Step 12. Install Center-Link; Mechanical Link; Hydraulic Link; Step 13. Remove Banding At Lift Cylinders - MacDon R85 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 12. INSTALL CENTER-LINK

A
a. Lift front corner of header using a lift jack (A)
until the shipping brace (B) is loose.
b. Remove clevis pins (C) securing brace to
header and carrier frame, and remove brace
(B). Retain pins for re-installation.
c. Lower header to ground.
d. Raise front of APT hitch with the jack to allow
installation of the
center-link or optional hydraulic link.
A. MECHANICAL LINK
E
a. Attach mechanical link (D) to carrier frame with
clevis pin (C). Secure with cotter pin.
b. Loosen nut (E).
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B
C
adjustable mechanical
D
C
C
c. Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve (F) so that link can
be connected to header.
when holes are aligned, and secure with cotter
pin.
d. Rotate sleeve (F) to approximately mid-position.
e. Snug up nut (E), but do NOT over-tighten.
A slight tap with a small hammer is sufficient.
B. HYDRAULIC LINK
a. Refer to instructions provided with hydraulic
center-link kit for installation procedures.
STEP 13. REMOVE BANDING AT
LIFT CYLINDERS
a. Cut the banding that secures the LH and RH lift
cylinders to the carrier frame.
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F
E
Insert clevis pin (C)
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