector harness (C) to
combine harness (D).

Figure 3.38: Combine Receptacle

13. Remove shipping wire from driveline (A) and float
lock lever (B).

Figure 3.39: Multicoupler

Figure 3.40: Adapter Shipping Configuration

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14. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and
remove driveline from hook.

15. Pull back collar (A) on end of driveline, and push
driveline onto combine output shaft (B) until collar locks.

Figure 3.41: Driveline

Figure 3.42: Driveline

16. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 79.

3.3.2 Case IH Combines

Attaching Header to Case IH Combine

DANGER

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.

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1. On upper left of combine adapter, remove nut (A) and
flip lever (B) horizontally.

2. Position lever (A) onto stud (B).

Figure 3.43: Feeder House Lever Lock on
Adapter

3. Place spring arm (C) into hook on lever (B) to preload it,
and tighten nut (A) with washer onto combine adapter.

Figure 3.44: Feeder House Lever Lock on
Adapter

Figure 3.45: Feeder House Lever Lock on
Adapter

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4. On combine, ensure lock handle (A) is positioned so
hooks (B) can engage adapter.

CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.

5. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to header
until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under adapter
top cross member (B).

Figure 3.46: Feeder House Lock

6. Raise feeder house slightly to lift header, ensuring
feeder saddle is properly engaged in adapter frame.

7. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

8. On left of feeder house, lift lever (A) on adapter and
push handle (B) on combine to engage locks (C) on
both sides of feeder house.

9. Push down on lever (A) so slot in lever engages handle
and locks handle in place.

10. If lock (C) does not fully engage pin on adapter, loosen
bolts (D) and adjust lock. Retighten bolts.

Figure 3.47: Combine and Adapter

Figure 3.48: Combine and Adapter

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11. Open receptacle cover (A) on adapter.

12. Press lock button (B) and pull handle (C) to fully
open position.

13. Clean receptacle mating surfaces.

14. Remove hydraulic quick coupler (A) from combine and
clean mating surfaces.

Figure 3.49: Adapter Receptacle

15. Position coupler onto adapter receptacle (A) and push
handle (B) (not shown) to engage multicoupler pins into
receptacle.

16. Push handle (B) to closed position until lock button (C)
snaps out.

Figure 3.50: Combine Connectors

Figure 3.51: Hydraulic Connection

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17. Remove cover from electrical receptacle (A). Ensure
receptacle is clean and has no signs of damage.

18. Remove electrical connector (A) from storage cup on
combine, and route it to adapter receptacle.

Figure 3.52: Electrical Receptacle

19. Align lugs on connector (A) with slots in receptacle (B),
push connector onto receptacle, and turn collar on
connector to lock it in place.

Figure 3.53: Combine Connectors

Figure 3.54: Electrical Connection

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20. Remove shipping wire (A) from driveline and float
lock lever (B).

21. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and
remove driveline from hook.

Figure 3.55: Shipping Wire on Driveline and
Float Lock Lever

22. Pull back collar (A) on end of driveline and push
driveline onto combine output shaft (B) until collar locks.

Figure 3.56: Driveline Storage Hook

Figure 3.57: Combine Output Shaft

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23. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A)
away from adapter and moving both header float lock
levers (B) down (UNLOCK).

Figure 3.58: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position

24. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 79.

3.3.3 John Deere Combines

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: S and T Series Combines

The reel fore-aft/header tilt switch allows the combine Operator to select either REEL FORE-AFT or
HEADER TILT mode.

WARNING

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 machine for any reason.

This procedure is applicable to John Deere S and T Series combines only. For John Deere 60 or 70 Series
combines, refer to Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: 50, 60, and 70 Series Combines, page 45.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damage to electronic components, disconnect the positive cable from the combine battery and turn the
battery disconnect switch to the OFF position before connecting the reel fore-aft/header tilt harness to the
combine’s auxiliary power connectors.

Prepare the combine cab for switch and harness installation as follows:

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1. Open storage compartment on console.

2. Remove two screws (A) attaching compartment
cover (B) to console and remove cover.

3. Lift floor mat (A) at forward right corner to access
knockout (B).

4. Remove knockout (B).

Figure 3.59: Storage Compartment and Cover

Figure 3.60: Cab Floor

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5. Retrieve reel fore-aft/header tilt switch kit (MD #B6206)
from shipment.

