Page 1 FD75 ® ® FlexDraper Combine Header with CA25 Combine Adapter Unload and Assembly Instructions (North America) 214325 Revision A 2018 Model Year Original Instruction Featuring MacDon FLEX-FLOAT Technology™ The harvesting specialists.
Page 2 ® FD75 FlexDraper Combine Header Published: June 2017...
Page 3 Keep your MacDon publications up-to-date. The latest version can be downloaded from our website (www.macdon. com) or from our Dealer portal (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required). A French language version of this manual can be downloaded from our MacDon International website (www. macdon.com) and the Dealer portal (https://portal.macdon.com) (login required).
Page 4 List of Revisions The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Location Summary of Change The name Lexion changed to CLAAS—representing a Throughout wider product range. Filler cap now includes flange head screws for better fit. 3.2.1 Installing Filler Cap, page 21 Added topic for removing filler plates from transition Preparing Transition Frame: AGCO Combines, page 29...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..............................i List of Revisions ............................ii Chapter 1: Safety ............................ 1 1.1 Signal Words ............................1 1.2 General Safety.............................2 1.3 Safety Signs ............................4 Chapter 2: Unloading Header and Adapter ..................5 2.1 Unloading Header and Adapter from Trailer ...................5 2.2 Lowering Header ..........................7 2.3 Removing Shipping Stands.........................10 Chapter 3: Assembling Header and Adapter.................
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.4.8 Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option ...................86 3.4.9 Closing Endshield ........................87 3.4.10 Installing Crop Divider Rods .....................87 3.4.11 Installing Options ........................88 Chapter 4: Performing Predelivery Checks ................... 89 4.1 Checking Transport/Stabilizer Tire Pressure..................89 4.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque .......................90 4.3 Checking Knife Drive Box ........................91 4.4 Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Gearbox..................92 4.5 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir ....................93...
Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.1.2 Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088 Combines ..............144 Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300) .............. 144 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) (Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/ 7088) ........................145 Setting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/ 7088) ........................
Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.1.9 John Deere 60 Series Combines ....................204 Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere 60 Series) ......... 204 Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series)..........206 Turning Accumulator Off (John Deere 60 Series) ..............207 Setting Sensing Grain Header Height to 50 (John Deere 60 Series)..........
Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 6: Running up Header......................273 6.1 Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments ....................276 6.1.1 Adjusting Knife and Guards...................... 276 Chapter 7: Reference .........................279 7.1 Torque Specifications ........................279 7.1.1 SAE Bolt Torque Specifications ....................279 7.1.2 Metric Bolt Specifications ......................281 7.1.3 Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ..............
Page 11: Chapter 1: Safety
1 Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The appropriate signal word for each situation has been selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Page 12: General Safety
SAFETY 1.2 General Safety CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself. • When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery, wear all protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for job at hand.
Page 13 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. NEVER alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of shaft and can telescope freely. •...
Page 14: Safety Signs
Replace safety signs that are missing or become illegible. • If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure repair part also bears current safety sign. • Safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer. Figure 1.7: Operator’s Manual Decal 214325 Revision A...
Page 15: Chapter 2: Unloading Header And Adapter
2 Unloading Header and Adapter Perform all procedures in order in which they are listed. 2.1 Unloading Header and Adapter from Trailer The following procedure applies when two headers are shipped on a trailer. CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area.
Page 16 UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3. Approach header and line up forks (A) with fork slider channels (B) under adapter frame. 4. Slide forks (A) underneath fork slider channels (B) as far as possible without contacting shipping support of opposite header. 5.
Page 17: Lowering Header
UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2.2 Lowering Header 1. Approach underside of header with lifting vehicle. Figure 2.4: Underside of Header 2. Attach chain to shipping support (A) at center reel arm. IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to lift at cutterbar when unloading from trailer.
Page 18 UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header rests on ground. Figure 2.6: Lowering Header 214325 Revision A...
Page 19 UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 4. Place 150 mm (6 inch) blocks (A) under each end and at center of cutterbar. 5. Lower header onto blocks, and remove chain. Figure 2.7: Blocks at Each End of Cutterbar 214325 Revision A...
Page 20: Removing Shipping Stands
UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2.3 Removing Shipping Stands NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, discard stands, shipping material, and hardware. The removable stands are painted yellow. 1. Remove two bolts (A) securing right fork slider channel to brace (C). NOTE: To access bolts at lower fork slider brace, header must be supported on 150 mm (6 in.) blocks.
Page 21 UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 5. Remove two bolts (A) and then two bolts (B) from upper brace. Repeat for opposite side. 6. Remove right and left fork slider channels. Figure 2.10: Fork Slider Channels 7. Remove upper brace (A). Figure 2.11: Upper Brace 214325 Revision A...
Page 22 UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 8. Remove four bolts (A), and remove braces (B) from bottom of adapter. Figure 2.12: View from below Header 9. Remove two bolts from bottom multicoupler guard bracket (A). 10. Remove four bolts securing clamps at top bracket (B). 11.
Page 23 UNLOADING HEADER AND ADAPTER 13. Loosen three bolts (A) in each endshield guard and remove guards. Hardware can be removed when header endshields are opened. Figure 2.15: Endshield Guards 14. Remove reel anti-rotation strap (A) between reel and endsheet. Figure 2.16: Reel Anti-Rotation Strap 214325 Revision A...
Page 25: Chapter 3: Assembling Header And Adapter
3 Assembling Header and Adapter Perform all procedures in order in which they are listed. 3.1 Attaching Reel Lift Cylinders 1. Remove two top bolts (A) on outboard reel arm supports. Repeat for opposite side. Figure 3.1: Reel Outboard Support Arm 2.
Page 26 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 4. Lift reel, and remove pins from endsheet and reel arm. 5. Align reel lift cylinder mounting holes with lug on endsheet and hole in reel arm. 6. Secure cylinder to endsheet and reel arm with clevis pins (A) and (B) as shown.
Page 27 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 8. Lift reel to gain access to center lift cylinder. 9. Remove shipping wire and banding from reel center lift cylinder. Remove socket head bolt and nut from cylinder rod. 10. Lift reel so that hole in lift cylinder rod lines up with mounting hole (A) in reel arm.
Page 28 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 17. Lift reel and remove pins from endsheet and reel arm. 18. Align reel lift cylinder mounting holes until they line up with lug on endsheet and hole in reel arm. 19. Secure cylinder to endsheet and reel arm with clevis pins (A) and (B) as shown.
Page 29 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 21. Remove bolts (A) from reel arm support at endsheet, and remove support. Repeat at other side. Figure 3.9: Reel Outboard Arm Support 22. Remove brace bolts (A) and tags locking reel fore-aft position at outer reel arms. IMPORTANT: To prevent damaging fore-aft cylinders or structure, do NOT use fore-aft cylinders to assist with removing bolts.
Page 30 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 23. Remove remaining three bolts (A) locking reel fore-aft position at center reel arm, and remove shipping channel (B). 24. Proceed to 3.2 Setting up Combine Adapter, page Figure 3.12: Reel Center Arm Shipping Channel 214325 Revision A...
Page 31: Setting Up Combine Adapter
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3.2 Setting up Combine Adapter Complete the following procedures in order in which they are listed: • 3.2.1 Installing Filler Cap, page 21 • 3.2.2 Removing Auger Flighting Extensions, page 23 • 3.2.3 Removing Stripper Bars, page 23 •...
Page 32 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3. Remove top gasket (A) for use in next step. NOTE: There are two gaskets—one on either side of filler strainer flange. Figure 3.15: Top Gasket 4. Place gasket (A) (removed from top of filler strainer) onto filler cap neck (B), and align holes.
Page 33: Removing Auger Flighting Extensions
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 10. Install filler cap (A). Figure 3.18: Filler Cap 3.2.2 Removing Auger Flighting Extensions Flighting extension kits may have been supplied with your header to improve feeding in certain crops such as rice. They are NOT recommended for cereal crops. If necessary, remove auger flighting extensions as follows: NOTE: Do NOT use flighting extensions on New Holland CR960, 9060, 970, 9070, and 9080 combines.
Page 34: Replacing Feeder Deflectors: New Holland Cr Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 1. Remove four bolts (A) and nuts securing bars (B) to adapter frame, and remove bars. 2. Repeat for opposite set of stripper bars. 3. Proceed to 3.3 Attaching Header to Combine, page Figure 3.20: Auger Stripper Bar 3.2.4 Replacing Feeder Deflectors: New Holland CR Combines If header is configured for a New Holland CR960, 9070, or 9080 combine, adapter has a factory-installed feeder deflector kit to improve feeding into feeder house.
