MacDon 912 Operator's Manual page 71

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INSTALL SKID SHOES OR GAUGE ROLLERS
NOTE: Before lowering header, install either
adjustable skid shoe or gauge roller option at
cutterbar. Installation instructions are packaged
with the option kit.
REMOVE LIFT PAN AND BRACES
Before lowering header, remove lift pan (B), two
vertical braces (C), and brace (D). (Model 933
Header not exactly as shown.)
LOWER HEADER TO GROUND
NOTE: Before lowering header, remove linkage
pins from header legs.
1. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its
"underside".
2. Attach chain (A) to both ends of lean bar as
shown.
IMPORTANT: See "Chain Requirements" in
this section for minimum chain specifications.
Also, chain length must be sufficient to provide
a minimum 48 inches (1220 mm) vertical
distance between forks and lean bar.
3. Raise lifting apparatus to take some of the
weight off shipping stands and back up
SLOWLY to lower the header.
CAUTION:
lowering, as machine may swing.
SET HEADER SUPPORT STAND
1. Remove chain and move lifting vehicle to rear
of header.
2. Attach chain to center link anchor on frame
tube. Raise rear of header and lower header
stand into position (E).
NOTE: In soft conditions use a 2x4 block
under stand.
3. Lower header onto stand. Remove yellow
shipping stands from header legs.
LEAN BAR
Lean bar is fully retracted for shipping. Reposition
lean bar to an appropriate height. See "Lean Bar
Position" in Operation section.
LIGHTS
Rotate lights from shipping position to field
position.
NOTE: Do not overtighten mounting hardware –
lights must pivot out of the way of obstructions.
REPOSITION WOBBLE BOX BREATHER
Swap positions of plug (F) and breather (G) at
wobble box to position breather in rear hole.
Form # 46620
UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
Stand
clear
when
D
B
REMOVE LIFT PAN & BRACES
A
LOWERING HEADER
HEADER STAND – LOWERED
& SHIPPING STANDS REMOVED
G
REPOSITION WOBBLE BOX BREATHER
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C
(2)
E
F
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