Inspecting Door Latches: Export Header; Adjusting Latches; Replacing Latches - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

Inspecting Door Latches: Export Header

The cutterbar door latches should operate smoothly and remain engaged when the doors are down. Tighten latch
hardware if loose. If the rubber bushing is damaged or does not allow the latch to operate properly, the latch should
be replaced.

Adjusting Latches

Follow these steps to adjust the door latches:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Unlatch and lift curtain.
2. Loosen bolts (A) and move latch assembly to position
as shown so that latch (B) engages pin.
3. Tighten bolts (A).
4. If necessary, loosen nut (C) and rotate latch (B) to
position as shown.
5. Tighten nut (C).

Replacing Latches

To replace cutterbar door latches, follow these steps:
1. Unlatch and lift curtain.
2. Remove bolts (A) and remove latch assembly
from frame.
3. Locate new latch assembly on frame and reinstall
bolts (A).
4. Adjust to position shown and tighten bolts (A).
169455
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
143
Figure 7.61: Cutterbar Door Latch
Figure 7.62: Cutterbar Door Latch
Revision F