Page 35 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2. Remove two bolts and nuts (B) securing deflector (A) to adapter frame and remove deflector. 3. Position replacement deflector and reinstall bolts and nuts (B). Do NOT tighten bolts. Figure 3.22: Replacement Deflector: Left Shown –...
Page 36: Attaching Header To Combine
Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness Gleaner combines prior to 2014 are not equipped to have hydraulic reel fore-aft and header tilt options. The following additional items are required and not supplied by MacDon: • Valve (A) (AGCO #71389745) •...
Page 37 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER To enable the reel fore-aft and header tilt options, install the switch and harness as follows: 1. Before attaching any cable ties, route switch harness (A) from the front of the feeder house to the power connection point in the cab. Ensure the harness is long enough to reach the wiring at the selector valve with the header tilted forward, and that the feeder house can be fully lowered with adequate slack in the harness.
Page 38 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 5. Route the switch harness (A) under the cab, through cab floor, and into console (B) at the foam seal (C). Figure 3.28: Harness through Cab Floor 6. Remove the console cover (A) as shown. 7. Connect the switch harness to the power supply inside the console at (B).
Page 39: Preparing Transition Frame: Agco Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 9. Mount switch plate onto console (A) in a suitable location. 10. Connect harness to switch with red wire to center terminal (B), and white wire to either outer terminal (C). 11. Reconnect the battery cable. 12.
Page 40: Attaching Header To Challenger, Gleaner, Or Massey Ferguson Combine
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 1. For AGCO Class 7 and Class 8 combines, remove three carriage bolts and nuts (A) securing filler plate (B) to transition frame (C), and remove filler plate. Discard bolts, nuts, and filler plates. 2. Repeat on the opposite side. Figure 3.31: Filler Plate on Right Side of Transition Frame Attaching Header to Challenger, Gleaner, or Massey Ferguson Combine...
Page 41 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2. Start engine and slowly approach header until feeder house is directly under adapter top cross member (A) and alignment pins (C) on feeder house (shown in Figure 3.34, page 31) are aligned with holes (B) in adapter frame.
Page 42 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 5. Use lock handle (B) to engage lugs (A) with adapter. Figure 3.36: AGCO Group Feeder House CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 6. Start engine and lower header. 7.
Page 43 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 9. Push handle (A) on combine to fully open position. 10. Clean mating surfaces of multicoupler (B) and receptacle if necessary. Figure 3.38: Combine Receptacle 11. Position multicoupler (A) onto combine receptacle, and pull handle (B) to fully engage multicoupler into receptacle.
Page 44: Case Ih Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 14. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and remove driveline from hook. Figure 3.41: Driveline 15. Pull back collar (A) on end of driveline, and push driveline onto combine output shaft (B) until collar locks. Figure 3.42: Driveline 16.
Page 45 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 1. On upper left of combine adapter, remove nut (A) and flip lever (B) horizontally. Figure 3.43: Feeder House Lever Lock on Adapter 2. Position lever (A) onto stud (B). Figure 3.44: Feeder House Lever Lock on Adapter 3.
Page 46 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 4. On combine, ensure lock handle (A) is positioned so hooks (B) can engage adapter. Figure 3.46: Feeder House Lock CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 5.
Page 47 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 11. Open receptacle cover (A) on adapter. 12. Press lock button (B) and pull handle (C) to fully open position. 13. Clean receptacle mating surfaces. Figure 3.49: Adapter Receptacle 14. Remove hydraulic quick coupler (A) from combine and clean mating surfaces.
Page 48 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 17. Remove cover from electrical receptacle (A). Ensure receptacle is clean and has no signs of damage. Figure 3.52: Electrical Receptacle 18. Remove electrical connector (A) from storage cup on combine, and route it to adapter receptacle. Figure 3.53: Combine Connectors 19.
Page 49 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 20. Remove shipping wire (A) from driveline and float lock lever (B). Figure 3.55: Shipping Wire on Driveline and Float Lock Lever 21. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and remove driveline from hook. Figure 3.56: Driveline Storage Hook 22.
Page 50: John Deere Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 23. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A) away from adapter and moving both header float lock levers (B) down (UNLOCK). Figure 3.58: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position 24. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 3.3.3 John Deere Combines Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: S and T Series Combines The reel fore-aft/header tilt switch allows the combine Operator to select either REEL FORE-AFT or...
Page 51 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 1. Open storage compartment on console. 2. Remove two screws (A) attaching compartment cover (B) to console and remove cover. Figure 3.59: Storage Compartment and Cover 3. Lift floor mat (A) at forward right corner to access knockout (B).
Page 52 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 5. Retrieve reel fore-aft/header tilt switch kit (MD #B6206) from shipment. 6. Install switch (A) into support (B) from top. Ensure switch is secured in support. 7. Connect switch end (C) of harness to switch (A) with one wire to center terminal and other wire to either outer terminal.
Page 53 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 10. Close cover and ensure that switch (A) and support (B) are secure. Figure 3.63: Secured Switch 11. Route feed end (A) of harness to auxiliary power outlet strip at right of cab floor. Figure 3.64: Feed End of Harness 214325 Revision A...
Page 54 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 12. Connect feed end to one of the auxiliary power supply points (D) as follows: a. Connect wire (from the in-line fuse) to switched power supply (C). b. Connect other wire to ground (B). 13. Tape unused wire jumpers to harness. IMPORTANT: Connecting switch harness to unswitched power supply or cigarette lighter will supply constant power to header...
Page 55: Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: 50, 60, And 70 Series Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 16. Route harness (A) under cab (along existing hoses) to left of feeder house, under hose shield (C), and to multicoupler (B). 17. Secure harness to hoses with cable ties as required. Figure 3.67: Harness Routing Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Switch: 50, 60, and 70 Series Combines The switch allows the combine Operator to select either REEL FORE-AFT or HEADER TILT mode.
Page 56 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3. Route the switch harness (A) through the welded hose guide on feeder house. Figure 3.69: 60/70 Series Harness Routing 4. Secure the switch harness (A) at multicoupler with a cable tie. Leave 100 cm (40 in.) extending past location (B).
Page 57 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 6. Secure the switch harness (A) at the rear of the feeder house with cable tie. 7. Route harness (A) under cab and across to the right side. Figure 3.72: Switch Harness Routing 8. Route the switch harness (A) through the existing grommet (B) on the electrical plate located at the rear of the right side window.
Page 58 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 11. Connect the switch end of harness (A) to switch (B) with one of the wires to center terminal and the other wire to either outer terminal. The color of the wires does not matter; ensure one wire terminates at the center terminal.
Page 59: Attaching Header To John Deere Combine
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 13. Connect the switch harness to the auxiliary power supply (D). Connect the wire with the in-line fuse to the switched power supply (C) and the second wire to the ground (B). IMPORTANT: Connecting the switch harness to an unswitched power supply or cigarette lighter will supply constant power to the header tilt side of the solenoid valve and drain the combine battery during extended shutdown periods.
Page 60 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 5. Pull handle (A) on adapter to release multicoupler (B) from storage position. Remove multicoupler, and push handle back into adapter to store. Figure 3.79: Multicoupler Storage 6. Position multicoupler (A) onto receptacle, and pull handle (B) to engage lugs on multicoupler into the handle.
Page 61 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 10. Slide latch (A) to lock handle (B) in position and secure with lynch pin (C). 11. Connect harness (D) to combine connector (E). Figure 3.82: Multicoupler 12. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and remove driveline from hook.
Page 62: Claas Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 14. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A) away from adapter and moving both header float lock levers (B) down (UNLOCK). Figure 3.85: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position 15. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 3.3.4 CLAAS Combines Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness: CLAAS 500 Series IMPORTANT:...
Page 63 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2. Remove storage tray (A) from console in combine cab. Figure 3.87: Console Tray 3. Remove 13 mm hex nut (A) and washer from under combine monitor at front of console as shown. Figure 3.88: Combine Monitor 214325 Revision A...
Page 64 4. Rotate console (A) to access wiring. Figure 3.89: Opened Console 5. Remove plug (A) from cab floor under the console. Push the MacDon wire harness adapter end connector through the hole, and route most of the harness through hole.
Page 65 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 7. Remove five screws (A) and cover to access wiring connections inside console. Figure 3.91: Console Underside 8. Remove the blank switch plug (A) from top side of console as shown. Route switch harness from under the console through the hole in console.
Page 66 • white wire (D) to either outer terminal NOTE: Some MacDon wiring harnesses have two red wires instead of one white and one red. In that case, connect one red wire to the center terminal, and the second red wire to either outer terminal. It does not matter which outer terminal is used.