6. Install switch (A) into support (B) from top. Ensure
switch is secured in support.

7. Connect switch end (C) of harness to switch (A) with
one wire to center terminal and other wire to either
outer terminal. The color of the wires does not matter.

8. Position support (C) onto console and align holes in
support with holes in console.

9. Reinstall cover (B) with existing screws (A).

Figure 3.61: Switch and Harness

Figure 3.62: Support Position on Console

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10. Close cover and ensure that switch (A) and support (B)
are secure.

11. Route feed end (A) of harness to auxiliary power outlet
strip at right of cab floor.

Figure 3.63: Secured Switch

Figure 3.64: Feed End of Harness

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12. Connect feed end to one of the auxiliary power supply
points (D) as follows:

a. Connect wire (from the in-line fuse) to switched

power supply (C).

b. Connect other wire to ground (B).

13. Tape unused wire jumpers to harness.

IMPORTANT:

Connecting switch harness to unswitched power supply
or cigarette lighter will supply constant power to header
tilt side of solenoid valve and drain combine battery
during extended shutdown periods.

14. Route plug end (A) of harness through hole (B) in cab
floor, and feed entire length outside cab. Leave some
slack in cab to allow for console adjustment.

15. Replace floor mat.

Figure 3.65: Combine Auxiliary Power Supply

Figure 3.66: Plug End of Harness

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16. Route harness (A) under cab (along existing hoses) to
left of feeder house, under hose shield (C), and to
multicoupler (B).

17. Secure harness to hoses with cable ties as required.

Figure 3.67: Harness Routing

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: 50, 60, and 70 Series Combines

The switch allows the combine Operator to select either REEL FORE-AFT or HEADER TILT mode.

WARNING

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 machine for any reason.

This procedure is applicable ONLY to John Deere 50, 60, and 70 Series combines.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damage to electronic components, disconnect the positive cable from the combine battery before
connecting harness to combine connectors.

1. Lay the switch harness along the route from front of the feeder house to the auxiliary power supply in the cab
as per these instructions. Ensure the switch harness will attach to selector valve wiring (with header tilted
forward) and that the feeder house can be fully lowered with adequate slack in the harness.

50 series harness routing

2. Tie the switch harness (A) to the main harness on the
left side of the feeder house with cable ties provided.
Leave 250 mm (10 in.) extending past the end of main
harness (B).

Figure 3.68: 50 Series Harness Routing

60/70 series harness routing

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3. Route the switch harness (A) through the welded hose
guide on feeder house.

4. Secure the switch harness (A) at multicoupler with a
cable tie. Leave 100 cm (40 in.) extending past
location (B).

Figure 3.69: 60/70 Series Harness Routing

5. Route the switch harness (A) up to the underside of the
cab floor.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damage to harness, ensure adequate slack
by lowering the feeder house fully before securing
harness with cable tie.

Figure 3.70: Switch Harness Routing

Figure 3.71: Switch Harness Routing

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6. Secure the switch harness (A) at the rear of the feeder
house with cable tie.

7. Route harness (A) under cab and across to the
right side.

8. Route the switch harness (A) through the existing
grommet (B) on the electrical plate located at the rear of
the right side window.

Figure 3.72: Switch Harness Routing

9. Retrieve switch (A) and support (C) provided with kit.

10. Install switch (A) into support (C) from the top. Ensure
lugs on underside of support have secured the switch.

NOTE:

Image at right shows switch harness (B) connected to
switch (A).

Figure 3.73: Switch Harness Routing

Figure 3.74: Switch and Harness

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11. Connect the switch end of harness (A) to switch (B) with
one of the wires to center terminal and the other wire to
either outer terminal. The color of the wires does not
matter; ensure one wire terminates at the center
terminal.

12. Mount switch plate (A) between the armrest cover hinge
(C) and the armrest using existing screws (B).

Figure 3.75: Switch End of Harness and Switch

Figure 3.76: Switch Plate Mounting

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13. Connect the switch harness to the auxiliary power
supply (D). Connect the wire with the in-line fuse to the
switched power supply (C) and the second wire to the
ground (B).

