Attaching Header And Carrier - MacDon R1 Series Operator's Manual

Attaching Header and Carrier

The carrier must be attached to a tractor for the header and carrier to be assembled.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat.
DANGER
Ensure that all bystanders have cleared the area.
1. Start the tractor and maneuver carrier (A) directly behind
header (B) so the carrier legs line up with the header
attachment points.
2. Drive slowly forward to engage carrier legs (C) into the
header attachment brackets.
3. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the
ignition.
4. Inspect left carrier leg (A) for excessive gap between the
inner steel sleeve of the bushing and the header brackets. If
there is a gap, install washer (1.2 mm [0.047 in.] thick) on
both sides of the carrier leg to minimize the gap.
5. Align left carrier leg (A) with the header brackets, and
install M20 x 40 bolt (B) with hardened washer (C).
6. Install three hardened washers (D) and flanged lock nut (E)
on bolt (B).
7. Torque bolt (B) to 339 Nm (250 lbf∙ft).
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Figure 4.322: Carrier Aligned with Header
Figure 4.323: Left Leg
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