Page 67 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 11. Secure the MacDon harness (A) to existing wires (B) with cable tie (C). Figure 3.95: Console Interior 12. Reinstall floor plug (A) with MacDon harness (C) in floor (B). Figure 3.96: Console Interior 214325 Revision A...
Page 68 Figure 3.97: Console Underside 14. Depending on the type of connection required—two connectors or single connector—connect the power source end (A) of the MacDon wire harness to the in-cab power source (under the console) as follows: Figure 3.98: MacDon Harness...
Page 69 (B) from the MacDon harness. b. Remove the black wire from the power source, and replace it with the red wire (C) from the MacDon harness. c. Attach the brown wire (removed from the power source) to the other red wire coming from the MacDon harness.
Page 70 13 mm hex nut (A) removed in Step 3, page Figure 3.101: Combine Monitor 18. Route MacDon wiring harness (A) underneath the cab floor. Place the harness in the steel tray (B) along underside of cab floor to prevent it from being damaged.
Page 71: Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch And Harness: Claas 700 Series
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 20. Secure the MacDon wiring harness (A) to conduit (B) (starting from the multicoupler end) with cable ties (C). Figure 3.104: Combine Multicoupler Installing Reel Fore-Aft/Header Tilt Selector Switch and Harness: CLAAS 700 Series IMPORTANT: To prevent possible damage to electronic components, disconnect the positive cable from the combine battery and turn BATTERY DISCONNECT switch OFF before connecting harness to combine connectors.
Page 72 Pull up on tab (B) and rotate cover upward to expose underside of cover. Figure 3.106: Operator’s Console 3. Insert switch end (A) of MacDon wiring harness (B) through bottom of console (C) beside existing wire (D). Figure 3.107: Switch Harness Connection...
Page 73 (A). If LASER PILOT autosteer switch is installed, select the blank plug next to it for location of rocker switch. 5. Route switch end (B) of MacDon harness through opening (A). Figure 3.108: Switch and Console 6. Retrieve rocker switch (A) from shipping package.
Page 74 13. Locate the CLAAS single-wire harness (A) and white connector (B) with one brown wire and one black wire. Figure 3.112: Terminal Compartment NOTE: The power source end (A) of the MacDon wire harness has four blade-type connectors. Figure 3.113: MacDon Wire Harness 214325...
Page 75 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 14. Connect wires from the MacDon wiring harness (A) to the CLAAS harness (B) as follows: a. Remove insulation from red (C) and black (D) connectors. b. Attach red wire (C) in MacDon harness to brown wire in CLAAS white plug (E).
Page 76 Remove insulation from red (A) and black (B) male connectors. b. Remove CLAAS harness from cigarette lighter. c. Attach red wire female connector (C) on MacDon harness to power terminal on cigarette lighter. d. Attach black wire female connector (D) on MacDon harness to negative terminal on cigarette lighter.
Page 77 23. Connect optional cigarette lighter adapter to MacDon wiring harness as follows: a. Retrieve power supply end of MacDon harness. b. Attach male connectors (A) on MacDon harness to female connectors (B) on adapter (C) wires, matching wire colors. c. Plug lighter adapter (C) into lighter receptacle to activate fore-aft/tilt switch.
Page 78 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 26. Route switch harness (A) under the cab floor alongside the existing harnesses. Do NOT secure harness with cable ties until routing is complete. Figure 3.122: Cab Underside of CLAAS 500 Series 27. Route switch harness (A) between cab floor and frame, from bottom left corner of cab to conduit (B), and along conduit (B) to multicoupler.
Page 79: Attaching Header To Claas Combine
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 29. Route excess MacDon harness length back into the terminal compartment. 30. Secure MacDon harness (A) to existing CLAAS harness (B) with cable ties. Figure 3.125: Existing Harness and MacDon Harness Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine...
Page 80 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 2. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to header until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under adapter top cross member (B).
Page 81 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 10. Unscrew knob (A) on combine coupler (B) to release coupler from combine receptacle and clean coupler. Figure 3.130: Combine Coupler 11. Remove CA25 receptacle cover (A). Figure 3.131: Receptacle Cover 12. Place CA25 receptacle cover (A) onto combine receptacle.
Page 82 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 13. Clean mating surface of coupler (A) and position onto CA25 receptacle (B). 14. Turn knob (C) to secure coupler to receptacle. 15. Connect combine harness (D) to reel fore-aft/header tilt selector receptacle (E). Figure 3.133: Coupler 16.
Page 83: New Holland Combines
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 18. Attach driveline (A) to combine output shaft. Figure 3.136: Driveline and Output Shaft 19. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A) away from adapter and moving both header float lock levers (B) down (UNLOCK). Figure 3.137: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position 20.
Page 84 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 1. On upper left of CA25, remove nut (A) and flip lever (B) horizontally. Figure 3.138: Feeder House Lever Lock on CA25 2. Position lever (A) onto stud (B). Figure 3.139: Feeder House Lever Lock on CA25 3.
Page 85 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 4. Ensure handle (A) is positioned so hooks (B) can engage CA25 adapter. Figure 3.141: Feeder House Locks CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 5. Start engine and slowly drive combine up to CA25 until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under CA25 top cross member (B).
Page 86 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 11. Open receptacle cover (A) on CA25. 12. Push in lock button (B) and pull handle (C) to full open position. 13. Clean receptacle mating surfaces. Figure 3.144: Adapter Receptacle 14. Remove hydraulic quick coupler (A) from storage plate on combine, and clean mating surface of coupler.
Page 87 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 20. Remove shipping wire (A) from driveline and float lock lever (B). Figure 3.147: Shipping Wire on Driveline and Float Lock Lever 21. Rotate disc (A) on adapter driveline storage hook, and remove driveline from hook. Figure 3.148: Driveline 22.
Page 88 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 23. Disengage each adapter float lock by moving latch (A) away from adapter and moving both header float lock levers (B) down (UNLOCK). Figure 3.150: Float Lock in UNLOCK Position 24. Proceed to 3.4 Completing Header Assembly, page 214325 Revision A...
Page 89: Completing Header Assembly
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3.4 Completing Header Assembly 3.4.1 Attaching Cam Arms To attach reel cam arms, follow these steps: 1. Rotate reel manually until tine tube cranks (A) with disconnected cam links are accessible. 2. Remove shipping wires one row at a time. NOTE: To prevent reel cams from rotating over center, remove shipping wires one row at a time.
Page 90: Repositioning Gearbox
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 4. Rotate tine tube crank (A) and position link (B) so attachment holes in bar crank are aligned with hole in link. 5. Install bolt (C) in link, and position shim (D) on bolt so that shim is between link and tine bar crank. NOTE: ®...
Page 91: Removing Shipping Supports
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2. Loosen nut (A) and move bolt out of shipping position slot. Figure 3.156: Shipping Position 3. Rotate gearbox and insert bolt into working position slot (A). Tighten nut. Figure 3.157: Working Position 4. Remove bolt and nut from bracket on gearbox. 5.
Page 92: Positioning Transport Lights
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 1. Remove two bolts (A) and remove strap (B) from both sides of center frame. NOTE: If strap is difficult to remove, lift on one end of header to release load on strap so that bolts can be removed. Figure 3.159: Strap on Center Frame 2.
Page 93: Opening Endshield
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3.4.5 Opening Endshield 1. Remove lynch pin (A) and tool (B) from pin (C) at top rear of endshield. Figure 3.162: Left Endshield 2. Use tool (B) to unlock latch (A) at lower rear corner of endshield. 3.
Page 94: Removing Crop Dividers From Storage
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3.4.6 Removing Crop Dividers from Storage Crop dividers are shipped attached to inboard side of endsheets. To remove crop dividers, follow these steps: 1. Open endshields. Refer to 3.4.5 Opening Endshield, page 2. Support crop divider and remove shipping wire at front end (A).
Page 95 ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3. Lift forward end of crop divider and install bolt (B) and special stepped washer (A) (step towards divider). Tighten bolt. Figure 3.167: Crop Divider Installation 4. Check that divider does not move laterally. Adjust bolts (A) as required to tighten divider and remove lateral play when pulling at divider tip.
Page 96: Installing Crop Dividers With Latch Option
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3.4.8 Installing Crop Dividers with Latch Option 1. If not already open, open endshields. Refer to 3.4.5 Opening Endshield, page 2. Position crop divider as shown by inserting lugs (A) into holes in endsheet. 3. Lift forward end of divider until pin (B) engages and closes latch (C).
Page 97: Closing Endshield
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 3.4.9 Closing Endshield 1. Maintain forward pressure and swing the rear of the endshield towards the header. 2. Lift the endshield and engage pin (A) located on the top of the endsheet frame with the hole in endshield (B). Figure 3.171: Left Endshield 3.