IMPORTANT:

Connecting the switch harness to an unswitched power
supply or cigarette lighter will supply constant power to
the header tilt side of the solenoid valve and drain the
combine battery during extended shutdown periods.

Figure 3.77: Auxiliary Power Supply

Attaching Header to John Deere Combine

DANGER

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.

1. Push handle (A) on combine multicoupler receptacle
towards feeder house to retract pins (B) at bottom
corners of feeder house. Clean the receptacle.

CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.

2. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to header
until feeder house saddle (C) is directly under adapter
top cross member (D).

3. Raise feeder house slightly to lift header, ensuring
feeder house saddle is properly engaged in
adapter frame.

4. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

Figure 3.78: Combine and Adapter

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5. Pull handle (A) on adapter to release multicoupler (B)
from storage position. Remove multicoupler, and push
handle back into adapter to store.

6. Position multicoupler (A) onto receptacle, and pull
handle (B) to engage lugs on multicoupler into
the handle.

7. Pull handle (B) to a horizontal position and ensure
multicoupler (A) is fully engaged into receptacle.

Figure 3.79: Multicoupler Storage

8. Ensure that both feeder house pins (C) are fully
engaged into adapter brackets.

NOTE:

If pins (C) do not fully engage adapter brackets, loosen
bolts (D) and adjust bracket as required.

9. Tighten bolts (D).

Figure 3.80: Multicoupler

Figure 3.81: Feeder House Pin

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10. Slide latch (A) to lock handle (B) in position and secure
with lynch pin (C).

11. Connect harness (D) to combine connector (E).

12. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and
remove driveline from hook.

Figure 3.82: Multicoupler

13. Pull back collar (A) on end of driveline, and push
driveline onto combine output shaft (B) until collar locks.

Figure 3.83: Driveline

Figure 3.84: Driveline

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14. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A)
away from adapter and moving both header float lock
levers (B) down (UNLOCK).

Figure 3.85: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position

15. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 79.

3.3.4 CLAAS Combines

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness: CLAAS 500 Series

IMPORTANT:

To prevent possible damage to electronic components, disconnect the positive cable from the combine battery and
turn BATTERY DISCONNECT switch OFF before connecting harness to combine connectors.

1. Prepare to install the REEL FORE-AFT/HEADER TILT
switch:

a. Fully lower combine feeder house.
b. Shut down the combine. Disconnect the

battery cable.

c. Obtain the long reel fore-aft/header tilt switch wire

harness (MD #279753) from the completion
package kit.

Figure 3.86: MD #279753 Wiring Harness

A - Cab End
B - Multicoupler End
C - Power Supply Connectors
D - Switch Connectors

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2. Remove storage tray (A) from console in combine cab.

3. Remove 13 mm hex nut (A) and washer from under
combine monitor at front of console as shown.

Figure 3.87: Console Tray

Figure 3.88: Combine Monitor

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4. Rotate console (A) to access wiring.

5. Remove plug (A) from cab floor under the console.
Push the MacDon wire harness adapter end connector
through the hole, and route most of the harness
through hole.

6. Make a slit on the rubber floor plug (A) from the center
and slide plug over wiring harness.

NOTE:

Maintain slack in the harness to prevent damage
to harness.

Figure 3.89: Opened Console

Figure 3.90: Harness Routing

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7. Remove five screws (A) and cover to access wiring
connections inside console.

8. Remove the blank switch plug (A) from top side of
console as shown. Route switch harness from under
the console through the hole in console.

Figure 3.91: Console Underside

Figure 3.92: Switch Plug in Console

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9. Connect rocker switch (B) to the switch end (A) of the
MacDon wiring harness (E) as follows:

• red wire (C) to center terminal

• white wire (D) to either outer terminal

NOTE:

Some MacDon wiring harnesses have two red wires
instead of one white and one red. In that case, connect
one red wire to the center terminal, and the second red
wire to either outer terminal. It does not matter which
outer terminal is used.

10. Snap the rocker switch (A) into place.

Figure 3.93: Switch End of MacDon Wiring
Harness

Figure 3.94: Rocker Switch

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11. Secure the MacDon harness (A) to existing wires (B)
with cable tie (C).

