New Holland CX Series Reference guide

QUICK REFERENCE CARD – NEW HOLLAND CX COMBINES
Form 147074 Rev. E (E27025) Page 1 of 4
J
B
A
2
3
A B
1” to 2”
(25 to 50 mm)
DRUM
FLOATED UP
X = 225 mm
(
factor
y
settin
g)
.
X
Combine Initial Settings
 Install feeder plate extension (G). Move feeder bottom
shaft to the front hole (Cereal Position) (H).
 Adjust the bottom shaft float to 3-1/2” (90mm) at (A).
Adjust the feeder chain tension according to the gauge
on the spring (B).
 Ensure feeder house output shaft speed is 575 rpm.
 Fully retract header tilt cylinder and lower header until it
slightly contacts the ground. At this point adjust feeder
faceplate angle to align pendulum with rear face of
adapter (if applicable).
 Remove all feeder house dust shields, enclosure panels, etc.
873 Adapter Initial Settings

Place adapter leg pin in proper hole for your header
model as follows:
• 963/972/973/974/84C headers in hole (B), (factory set)
with dust shields and hole (A) with dust shields
removed.
 Place adapter down stop pin in proper hole for your
header model as follows:
• 973/974/84C headers in hole (2), (factory set).
• 963/972 headers in hole (3).
 If mounting adapter to a header, ensure down stop pads are
orientated properly.
•963/972/973 header with dust shields removed and 973
with dust shields on, orientation is correct as shipped (D).
•963/972 with dust shields on, orient pads to position (F).
•974/84C headers, orient pads to position (E).
 For 972/973/974/84C - Install skid plate on adapter feed pan so
dim. D = 4-11/32” (110 mm) in Hole B (dust shields installed). For
963 - Slide transition plate forward until feed pan bolts hit front of
slot.
For 972/973/974/84C – Install skid plate on adapter pan so
dim. D = 3-1/2” (90 mm) in Hole A (dust shields removed). For
963 - Slide transition plate rearward until feed pan bolts hit rear
of slot.
•Refer to 873 Operators Manual for adjustment details.
 Adjust RTD position to achieve 1” to 2” dimension.
Note: To achieve this feed chain on combine may need to
be fully extended.
H
G
D
Pendulum must line
up with rear face of
adapter frame.

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873 Adapter Initial Settings
(continued)
Set the center link between the header and
adapter to 19-1/4” (490 mm) length (pin to
pin).
Set the float to specs given on pages 3 & 4.
Set the draper speed flow control so number
“4” is at the 12 o’clock position.
Header Initial Settings
See page 4 for 963 Header
For 973/974/84C Model Headers: Set the
center delivery opening to 55.5” (1410 mm).
Position the decks so there is equal
overlap of adapter feed draper each
side.
Align the vertical edge of the rear deflectors
on the feed pan just inside the edge of the
feeder house opening to ensure smooth
crop flow.
Re-check skid plate clearance (set during
873 initial settings) with adapter inserted in
header. (see appropriate dimensions below)
Refer to 873 Operator’s Manual for further
details.
Gauge wheels are intended to help float the
header when cutting off the ground. For
such applications set gauge wheels in the
Short – Tall setting depending on cut height.
Note: When cutting on the ground place
gauge wheels in the storage position.
Pickup Reel Initial Settings
 See page 4 for 963 Header
 Install bolt (C) through the cam arm with head
inboard and torque to 120 ft. lbs. (162 N·m.)
 Adjust the finger pitch to position 5.
 Set the fore/aft position to between 4and 5on
the gauge decal at left reel support arms.
 Reel finger to sickle guard minimum clearance with
reel fully lowered is 5/8” (15mm), measured at
both ends of the cutterbar for 973 headers. For
974/84C headers, flex to full frown when
checking clearance at hinge points.
 Recommended reel speed is 10% above ground
speed.
C
55.5”
(
1410 mm
)
973/974/84C

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Form 147074 Rev. E (E27025) Page 3 of 4
973/2052 & 974/2062/84C Initial Set-up
Rice Soybeans
Average Cereal Crops
Normal Cutting Tough Cutting Dry Conditions Wet
Conditions
Sickle- Check daily that guards are
aligned. Clearance from hold down
to sickle 0.020” (0.5mm)
- - -
-
2100 reel Fore/Aft- 4 or 5 on decal
Finger Pitch Adjustment- Slot 5
Reel Clearance- 5/8” (15mm) for
973/2052 headers and at hinge
points for 974/2062/84C headers in
full frown. Refer to 973/974
Operator’s Manual.
Speed- +10 % ground speed.
5
-
-
-
7
-
-
-
6
Slot 7
½” (13mm)
-
6
Slot 7
½” (13mm)
-
Draper Speed- Dial position “4”.
Draper opening- 55” (1410 mm)
Reduce opening if side drapers are
back feeding.
-
-
Position 3 or 4
50.6” (1285 mm)
-
-
-
-
Guard Angle- center link 19-¼”
(490 mm) length (pin to pin).
Poly Skids- Optional on 973/2052
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
Center link fully
retracted.
Yes
Gauge Wheels (if equipped)-
Most cereals require “medium”
stubble height setting
Note: Gauge wheels should be in
storage position for on the ground
cutting applications.
Not Applicable Not Applicable Storage Storage
Float- Adjust float to achieve 0” gap
at downstop pad. (Refer to 873
Operator’s Manual)
½” gap ½” gap ½” gap ½” gap

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Form 147074 Rev. E (E27025) Page 4 of 4
963/2042 Initial Set-up. Field Peas Soybeans
Average Cereal Crops Dry Conditions Wet Condition Dry Conditions Wet Condition
Sickle-Check daily that guards are
aligned. Clearance from hold down
to sickle 0.020” (0.5mm) - - - -
2000B Reel Fore/ Aft-5
th
hole/frt.
Cam Arm-Y
Range Slot- P
Finger Pitch- L or M
Reel Clearance- 2” (50 mm)
Speed- +10% of ground speed
2
nd
from front
Y
Q
M
2” (50mm)
-
2
nd
from front.
Y
P
J
2” (50mm)
-
2
nd
from front
X
P
M
2” (50mm)
-
2
nd
from front.
X
P
M
2” (50mm)
-
Draper Speed- Dial position “4”.
Draper opening- 53.5” (1360 mm)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Guard Angle- 1.0” (25mm) of
threads showing on center link.
Poly Skids- None
-
Yes
-
Yes
-
Yes
Center link fully
retracted.
Yes
Gauge Wheels (if equipped)-
Most cereals require “position 2”
stubble height setting.
Note: Gauge wheels should be in
storage position for on the ground
cutting applications.
Storage Storage Storage Storage
Float- Adjust float to achieve 0” gap
at downstop pad. (Refer to 873
Operator’s Manual)
½” gap ½” gap ½” gap ½” gap
Y
53.5
(1360 mm)
963/2042
Storage position
for on ground
application