Page 98: Installing Options
ASSEMBLING HEADER AND ADAPTER 2. Position crop divider rod (B) on tip of crop divider as shown, and tighten bolt (A). 3. Repeat procedure at opposite end of header. Figure 3.174: Divider Rod on Crop Divider 3.4.11 Installing Options 1. Retrieve kits supplied as options with header and install them according to instructions supplied with each kit. 2.
Page 99: Chapter 4: Performing Predelivery Checks
4 Performing Predelivery Checks This machine has been set at the factory and should not require further adjustments; however, the following checks will ensure your machine provides maximum performance. If adjustments are necessary, follow the procedures in this chapter. WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine.
Page 100: Checking Wheel Bolt Torque
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque Perform following procedure to ensure that transport and stabilizer wheel bolts are correctly torqued: 1. Check wheel bolt torque is 110–120 Nm (80–90 lbf·ft). Refer to bolt tightening sequence illustration at right. Figure 4.1: Bolt Tightening Sequence 214325 Revision A...
Page 101: Checking Knife Drive Box
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.3 Checking Knife Drive Box To access knife drive box, endshield must be fully opened. 1. Fully open endshield(s) for access to knife drive box. Refer to 3.4.5 Opening Endshield, page Figure 4.2: Left Endshield Open IMPORTANT: The knife drive box breather is shipped in position (A) (forward) to prevent oil loss during transport.
Page 102: Checking Oil Level In Header Drive Gearbox
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.4 Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Gearbox DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. 1. Lower cutterbar to ground and ensure gearbox is in working position.
Page 103: Checking Oil Level In Hydraulic Reservoir
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.5 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir 1. Check oil level using lower sight (A) and upper sight (B) with cutterbar just touching the ground. NOTE: Check level when oil is cold and with center-link retracted. 2. Ensure oil is at appropriate level for terrain as follows: •...
Page 104: Checking And Adjusting Non-Timed Knife Drive Belt Tension
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.6 Checking and Adjusting Non-Timed Knife Drive Belt Tension This procedure applies to single and double knife headers with non-timed knife drives. 1. Shut down combine and remove key from ignition. 2. Open endshield(s). Refer to 3.4.5 Opening Endshield, page NOTE: The knife drive is identical on both sides of the header...
Page 105: Checking And Adjusting Knife Hold-Downs
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.7 Checking and Adjusting Knife Hold-Downs NOTE: Align guards prior to checking and adjusting hold-downs. Refer to 6.1.1 Adjusting Knife and Guards, page 276. Refer to following procedures: • 4.7.1 Checking Pointed Guard Hold-Downs, page 95 4.7.1 Checking Pointed Guard Hold-Downs This procedure is applicable to headers with pointed guards.
Page 106: Adjusting Pointed Guard Hold-Downs
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Adjusting Pointed Guard Hold-Downs This procedure is applicable to formed sheet metal hold-downs. Do NOT use this procedure for hold-down at center guard position where knives overlap on double-knife headers. For center guard, refer to Adjusting Hold-Down at Double-Knife Center Pointed Guard, page WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key...
Page 107: Centering Reel
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.8 Centering Reel WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. 1. Start engine and set header down on 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (B) at the ends of header.
Page 108: Measuring And Adjusting Reel Clearance To Cutterbar
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.9 Measuring and Adjusting Reel Clearance to Cutterbar The minimum clearance between reel fingers and cutterbar ensures that reel fingers do not contact cutterbar during operation. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before operation or if there is evidence of contact during operation.
Page 109 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Raise header and place two 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (A) under cutterbar, just inboard of wing flex points. 5. Lower header fully, allowing it to flex into full frown mode. ® ® Figure 4.17: FlexDraper Block Locations 6.
Page 110: Adjusting Reel Clearance
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 10. Check clearance (X) between (C) and (D). Depending on reel fore-aft position, minimum clearance can result at guard tine, hold-down, or cutterbar. 11. Adjust reel if necessary. Refer to 4.9.2 Adjusting Reel Clearance, page 100. Figure 4.20: Reel Clearance 4.9.2 Adjusting Reel Clearance Perform this procedure with reel at mid-point of fore-aft range and fully lowered.
Page 111: Checking And Adjusting Reel Cam
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 2. Adjust center arm lift cylinder link (A) to set clearance at center of reel and clearance at flex points as follows: a. Loosen nut (B). b. Turn nut (C) counterclockwise to raise reel and increase clearance to cutterbar, or clockwise to lower reel and decrease clearance.
Page 112 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 2. Turn the latch pin (A) counterclockwise using a 3/4 in. wrench to release the cam disc. 3. Use the wrench on bolt (B) to rotate the cam disc and align the latch pin (A) with the desired cam disc hole position (C) (1 to 4).
Page 113: Checking And Adjusting Header Levelness
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.10 Checking and Adjusting Header Levelness The adapter is factory-set to provide the proper level for the header and should not normally require adjustment. If the header is NOT level, perform the following checks prior to adjusting the levelling linkages: •...
Page 114 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS NOTE: Check the float after levelling header. Refer to 4.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Float, page 105. Figure 4.27: Bell Crank 214325 Revision A...
Page 115: Checking And Adjusting Header Float
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Float DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. NOTE: Ensure all header options are installed before adjusting float. 1.
Page 116 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Place wing lock spring handles (A) in lock (upper) position. Figure 4.30: Wing Lock in Lock Position 7. Check that both header float lock levers (A) are in down (UNLOCK) position. Figure 4.31: Header Float Lock in Unlock Position 8.
Page 117 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 9. Remove supplied torque wrench (A) from its storage position at right of adapter frame. Pull slightly in direction shown to disengage wrench from the hook. Figure 4.33: Torque Wrench 10. Place supplied torque wrench (A) onto float lock (B). Note position of wrench for checking left or right side.
Page 118 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 12. Push down on wrench until indicator (A) reaches a maximum reading and then begins to decrease. Note maximum reading and repeat at opposite side. 13. Use following table as a guide for float settings: • If reading on wrench is high, header is heavy •...
Page 119 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 17. Return torque wrench (A) to its storage location at right side of adapter frame. Figure 4.38: Torque Wrench 214325 Revision A...
Page 120: Checking And Adjusting Header Wing Balance
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.12 Checking and Adjusting Header Wing Balance NOTE: Before proceeding, the header float must be set properly. Refer to 4.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Float, page 105. The header wing balance allows the wings to react to changing ground conditions. If set too light, the wings will bounce or not follow ground contours, leaving uncut crop.
Page 121 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Remove linkage cover (A) by removing bolt (B) and rotating cover upward until inboard end can be lifted off. Figure 4.41: Linkage Cover NOTE: Refer to the decal (A) inside each linkage cover. Figure 4.42: Linkage Cover 6.
Page 122 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7. Retrieve wrench (A) from right leg of adapter. Figure 4.44: Torque Wrench 8. Place torque wrench (A) on bolt (B). Figure 4.45: Balance Linkage 9. Check that pointer (D) is properly positioned as follows: a. Use wrench (A) to move bell crank (B) so that lower edge of bell crank is parallel to top-link (C).
Page 123 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 10. Move wing upward with torque wrench (A) until pointer lower alignment tab (C) lines up with upper edge of top- link (B). Observe indicator reading (A) on wrench and record it. Figure 4.47: Balance Linkage 11. Move wing downward with torque wrench (A) until pointer upper alignment tab (C) lines up with the lower edge of the top-link (B).
Page 124 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS • If the indicator range is as shown at right, the wing is too heavy. Figure 4.50: Wrench Indicator 12. Place wrench (A) back onto right leg of adapter. Figure 4.51: Torque Wrench 13. Lock the wings by moving spring handles (A) to upper LOCK position.
Page 125: Adjusting Wing Balance
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 14. Reinstall linkage cover (A) and secure it with bolt (B). Figure 4.53: Linkage Cover 4.12.2 Adjusting Wing Balance WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine.
Page 126 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Remove linkage cover (A) by removing bolt (B). Figure 4.55: Linkage Cover NOTE: Refer to the decal (A) inside each linkage cover. Figure 4.56: Linkage Cover 6. Unlock the wings by moving handle (A) to lower (UNLOCK) position.
Page 127 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7. Retrieve wrench (A) from adapter leg. Figure 4.58: Torque Wrench 8. Place torque wrench (A) on bolt (B). Figure 4.59: Balance Linkage 9. Loosen the clevis bolt (A) for the wing requiring adjustment as determined by the wing balance check. NOTE: Do NOT loosen any other hardware.