12. Reinstall floor plug (A) with MacDon harness (C) in
floor (B).

Figure 3.95: Console Interior

Figure 3.96: Console Interior

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13. Reinstall console cover and secure with five screws that
were removed in Step 7, page 55.

14. Depending on the type of connection required—two
connectors or single connector—connect the power
source end (A) of the MacDon wire harness to the
in-cab power source (under the console) as follows:

Figure 3.97: Console Underside

Figure 3.98: MacDon Harness

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15. Two-connector hookups:

a. Remove the brown wire (A) from the power source

under the console, and replace it with the black
wire (B) from the MacDon harness.

b. Remove the black wire from the power source, and

replace it with the red wire (C) from the MacDon
harness.

c. Attach the brown wire (removed from the power

source) to the other red wire coming from
the MacDon harness.

d. Attach the black wire (removed from the power

source) to the other black wire coming from
the MacDon harness.

16. Single-connector hookups:

a. Remove existing white plug (A) with brown and

black wires from power source.

b. Remove insulation from male blades (B) and (C) on

MacDon wire harness.

c. Attach black male connector (B) to existing

connector (A) at black wire location.

d. Attach red male connector (C) to existing

connector (A) at brown wire location.

e. Attach connector (D) with two black wires to upper

terminal on power source.

f. Attach connector (E) with red wire to lower terminal

on power source.

Figure 3.99: Two Connector Hookup: Switch
Harness Installed

Figure 3.100: Single Connector Hookup

Top - Before Connecting the Switch Harness
Bottom - After Connecting the Switch Harness

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17. Return the console to its original position, and install the
washer and 13 mm hex nut (A) removed in
Step 3, page 53.

18. Route MacDon wiring harness (A) underneath the cab
floor. Place the harness in the steel tray (B) along
underside of cab floor to prevent it from being
damaged.

Figure 3.101: Combine Monitor

19. Route wiring harness from the left corner of steel tray to
conduit (A), between cab floor and frame as shown at
location (B), and along conduit (A) down to the combine
multicoupler.

Figure 3.102: Cab Underside

Figure 3.103: Cab Underside

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20. Secure the MacDon wiring harness (A) to conduit (B)
(starting from the multicoupler end) with cable ties (C).

Figure 3.104: Combine Multicoupler

Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness: CLAAS 700 Series

IMPORTANT:

To prevent possible damage to electronic components, disconnect the positive cable from the combine battery and
turn BATTERY DISCONNECT switch OFF before connecting harness to combine connectors.

1. Prepare to install the REEL FORE-AFT/HEADER TILT
switch:

a. Fully lower combine feeder house.
b. Shut down the combine. Disconnect the

battery cable.

c. Obtain the long reel fore-aft/header tilt switch wire

harness (MD #279753) from the completion
package kit.

Figure 3.105: MD #279753 Wiring Harness

A - Cab End
B - Multicoupler End
C - Power Supply Connectors
D - Switch Connectors

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2. Open the panel beside the seat as follows:

a. Remove two screws (A) from panel on operator’s

console.

b. Pull up on tab (B) and rotate cover upward to

expose underside of cover.

3. Insert switch end (A) of MacDon wiring harness (B)
through bottom of console (C) beside existing wire (D).

Figure 3.106: Operator’s Console

Figure 3.107: Switch Harness Connection

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4. Remove a blank cap from operator’s panel at
location (A). If LASER PILOT autosteer switch is
installed, select the blank plug next to it for location of
rocker switch.

5. Route switch end (B) of MacDon harness through
opening (A).

6. Retrieve rocker switch (A) from shipping package.

7. Connect red wire (B) at switch end of harness to center
terminal of rocker switch (A).

8. Connect white wire (C) at switch end of harness to
either outer terminal of rocker switch (A). It does not
matter which outer terminal is used.

Figure 3.108: Switch and Console

NOTE:

Some MacDon wiring harnesses have two red wires
instead of one white and one red. In that case, connect
one red wire to the center terminal and the second red
wire to either outer terminal. It does not matter which
outer terminal is used.

9. Snap rocker switch (A) into the panel from the top.

10. Replace cover onto console and secure with the two
previously removed screws (B).

11. Locate power source for the switch. Refer to the
following procedures as necessary:

IMPORTANT:

Location depends on combine model. A switched power
source is either inside the terminal compartment on the
cab floor, or behind a removable panel beside the
ignition switch. If there is no switched power available,
unswitched power or a cigarette lighter adapter may
be used.

