Step 13. Install Center Link; Mechanical Link; Hydraulic Link; Step 14. Remove Banding At Lift Cylinders - MacDon R80 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

STEP 13. 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 with the jack to allow
installation of the adjustable mechanical 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
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. 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 link
kit for installation procedures.
STEP 14. 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)
Model Year - 2010