Page 128 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 11. Recheck the wing balance. Refer to 4.12.1 Checking Wing Balance, page 110. 12. If necessary, perform the following adjustments: • If the wing is too heavy, turn adjuster bolt (B) to move clevis (C) outboard (D). •...
Page 129: Adjusting Auger To Pan Clearance
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.13 Adjusting Auger to Pan Clearance DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason. IMPORTANT: Maintain an appropriate distance between auger and auger pan. Too little clearance may cause tines or flighting to contact and damage feed draper or pan when operating header at certain angles.
Page 130 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Loosen two nuts (B). 7. Use adjuster bolt (A) to set clearance (C) to 5–10 mm (3/16–3/8 in.). Turn adjuster bolt (A) clockwise to increase clearance and counterclockwise to decrease clearance. NOTE: The clearance increases 25–40 mm (1–1-1/2 in.) when center-link is fully retracted.
Page 131: Checking And Adjusting Feed Draper Tension
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.14 Checking and Adjusting Feed Draper Tension Follow these steps to check and adjust feed draper tension. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine and remove key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 132: Checking And Adjusting Side Draper Tension
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.15 Checking and Adjusting Side Draper Tension WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine, remove key, and engage safety props before going under machine for any reason. The drapers are tensioned at the factory and should not require adjustment.
Page 133 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Check that draper guide (rubber track on underside of draper) is properly engaged in groove (A) of drive roller. Figure 4.70: Drive Roller 5. Check that idler roller (A) is between guides (B). Figure 4.71: Idler Roller – Typical Both Ends of Roller 214325 Revision A...
Page 134 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS IMPORTANT: Do NOT adjust nut (C). This nut is used for draper alignment only. 6. Turn adjuster bolt (A) counterclockwise to loosen draper. The white indicator bar (B) will move outboard in direction of arrow (D) to indicate that draper is loosening.
Page 135: Checking And Adjusting Skid Shoes
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.16 Checking and Adjusting Skid Shoes If optional skid shoes are installed, check position and adjust if necessary. WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, always stop engine, remove key, and engage safety props before going under machine for any reason. DANGER Engage header safety props and reel props before working under header or reel.
Page 136: Checking Draper Seal
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.17 Checking Draper Seal WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. 1. Lower header to working position. Stop engine, and remove key from ignition. 2.
Page 137 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Table 4.4 Deck Support Locations Approximate Location of Support from Drive Roller (mm. [in.]) Header Size 30-ft. (G) 354 (13-15/16) 1773 (69-13/16) 3191 (125-5/8) 35-ft. (H) 354 (13-15/16) 1550 (61) 2747 (108-3/16) 3949 (155-7/16) 40-ft. (H) 354 (13-15/16) 1809 (71-1/8) 3258 (128-1/4) 4710 (185-7/16)
Page 138: Lubricating Header
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.18 Lubricating Header Table 4.5 Recommended Lubricant Specification Description High temperature, extreme pressure (EP2) performance As required unless with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) otherwise specified lithium base SAE multipurpose High temperature, extreme pressure (EP) performance with 10% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Driveline slip-joints lithium base...
Page 139: Lubrication Points
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.18.2 Lubrication Points Refer to illustrations on following pages to identify various locations that require lubrication. Knifehead IMPORTANT: Overgreasing can cause knife to bend and make contact with guards closest to knifehead. Check for signs of excessive heating on first few guards after greasing. If required, relieve some pressure by removing grease fitting.
Page 140 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 4.79: Upper Cross Auger and Float Spring Tensioners A - Upper Cross Auger U-joint B - Upper Cross Auger Bearing C - Upper Cross Auger Bearing D - Float Spring Tensioners - Left E - Float Spring Tensioners - Right 214325 Revision A...
Page 141 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 4.80: Drive Roller Bearing, Idler Roller, Slip Joint, and Driveline Universal C - Driveline Slip Joint 1 A - Drive Roller Bearing B - Idler Roller - Both Sides D - Driveline Universal (2 Places) 1. 10% moly grease is recommended for the driveline slip joint. 214325 Revision A...
Page 142 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 4.81: Float Pivot, Driveline Guard, Flex Linkage, and Auger Pivot A - Auger Right Pivot B - Auger Left Pivot C - Flex Linkage (2 Places) (Both Sides) D - Driveline Guard (2 Places) E - Float Pivot (2 Places) 214325 Revision A...
Page 143 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 4.82: Reel Shaft Bearings A - Reel Shaft Right Bearing (1 Place) B - Reel Center Bearing (1 Place) C - Reel Universal (1 Place) D - Reel Shaft Left Bearing (1 Place) 214325 Revision A...
Page 144 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 4.83: Rear Wheel Axle, Wheel Bearings, Frame/Wheel Pivot, and Front Wheel Pivot A - Rear Wheel Axle B - Rear Wheel Axle C - Wheel Bearings (4 Places) D - Front Wheel Pivot E - Frame/Wheel Pivot (1 Place) Both Sides 214325 Revision A...
Page 145: Checking And Adjusting Endshields
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.19 Checking and Adjusting Endshields Plastic endshields are subject to expansion or contraction caused by large temperature variations. The position of top pin and lower catch can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes. 1. Check gap (X) between front end of shields and header frame and compare to values in Table 4.6, page 135.
Page 146 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 2. Open endshield. Refer to 3.4.5 Opening Endshield, page 3. Loosen nut (A) on pin (B) from inside endsheet. 4. Close endshield and adjust position to achieve desired gap between front end of shield and header frame in accordance with Table 4.6, page 135.
Page 147: Checking Manuals
PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4.20 Checking Manuals Check manual case contents. The manual case is located inside left endshield. 1. Open left endshield and remove cable tie on manual case. Figure 4.86: Manual Case 2. Confirm that case contains following manuals: •...
Page 149: Chapter 5: Setting Up Auto Header Height Control
5 Setting up Auto Header Height Control 5.1 Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) MacDon’s auto header height control (AHHC) feature works in conjunction with the AHHC option available on certain combine models. A sensor is installed in float indicator box (A) on the CA25 Combine Adapter. This sensor sends a signal to combine allowing it to maintain a consistent cutting height and an optimum adapter float as header follows ground contours.
Page 150: Sensor Output Voltage Range - Combine Requirements
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Refer to the following instructions for your specific combine model: • 5.1.2 Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088 Combines, page 144 • 5.1.3 Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, and 7230/8230/9230 Combines, page 148 • 5.1.4 Challenger 6 and 7 Series Combines, page 159 •...
Page 151: Manually Checking Voltage Range
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Manually Checking Voltage Range The output voltage range of auto header height control (AHHC) sensors in some combines can be checked from cab. For instructions, refer to your combine operator’s manual or AHHC instructions later in this document. To manually check sensor’s output voltage range, follow these steps: 1.
Page 152: Adjusting Voltage Limits
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Use a voltmeter (A) to measure voltage between ground (Pin 2) and signal (Pin 3) wires at AHHC sensor in float indicator box. Ensure it is at high voltage limit for combine. Refer to Table 5.1, page 140.
Page 153 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Complete the following steps to adjust high voltage limit: a. Extend guard angle fully; header angle indicator should be at D. b. Position header 152–254 mm (6–10 in.) above ground; float indicator should be at 0. c.
Page 154: Case Ih 2300/2500 And 5088/6088/7088 Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5.1.2 Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088 Combines Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 2300) NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. 1.
Page 155: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Ahhc)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) (Case IH 2300/2500 and 5088/6088/7088) NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. To calibrate the AHHC system, follow these steps: 1.
Page 156: Setting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.14: Joystick Lever (Case IH 5088/6088/7088) NOTE: The ideal ground pressure—in most cases—is one number (on float indicator box) above header suspended off ground. For example, if float indicator needle (B) is positioned at 0 with header suspended off ground, then ideal ground pressure will be achieved with needle positioned at 1 (A).
Page 157 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Use HEADER SETTINGS key (A) to display HEADER SENSITIVITY CHANGE page. 2. Use UP or DOWN keys (B) and (C) to adjust highlighted item. The height sensitivity setting range is 0 (least sensitive) to 250 (most sensitive) in increments of 10. NOTE: Adjustments take effect immediately.
Page 158: Case Ih 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, And 7230/8230/9230 Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5.1.3 Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, and 7230/8230/9230 Combines Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Case 8010) NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates.
Page 159 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select DIAG (A) on Universal display MAIN page. The DIAG page displays. Figure 5.20: Case 8010 Combine Display 6. Select SUB SYSTEM (A). The SUB SYSTEM page displays. Figure 5.21: Case 8010 Combine Display 7.