Figure 3.109: Switch Connection

Figure 3.110: Console

If on-floor power source:

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12. Locate terminal compartment (A) on floor at right of cab,
and remove the terminal compartment cover for access
to 12-volt switched power.

13. Locate the CLAAS single-wire harness (A) and white
connector (B) with one brown wire and one black wire.

Figure 3.111: Terminal Compartment

NOTE:

The power source end (A) of the MacDon wire harness
has four blade-type connectors.

Figure 3.112: Terminal Compartment

Figure 3.113: MacDon Wire Harness

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14. Connect wires from the MacDon wiring harness (A) to
the CLAAS harness (B) as follows:

a. Remove insulation from red (C) and black (D)

connectors.

b. Attach red wire (C) in MacDon harness to brown

wire in CLAAS white plug (E).

c. Attach black wire (D) in MacDon harness to black

wire in CLAAS white plug (E).

15. Proceed to Step 24, page 67 to connect to the combine
multicoupler.

If beside-ignition power source:

16. Remove access panel (A) beside ignition to gain access
to rear of cigarette lighter (B). If a white plug with two
wires is available, it can be used to connect the
MacDon wiring harness.

Figure 3.114: Power Source Connection

17. Retrieve white plug (A) on cigarette lighter wiring
harness from behind cigarette lighter.

18. Route MacDon wiring harness from previously installed
switch to rear right corner of cab and into panel
opening. If necessary, add an extension or additional
length to the MacDon wiring harness so that there is
sufficient length to connect to the white plug on the
CLAAS harness.

Figure 3.115: Panel

Figure 3.116: Switched Power Harness Plug

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19. Install MacDon wiring harness between cigarette lighter
and lighter harness as follows:

a. Remove insulation from red (A) and black (B) male

connectors.
b. Remove CLAAS harness from cigarette lighter.
c. Attach red wire female connector (C) on MacDon

harness to power terminal on cigarette lighter.
d. Attach black wire female connector (D) on MacDon

harness to negative terminal on cigarette lighter.
e. Attach red wire male connector (A) and black wire

male connector (B) to same colored wires in the

CLAAS harness connector (E) (red to red; black

to black).

20. Secure MacDon harness as required with cable ties.

21. Reinstall access panel (A).

22. Proceed to Step 24, page 67 to connect to the combine
multicoupler.

Figure 3.117: Wiring Harnesses

Figure 3.118: Plastic Cover

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If using an unswitched 12 V power source:

If there are no available plugs in the switched power supply,
unswitched power or a cigarette lighter adapter harness can
be used.

CAUTION

Constant power is supplied to the header tilt side of the
solenoid valve. If the circuit is left powered during
extended shutdown periods, the combine battery will be
drained.

23. Connect optional cigarette lighter adapter to MacDon
wiring harness as follows:

a. Retrieve power supply end of MacDon harness.
b. Attach male connectors (A) on MacDon harness to

female connectors (B) on adapter (C) wires,
matching wire colors.

c. Plug lighter adapter (C) into lighter receptacle to

activate fore-aft/tilt switch.

Figure 3.119: Optional Cigarette Lighter Adapter
(MD #220570)

IMPORTANT:

Unplug lighter adapter (C) when reel fore-aft/tilt
function is not needed to avoid draining combine
battery.

24. Make a hole in one of the blank covers at left of the
compartment at location (A) for the MacDon switch
harness.

25. Route dual-pin connector end of switch harness
through hole.

Figure 3.120: Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Connections

Figure 3.121: Switch Harness

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26. Route switch harness (A) under the cab floor alongside
the existing harnesses. Do NOT secure harness with
cable ties until routing is complete.

27. Route switch harness (A) between cab floor and frame,
from bottom left corner of cab to conduit (B), and along
conduit (B) to multicoupler.

Figure 3.122: Cab Underside of
CLAAS 500 Series

28. Secure wiring harness (A) to conduit (B) (starting from
the multicoupler end) with cable ties (C) at
locations shown.

Figure 3.123: CLAAS 500 Series Shown

Figure 3.124: Combine Multicoupler

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29. Route excess MacDon harness length back into the
terminal compartment.

30. Secure MacDon harness (A) to existing CLAAS
harness (B) with cable ties.

Figure 3.125: Existing Harness and
MacDon Harness

Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine

DANGER

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.

1. Move handle (A) on CA25 Combine Adapter into raised
position, and ensure pins (B) at bottom corners of
adapter are retracted.

Figure 3.126: Pins Retracted

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CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.

2. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to header
until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under adapter
top cross member (B).

3. Raise feeder house slightly to lift header, ensuring
feeder saddle is properly engaged in adapter frame.

4. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

5. Remove locking pin (B) from adapter pin (A).

Figure 3.127: Header on Combine

6. Lower handle (A) to engage pins (B) into feeder house.
Reinsert locking pin (C) and secure with the hairpin.

7. Remove blocks from under cutterbar.

CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.

8. Start engine and lower header.

9. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

Figure 3.128: Adapter Pin

Figure 3.129: Engaging Pins

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10. Unscrew knob (A) on combine coupler (B) to release
coupler from combine receptacle and clean coupler.

11. Remove CA25 receptacle cover (A).

Figure 3.130: Combine Coupler

12. Place CA25 receptacle cover (A) onto
combine receptacle.

Figure 3.131: Receptacle Cover

Figure 3.132: Receptacle Cover

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13. Clean mating surface of coupler (A) and position onto
CA25 receptacle (B).

14. Turn knob (C) to secure coupler to receptacle.

15. Connect combine harness (D) to reel fore-aft/header tilt
selector receptacle (E).

16. Remove shipping wire from driveline (A) and float
lock lever (B).

Figure 3.133: Coupler

17. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and
remove driveline from hook.

Figure 3.134: Adapter Shipping Configuration

Figure 3.135: Driveline

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18. Attach driveline (A) to combine output shaft.

19. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A)
away from adapter and moving both header float lock
levers (B) down (UNLOCK).

Figure 3.136: Driveline and Output Shaft

Figure 3.137: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position

20. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 79.

3.3.5 New Holland Combines

Attaching Header to New Holland CR/CX Combine

DANGER

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.

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1. On upper left of CA25, remove nut (A) and flip lever (B)
horizontally.

2. Position lever (A) onto stud (B).

Figure 3.138: Feeder House Lever Lock
on CA25

3. Place spring arm (C) into hook on lever (B) to preload it,
and tighten nut (A) with washer.

Figure 3.139: Feeder House Lever Lock
on CA25

Figure 3.140: Feeder House Lever Lock
on CA25

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4. Ensure handle (A) is positioned so hooks (B) can
engage CA25 adapter.

CAUTION

Never start or move the machine until you are sure all
bystanders have cleared the area.

5. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to CA25 until
feeder house saddle (A) is directly under CA25 top
cross member (B).

Figure 3.141: Feeder House Locks

6. Raise feeder house slightly to lift header ensuring
feeder saddle is properly engaged in CA25 frame.

7. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.

8. Lift lever (A) on CA25 on left side of feeder house, and
push handle (B) on combine to engage locks (C) on
both sides of feeder house.

9. Push down on lever (A) so slot in lever engages handle
and locks handle in place.

10. Loosen bolts (E) and adjust lock (C) if lock does not
fully engage pin on CA25 when lever (A) and handle (B)
are engaged. Retighten bolts.

Figure 3.142: Header on Combine

Figure 3.143: Feeder House Locks

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11. Open receptacle cover (A) on CA25.

12. Push in lock button (B) and pull handle (C) to full open
position.

13. Clean receptacle mating surfaces.

14. Remove hydraulic quick coupler (A) from storage plate
on combine, and clean mating surface of coupler.

Figure 3.144: Adapter Receptacle

15. Position coupler (A) onto CA25 receptacle, and push
handle (B) to engage pins into receptacle.

16. Push handle (B) to closed position until lock button (C)
snaps out.

17. Remove cover on CA25 electrical receptacle.

18. Remove connector (D) from combine.

19. Align lugs on connector (D) with slots in CA25
receptacle, and push connector onto receptacle. Turn
collar on connector to lock it in place.