Page 160: Setting Header Controls (Case 8010)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select LEFT SEN (A). The exact voltage is displayed. Raise and lower header to see full range of voltage readings. Figure 5.23: Case 8010 Combine Display 9. Adjust voltage limits (refer to Adjusting Voltage Limits, page 142) if sensor voltage is not within low and high limits, or if range between low and high limits is...
Page 161: Checking Voltage Range From Combine Cab
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. To be able to swap between reel fore/aft controls and header fore/aft tilt controls, select FORE/AFT CONTROL (A) and place it on one of the operator configurable screens—HARV1, HARV2, HARV3 or ADJUST under the RUN menu. NOTE: H F/A (B) is displayed on the status bar on the right of the screen when HEADER is selected with the...
Page 162 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until pointer (A) on float indicator is on 0. Figure 5.28: Float Indicator Box (Most Common 5 Volt AHHC Sensor Assembly Shown) 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5.
Page 163 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select HEADER HEIGHT/TILT (A). The PARAMETER page opens. Figure 5.31: Case IH Combine Display 9. Select LEFT HEADER HEIGHT SEN (A), and then select GRAPH button (B). The exact voltage is displayed at top of page. Raise and lower header to see full range of voltage readings.
Page 164: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case IH 5130/6130/7130, 7010/8010; 7120/8120/9120; 7230/8230/9230) For best performance from the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust center-link back to desired header angle. Refer to Header Angle in header operator’s manual for instructions.
Page 165 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Install REEL FORE-BACK (if applicable). 8. Set HEIGHT SENSITIVITY to desired value. The recommended starting point is 180. Figure 5.36: Case IH Combine Display 9. Install FORE-AFT CONTROL and HDR FORE-AFT TILT (if applicable). Figure 5.37: Case IH Combine Display 10.
Page 166: Software)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Case Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher Software) For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust center-link back to desired header angle. Refer to Header Angle in header operator’s manual for instructions.
Page 167 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Ensure AUTO HEIGHT icon (A) appears on monitor and is displayed as shown at (B). When header is set for cutting on ground, this verifies that combine is correctly using potentiometer on header to sense ground pressure.
Page 168: Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: If float was set heavier to complete ground calibration procedure, adjust to recommended operating float after calibration is complete. 13. If unit does not function properly, conduct maximum stubble height calibration. Setting Preset Cutting Height (Case 7010/8010, 7120/8120/9120, 7230/8230/9230) To set preset cutting height, follow these steps: NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published.
Page 169: Challenger 6 And 7 Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: The ideal ground pressure—in most cases—is one number (on float indicator box) above header suspended off ground. For example, if float indicator needle (A) is positioned at 0 with header suspended off ground, then ideal ground pressure will be achieved with needle positioned at 1.
Page 170 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until pointer (A) on float indicator is on 0. Figure 5.48: Float Indicator Box (Most Common 5 Volt AHHC Sensor Assembly Shown) 4. Go to FIELD page on combine monitor, and then press diagnostics icon.
Page 171: Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Fully lower combine feeder house (adapter should be fully separated from header). NOTE: You may need to hold HEADER DOWN switch for a few seconds to ensure feeder house is fully lowered. 8. Read voltage. 9.
Page 172: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series) NOTE: For best performance of auto header height control (AHHC) system, perform these procedures with center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust center-link back to desired header angle. Refer to Header Angle in header operator’s manual.
Page 173 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Press HEADER button. The HEADER CALIBRATION page displays a warning. Figure 5.55: Challenger Combine Display 5. Read warning message, and then press green check mark button. Figure 5.56: Challenger Combine Display 6. Follow on-screen prompts to complete calibration. NOTE: The calibration procedure can be cancelled at any time by pressing cancel button in bottom right corner of...
Page 174: Adjusting Header Height (Challenger 6 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Header Height (Challenger 6 Series) Once auto header height control (AHHC) is activated, press and release HEADER LOWER button on control handle. The AHHC will automatically lower header to selected height setting. NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published.
Page 175: Setting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control (Challenger 6 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Press HEADER CONTROL (A). The HEADER CONTROL page displays. Figure 5.60: Challenger Combine Display 3. Go to TABLE SETTINGS tab. 4. Press up arrow on MAX UP PWM to increase percentage number and increase raise speed; press down arrow on MAX UP PWM to decrease percentage number and decrease raise speed.
Page 176: Gleaner R62/R72 Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Press HEADER CONTROL button (A). The HEADER CONTROL page appears. You can adjust sensitivity on this page using up and down arrows. Figure 5.62: Challenger Combine Display 3. Adjust sensitivity to maximum setting. 4.
Page 177: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R62/R72)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R62/R72) For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust center-link back to desired header angle. Refer to Header Angle in header operator’s manual for instructions.
Page 178 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Engage main threshing clutch (A) and header clutch (B). Figure 5.65: Combine Control Console 2. Speed throttle (A) to over 2000 rpm. Figure 5.66: Throttle 214325 Revision A...
Page 179 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Push AUTO HEADER HEIGHT button (A). The LED light (B) should flash continuously indicating that it is in standby mode and waiting for a response from Operator. Figure 5.67: Combine Header Control System 4.
Page 180: Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And S Series Combines (Except S9 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5.1.6 Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series Combines (Except S9 Series) Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series) NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates.
Page 181: Engaging Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And S Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.72: Combine Heads-Up Display 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5. Press and hold button (A) on heads-up display for three seconds to enter diagnostic mode. 6. Scroll down using button (B) until LEFT is displayed on LCD screen. 7.
Page 182: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And S Series)
NOT be in auto or standby modes. The engine rpm must be above 2000 rpm. The header tilt option on 2004 and earlier model combines does NOT work with MacDon headers. This system will have to be removed and disabled in order to calibrate auto header height control (AHHC).
Page 183 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. Figure 5.75: Combine Auto Header Height Controls A - AUTO MODE Button B - AHHC Light C - CAL1 Button D - Raise Header...
Page 184: Turning Accumulator Off (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And S Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Wait for HEADER TILT LEFT light (not shown) to start flashing, and then tilt header to maximum left position. 9. Press CAL2 button (G) until HEADER TILT LEFT light (not shown) stops flashing, and release button when HEADER TILT RIGHT light (not shown) begins flashing.
Page 185: Adjusting Ground Pressure (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And S Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL The auto header height control (AHHC) system’s stability is affected by hydraulic flow rates. Ensure that header raise (A) and header lower (B) adjustable restrictors in hydraulic valve block are adjusted so that it takes approximately six seconds to raise header from ground level to maximum height (hydraulic cylinders fully extended), and approximately six seconds to lower header...
Page 186: Adjusting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: The ideal ground pressure, in most cases, is one number of separation on AHHC from having header fully suspended off ground (B) to just resting on ground (A). Figure 5.79: Float Indicator Box Adjusting Sensitivity of Auto Header Height Control (Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series) NOTE: Refer to...
Page 187: Troubleshooting Alarms And Diagnostic Faults
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL When SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT dial (A) is set to maximum (turned completely clockwise), only small changes in ground height are needed to cause feeder house to raise or lower. In this position, cutterbar moves up and down approximately 19 mm (3/4 in.) before control module signals hydraulic control valve to raise or lower header frame.
Page 188 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.82: Combine Heads-Up Display 214325 Revision A...
Page 189: Gleaner S9 Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Alarm conditions: If an error message is received from fuse panel, an audible alarm sounds. The LCD on electronic instrument panel (EIP) indicates header system in error as HDR CTRL followed by HGT ERR for height, and HDR CTRL followed by TILT ERR for tilt.
Page 190 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL The AGCO Tyton terminal is used to set up and manage a MacDon draper header on an Gleaner S9 combine. The terminal has a touch screen so you can simply touch desired area on terminal screen to select an item.
Page 191 3. Touch HEADER CONFIGURATION field (A). A page showing predefined headers opens. • If your MacDon header is already set up, it appears on header list. Touch MacDon header title (B) to highlight selection in blue, and then touch green check mark (E) to continue.
Page 192 4. To specify type of header installed on machine, touch HEADER TYPE field (A). Figure 5.87: Header Settings 5. A list of predefined header types appears. • For MacDon Draper and FlexDraper headers, touch POWER FLOW (A). • Touch green check mark (B) to save selection and continue.
Page 193: Setting Up Reel Settings (Gleaner S9 Series)
Enter 40 as MacDon Reel Diameter. 8. Touch REEL PPR (Speed Pulses Per Revolution) field (B) and enter 30 as PPR value for your MacDon header. (PPR is number of teeth on reel speed sprocket. AGCO configured MacDon headers have 30 teeth on sensor pickup reel).
Page 194 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. 1. From COMBINE MAIN MENU, touch REEL SETTINGS (A) to open REEL SETTINGS page. Figure 5.93: Reel Settings on Combine Main Menu 2.
Page 195: Setting Up Automatic Header Controls (Gleaner S9 Series)
Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. 1. Automatic Control Functions: There are toggle (OFF/ON) switches on HEADER SETTINGS page for automatic control functions. For MacDon headers, ensure following two functions are enabled as shown: • RTC (return to cut) (A) •...
Page 196 • Header Lateral Offset: distance between centerline of header and centerline of machine. This should be set at 0 for a MacDon header. • Feeder House to Cutter: distance from machine interface to cutterbar. This should be set at 68 for a MacDon header.
Page 197: Calibrating Header (Gleaner S9 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.100: Header Settings Inputs for MacDon Headers Calibrating Header (Gleaner S9 Series) The auto header control functions are configured on HEADER SETTINGS page. CAUTION Clear the area of other persons, pets, etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the machine to be sure no one is under, on, or close to it.
Page 198 Left and right header sensor (V) (values will be same with MacDon headers) • Header height sensor (mA) • Tilt position sensor (mA) The modes applicable to MacDon headers are shown with check marks below line (C): • Return to cut • Automatic header height control Figure 5.103: Header Calibration Page...
Page 199 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. When sensor values are stable, touch CALIBRATE icon (A). Figure 5.105: Header Calibration 5. The hazard message warning page for HEADER CALIBRATION appears. Before proceeding with calibration by touching green check mark, make sure that all conditions on page are met.
Page 200: Operating With A Gleaner S9 Series Combine
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. When calibration is complete, a message displays, and summary information (A) is shown. Green check marks confirm functions have been calibrated (B). Touch bottom green check mark (C) to save. Figure 5.108: Completed Calibration Page NOTE: On COMBINE MAIN MENU page, there is a CALIBRATION icon (A) that, when touched, opens a...
Page 201 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL These are primary controls to be used to engage and use auto header height control (AHHC) function. Figure 5.110: Gleaner S9 A - Tyton Terminal B - Hydro Handle/Ground Speed Lever C - Throttle Lever D - Header Control Cluster 1.
Page 202: Header In-Field Settings
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Use HEADER HEIGHT SETPOINT control dial (A) as necessary to fine-tune setpoint position. Figure 5.113: Header Control Cluster Header In-Field Settings NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates.
Page 203: John Deere 50 Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL The scroll wheel (A) is on right of Tyton terminal. Figure 5.115: Scroll Wheel for Adjustments Header height setpoint control dial (A) is on header control cluster. Figure 5.116: Header Control Cluster 5.1.8 John Deere 50 Series Combines Output Voltage Range The auto header height sensor output must be within a specific range, or feature will not work properly.
Page 204 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Position header 150 mm (6 in.) above ground, and rest it on safety props. Unlock adapter float. NOTE: If header is not on down stops during next two steps, voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of auto header height control (AHHC) system.
Page 205 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab Before checking voltage range, follow these steps: 1. Position header 150 mm (6 in.) above ground, and unlock adapter float. 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] and nut [B] cannot be moved) at both locations.
Page 206 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.122: John Deere Combine Display 4. Press DIAGNOSTIC button (D) on monitor—dlA appears on monitor. 5. Press UP button (A) until EO1 appears on monitor—this is header adjustment. 6. Press ENTER button (C). 7.
Page 207: Calibrating Auto Header Height
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Voltage Limits 1. To adjust high voltage limit: a. Extend guard angle fully. Header angle indicator should be at D. b. Position header 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) above ground. Float indicator should be at 0. c.
Page 208 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Press DIAGNOSTIC button (A) on monitor—dlA appears on monitor. Figure 5.124: Combine Display 5. Press CAL button (A)—dIA-CAL appears on the monitor. Figure 5.125: Combine Display 214325 Revision A...
Page 209: Setting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Press UP or DOWN buttons until hdr appears on the monitor. 7. Press ENTER button—hdr H-dn appears on the monitor. 8. Fully lower feeder house to ground. NOTE: Hold HEADER DOWN switch for 5–8 seconds to ensure feeder house is fully lowered.
Page 210: Adjusting Threshold For Drop Rate Valve
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Press DIAGNOSTIC button (A) on monitor. dIA appears on the monitor. 2. Press UP button (B) until EO1 appears on monitor, and press ENTER (D). This is header adjustment. 3. Press UP (B) or DOWN (C) button until 112 is displayed on monitor.
Page 211: Operating Auto Header Height
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: The numbers depicted on displays in these illustrations are for reference purposes only; they are not intended to represent specific settings for your equipment. Operating Auto Header Height To operate your auto header height, follow these steps: IMPORTANT: For proper performance, deactivate accumulator (A) as described in combine’s operator’s manual.
Page 212 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Once HEADER HEIGHT RESUME and AUTO HEADER CONTROL are turned ON, use buttons 2 (B) and 3 (C) on your hydrostatic lever for active header control. NOTE: Button 1 (A) is reserved for AUTO HEIGHT RESUME which will return header to a certain height, but will not automatically compensate for ground variation.
Page 213: Replacing Auto Header Height Control (Ahhc) Sensor
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Replacing Auto Header Height Control (AHHC) Sensor The auto header height control (AHHC) sensor/potentiometer sends a signal to combine allowing it to maintain a cutting height and optimize float as header follows ground contours. To replace AHHC sensor, follow these steps: 1.
Page 214: John Deere 60 Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Ensure linkage (A) operates freely (arrow indicates approximate range). 8. Reconnect wiring harness to plug (B) on sensor. Figure 5.138: AHHC Sensor Range 9. Check voltage range of new sensor and adjust if necessary. 5.1.9 John Deere 60 Series Combines Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere 60 Series) The auto header height sensor output must be within a specific range, or feature will not work properly.
Page 215 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until pointer (A) on float indicator is on 0. Figure 5.140: Float Indicator Box (Most Common 5 Volt AHHC Sensor Assembly Shown) Figure 5.141: John Deere Combine Display 4.
Page 216: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: You may need to hold HEADER DOWN switch for a few seconds to ensure feeder house is fully lowered. 10. Check sensor reading on monitor. 11. Raise header so it is just off ground, and recheck sensor reading. 12.
Page 217: Turning Accumulator Off (John Deere 60 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Press UP or DOWN buttons until HDR appears on monitor. 8. Press ENTER button. HDR H-DN appears on monitor. 9. Fully lower feeder house to ground. NOTE: You may need to hold HEADER DOWN switch for a few seconds to ensure feeder house is fully lowered.
Page 218: Setting Sensing Grain Header Height To 50 (John Deere 60 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Press DIAGNOSTIC button (A) on monitor. DIA appears on the monitor. 2. Press UP button (B) until EO1 appears on monitor, and press ENTER (D). This is header adjustment. 3. Press UP (B) or DOWN (C) button until 132 is displayed on top portion of monitor.
Page 219: Setting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 60 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Do NOT use active header float function (A) in combination with MacDon auto header height control (AHHC)—the two systems will counteract one another. The header symbol (B) on display should NOT have a...
Page 220: Adjusting Threshold For Drop Rate Valve (John Deere 60 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Threshold for Drop Rate Valve (John Deere 60 Series) This procedure explains how to adjust point at which restrictor valve opens allowing full flow to lift cylinders. NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates.
Page 221 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] and nut [B] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If header is not on down stops during next two steps, voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of auto header height control (AHHC) system.
Page 222 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Ensure three icons (A) depicted in illustration at right appear on combine display. Figure 5.153: John Deere Combine Display 6. Use scroll knob (A) to highlight middle icon (the green i) and press check mark button (B) to select it. This will display Message Center.
Page 223 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. Use scroll knob to highlight LC 1.001 VEHICLE (A), and then press check mark button to select it. Figure 5.156: John Deere Combine Display 10. Use scroll knob to highlight down arrow (A) and press check mark button to scroll through list until 029 DATA (B) is displayed and voltage reading (C) appears on combine display.
Page 224: Calibrating Feeder House Speed (John Deere 70 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Feeder House Speed (John Deere 70 Series) The feeder house speed must be calibrated before you calibrate auto header height control (AHHC) system. Refer to combine operator’s manual for instructions. Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series) For best performance of auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with center-link set to D.
Page 225: Setting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere 70 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Select HEADER in box (A) by scrolling down to box using scroll knob, and then pressing check mark button (knob and button are shown in Figure 5.160, page 215). 8. Scroll down to lower right icon that resembles an arrow in a diamond (B) and press check mark button to select it.