Figure 3.145: Combine Coupler

Figure 3.146: Connections

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20. Remove shipping wire (A) from driveline and float lock
lever (B).

21. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and
remove driveline from hook.

Figure 3.147: Shipping Wire on Driveline and
Float Lock Lever

22. Pull back collar on end of driveline, and push driveline
onto combine output shaft (A) until collar locks.

Figure 3.148: Driveline

Figure 3.149: Driveline and Output Shaft

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23. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A)
away from adapter and moving both header float lock
levers (B) down (UNLOCK).

24. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 79.

Figure 3.150: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position

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3.4 Completing Header Assembly

3.4.1 Attaching Cam Arms

To attach reel cam arms, follow these steps:

1. Rotate reel manually until tine tube cranks (A) with
disconnected cam links are accessible.

2. Remove shipping wires one row at a time.

NOTE:

To prevent reel cams from rotating over center, remove
shipping wires one row at a time.

Figure 3.151: Disconnected Cam Links and
Shipping Wire

3. Remove bag of hardware (A) from tine bar. It contains
hardware for cam links and endshields.

Figure 3.152: Hardware Bag Right Reel

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4. Rotate tine tube crank (A) and position link (B) so
attachment holes in bar crank are aligned with hole
in link.

5. Install bolt (C) in link, and position shim (D) on bolt so
that shim is between link and tine bar crank.

NOTE:

Bolts are precoated with Loctite

®

, so no further locking

method is required.

6. Realign link (B) and tine bar crank (A), and thread in
bolt (C).

7. Repeat for remaining tine bars and torque bolts to
165 Nm (120 lbf·ft).

8. Position reel pitch at position 4 to access bolt (A) after
rotating reel. Reposition reel pitch to position 2
when done.

NOTE:

This procedure is done only on right reel.

Figure 3.153: Tine Bar Crank and Link

3.4.2 Repositioning Gearbox

To reposition the gearbox, follow these steps:

1. Remove shipping wire and wrapping on brace (A).
Swing brace clear of gearbox.

Figure 3.154: Right Reel with Cam
Arms Attached

Figure 3.155: Shipping Wire and Brace

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2. Loosen nut (A) and move bolt out of shipping
position slot.

3. Rotate gearbox and insert bolt into working position
slot (A). Tighten nut.

Figure 3.156: Shipping Position

Figure 3.157: Working Position

4. Remove bolt and nut from bracket on gearbox.

5. Position brace (A) inside bracket, and reinstall bolt (B)
and nut.

Figure 3.158: Brace Position

3.4.3 Removing Shipping Supports

The shipping supports are painted yellow, remove supports as follows:

NOTE:

Unless otherwise specified, discard supports as well as all shipping material and hardware.

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1. Remove two bolts (A) and remove strap (B) from both
sides of center frame.

NOTE:

If strap is difficult to remove, lift on one end of header to
release load on strap so that bolts can be removed.

2. Remove lynch pin (A), nut and bolt (B), and remove
shipping brace (C).

3. Reinstall lynch pin (A).

Figure 3.159: Strap on Center Frame

3.4.4 Positioning Transport Lights

Transport lights are located on each outboard reel arm.

1. Position light (A) perpendicular to header. Light arm
should move with normal hand force yet maintain its
position. If not, proceed to next step.

2. Loosen jam nut (B) on light attachment bolt, and adjust
hex nut (C) as required. Tighten jam nut (B).

3. Repeat above for opposite side.

Figure 3.160: Shipping Brace

Figure 3.161: Transport Light

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3.4.5 Opening Endshield

1. Remove lynch pin (A) and tool (B) from pin (C) at top
rear of endshield.

2. Use tool (B) to unlock latch (A) at lower rear corner
of endshield.

3. Lift endshield at aft end to clear pin at top rear of
endshield.

Figure 3.162: Left Endshield

4. Swing endshield out and away from header while
maintaining forward pressure to prevent endshield from
slipping out of tab (C) at front of endsheet.

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT force endshield once it has reached its end of
travel or damage to endshield structure may result. The
endshield is designed to open sufficiently to allow access
to drive system and manual case.

NOTE:

To access the knife drive box, carefully disengage front
of endshield from tab at front of endsheet and swing
front of endshield away from header.

Figure 3.163: Left Endshield

Figure 3.164: Left Endshield Open

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3.4.6 Removing Crop Dividers from Storage

Crop dividers are shipped attached to inboard side of endsheets. To remove crop dividers, follow these steps:

1. Open endshields. Refer to 3.4.5 Opening Endshield, page 83.

2. Support crop divider and remove shipping wire at front
end (A).

3. Remove bolt (B).

4. Remove bolt with washer (C) and retain for installation.

5. Repeat above steps for opposite end.

Figure 3.165: Crop Divider Storage

3.4.7 Installing Crop Dividers without Latch Option

NOTE:

If crop divider latch option was ordered with header, proceed to 3.4.8 Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option,

page 86. Otherwise, complete the following procedure:

1. If not already open, open endshields. Refer to 3.4.5

Opening Endshield, page 83.

2. Position crop divider as shown by inserting lugs (A) into
holes (B) in endsheet.

Figure 3.166: Crop Divider Installation

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3. Lift forward end of crop divider and install bolt (B) and
special stepped washer (A) (step towards divider).
Tighten bolt.

4. Check that divider does not move laterally. Adjust
bolts (A) as required to tighten divider and remove
lateral play when pulling at divider tip.

5. Close endshield. Refer to 3.4.9 Closing Endshield,

page 87.

Figure 3.167: Crop Divider Installation

Figure 3.168: Crop Divider Adjustment

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3.4.8 Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option

1. If not already open, open endshields. Refer to 3.4.5

Opening Endshield, page 83.

2. Position crop divider as shown by inserting lugs (A) into
holes in endsheet.

3. Lift forward end of divider until pin (B) engages and
closes latch (C).

4. Push safety lever (D) down to lock pin in latch.

5. Check that divider does not move laterally. Adjust
bolts (A) as required to tighten divider and remove
lateral play when pulling at divider tip.

6. Close endshield. Refer to 3.4.9 Closing Endshield,

page 87.

Figure 3.169: Crop Divider Installation

Figure 3.170: Crop Divider Adjustment

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3.4.9 Closing Endshield

1. Maintain forward pressure and swing the rear of the
endshield towards the header.

2. Lift the endshield and engage pin (A) located on the top
of the endsheet frame with the hole in endshield (B).

3. Push in the endshield to engage lower latch (A).

4. Use tool (B) to lock lower latch (A).

Figure 3.171: Left Endshield

Figure 3.172: Left Endshield

5. Replace tool (B) and lynch pin (A) on top pin (C).

Figure 3.173: Left Endshield Pin

3.4.10 Installing Crop Divider Rods

1. Remove divider rods from shipping location on header endsheet.

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2. Position crop divider rod (B) on tip of crop divider as
shown, and tighten bolt (A).

3. Repeat procedure at opposite end of header.

Figure 3.174: Divider Rod on Crop Divider

3.4.11 Installing Options

1. Retrieve kits supplied as options with header and install them according to instructions supplied with each kit.

2. Proceed to 4 Performing Predelivery Checks, page 89.

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This machine has been set at the factory and should not require further adjustments; however, the following checks
will ensure your machine provides maximum performance. If adjustments are necessary, follow the procedures in
this chapter.

WARNING

To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
before making adjustments to machine.

IMPORTANT:

To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping material has fallen into machine.

1. Perform final checks as listed on Predelivery Checklist (yellow sheet attached to this instruction – ) to ensure
machine is field-ready. Refer to following pages for detailed instructions as indicated on Checklist. The
completed Checklist should be retained either by Operator or Dealer.

4.1 Checking Transport/Stabilizer Tire Pressure

Check tire inflation pressure. If necessary, adjust pressure according to following table:

Table 4.1 Tire Inflation Pressure

Size

ST205/75 R15

IMPORTANT:

Do NOT exceed maximum pressure specified on tire sidewall.

Load Range Pressure

D

E

448 kPa (65 psi)

552 kPa (80 psi)

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4.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque

Perform following procedure to ensure that transport and stabilizer wheel bolts are correctly torqued:

1. Check wheel bolt torque is 110–120 Nm (80–90 lbf·ft).
Refer to bolt tightening sequence illustration at right.

Figure 4.1: Bolt Tightening Sequence

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