Page 226: Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere 70 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Press button (A) twice and current sensitivity setting will appear on combine display (the lower the reading, the lower the sensitivity). 2. Use scroll knob (B) to adjust sensitivity setting. The adjustment will be saved automatically. NOTE: If page remains idle for a short period of time, it will automatically return to previous page.
Page 227: John Deere S And T Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Press button (A) and current raise/lower rate setting will appear on monitor (the lower reading, slower rate). 2. Use scroll knob (B) to adjust rate. The adjustment will be saved automatically. NOTE: If page remains idle for a short period of time, it will automatically return to previous page.
Page 228 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] and nut [B] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If header is not on down stops during next two steps, voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of auto header height control (AHHC) system.
Page 229 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Press DIAGNOSTIC READINGS icon (A) on CALIBRATION page. The DIAGNOSTIC READINGS page appears. This page provides access to calibrations, header options, and diagnostic information. Figure 5.168: John Deere Combine Display 6. Select AHHC RESUME (A) and a list of calibration options appears.
Page 230: Calibrating Feeder House Fore/Aft Tilt Range (John Deere S And T Series)
• CENTER HEADER HEIGHT • RIGHT HEADER HEIGHT A reading is displayed for only center header height sensor. On MacDon header, there is only one sensor located in float indicator box on top of the CA25. Figure 5.171: John Deere Combine Display 10.
Page 231 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: The feeder house fore/aft tilt controls can be changed to work with buttons E and F by pressing hydro handle icon (A) and then selecting FEEDER HOUSE FORE/AFT TILT from drop-down menu (B) on combine display.
Page 232 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select CALIBRATIONS drop-down menu (A) to view list of calibration options. Figure 5.175: John Deere Combine Display 6. Press arrow (A) to cycle up though calibration options and select FEEDER HOUSE FORE/AFT TILT RANGE. Figure 5.176: John Deere Combine Display 7.
Page 233: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S And T Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Follow instructions that appear on combine display. As you proceed through calibration process, display will automatically update to show next step. NOTE: If an error code appears during calibration, sensor is out of voltage range and will require adjustment. Refer to Checking Voltage Range from Combine Cab (John Deere S and T Series), page 217.
Page 234 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select THRESHING CLEARANCE (A) and a list of calibration options appears. Figure 5.180: John Deere Combine Display 6. Select FEEDER HOUSE SPEED (A) and calibrate. 7. Select HEADER (B) and calibrate. Figure 5.181: John Deere Combine Display 8.
Page 235: Setting Sensitivity Of Auto Header Height Control (John Deere S And T Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. Click button (A) and instructions will appear on screen to guide you through remaining calibration steps. NOTE: If an error code appears during calibration, sensor is out of voltage range and will require adjustment. Refer to Adjusting Voltage Limits, page 142.
Page 236: Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere S And T Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Press – or + icon (A) to adjust rates. NOTE: The numbers depicted on displays in these illustrations are for reference purposes only; they are not intended to represent specific settings for your equipment. Figure 5.185: John Deere Combine Display Adjusting Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate (John Deere S and T Series) NOTE:...
Page 237: Setting Preset Cutting Height (John Deere S And T Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Press – or + icon (A) to adjust rates. NOTE: The numbers depicted on displays in these illustrations are for reference purposes only; they are not intended to represent specific settings for your equipment. Figure 5.187: John Deere Combine Display NOTE: The ideal ground pressure—in most cases—is one...
Page 238 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Select COMBINE – HEADER SETUP AHC icon (A). The COMBINE – HEADER SETUP AHC screen appears. Figure 5.190: Combine Display 3. Select top-left (A) and top-center (B) icons for auto height sensing and return to cut. Figure 5.191: Combine Display 4.
Page 239: Claas 500 Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: The ideal ground pressure—in most cases—is one number (on float indicator box) above header suspended off ground. For example, if float indicator needle (A) is positioned at 0 with header suspended off ground, then ideal ground pressure will be achieved with needle positioned at 1.
Page 240: Checking Sensor's Output Voltage Range
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Lower Voltage Limit Upper Voltage Limit Minimum Range Combine (+/- 0.2) (+/- 0.2) Difference CLAAS 500/600/700 0.7 V 4.3 V 2.5 V Series Check sensor’s output voltage range at float indicator according to the instructions that follow. Checking Sensor’s Output Voltage Range The auto header height sensor output must be within a specific range for feature to work properly.
Page 241: Calibrating Auto Header Height System
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Fully lower combine feeder house until adapter is no longer supporting header. The float indicator should read 4. NOTE: You may need to hold HEADER DOWN switch for a few seconds to ensure feeder house is fully lowered. 5.
Page 242 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (CLAAS 500 Series) For best performance of auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust center-link back to desired header angle. Refer to Header Angle in header operator’s manual for instructions.
Page 243 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Use < or > key to select CUTT.HEIGHT LIMITS, and press OK. 6. Follow procedure displayed on screen to program upper and lower limits of header into CEBIS (CLAAS Electronic on-Board Information System). Figure 5.202: CLAAS Combine Display 7.
Page 244: Setting Cutting Height (Claas 500 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Cutting Height (CLAAS 500 Series) Cutting heights can be programmed into preset cutting height and auto contour systems. Use preset cutting height system for cutting heights above 150 mm (5.9 in.), and use auto contour system for cutting heights below 150 mm (5.9 in.).
Page 245: Setting Cutting Height Manually (Claas 500 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Briefly press button (A) or button (B) in order to select set point. 9. Repeat Step 7, page 234 for set point. Figure 5.207: Joystick Buttons Setting Cutting Height Manually (CLAAS 500 Series) To set cutting height manually, follow these steps: NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published.
Page 246 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. 1. Use < key (C) or > key (D) to select SENSITIVITY CAC, and press OK key (E).
Page 247 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.211: Flow Chart for Setting Sensitivity of Float Optimizer 214325 Revision A...
Page 248: Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (Claas 500 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (CLAAS 500 Series) The reel speed can be preset when automatic header functions are activated. Follow these steps to preset reel speed. NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates.
Page 249 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. If desired, manually adjust reel speed by rotating rotary switch to reel position (A), and then use – or + key to set reel speed. Window E15 will display selected reel speed. Figure 5.214: Combine Rotary Switch 5.
Page 250 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Use < or > key to select REEL WINDOW. When reel window is selected, window E15 will display current advance or retard speed of reel in relation to ground speed. Figure 5.216: Combine Display Figure 5.217: Combine Display 7.
Page 251: Claas 700 Series Combines
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Reel fore-aft position can also be set using joystick. 9. Press and hold button (C) or button (D) for 3 seconds to store setting into CEBIS (CLAAS Electronic on-Board Information System). An alarm will sound when new setting has been stored.
Page 252 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. The pointer (A) on float indicator should point at 0. If it does not, adjust cable bracket (B) until pointer (A) on float indicator points to 0. Figure 5.220: Float Indicator with Auto Header Height Sensor 3.
Page 253: Calibrating Auto Header Height System
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Voltage Limits 1. To adjust high voltage limit: a. Extend guard angle fully. Header angle indicator should be at D. b. Position header 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) above ground. Float indicator should be at 0. c.
Page 254 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. To calibrate AUTO CONTOUR, use control knob (A) to scroll left and right in top row until AUTO CONTOUR icon (B) is highlighted. Press control knob (A) to select it. Figure 5.224: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Joystick 4.
Page 255 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. After pressing control knob, letter A and screwdriver icon (B) appear on screen (as shown). 7. Use control knob (A) to highlight the screwdriver icon (B). 8. Exit cab to engage combine separator and feeder house.
Page 256: Setting Cutting Height (Claas 700 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Cutting Height (CLAAS 700 Series) To set cutting height, follow these steps. CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. NOTE: Changes may have been made to combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates.
Page 257 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Use control knob (A) to highlight HEADER/REEL icon (B), and press control knob (A) to select it. The HEADER/REEL dialog box opens. 2. Select HEADER icon. Figure 5.232: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Joystick Lever 3.
Page 258: Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (Claas 700 Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Auto Reel Speed (CLAAS 700 Series) Adjust auto reel speed as follows: NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to combine operator’s manual for updates. 1.
Page 259 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select ACTUAL VALUE (A) from AUTO REEL SPEED dialog menu (if you are using Auto Reel Speed). The ACTUAL VALUE indicates auto reel speed. Figure 5.237: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Joystick 4. Use control knob (A) to change reel speed. Figure 5.238: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Joystick NOTE:...
Page 260: New Holland Combines Cx/Cr Series (Cr Series - Model Year 2014 And Earlier)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5.1.14 New Holland Combines CX/CR Series (CR Series – Model Year 2014 and Earlier) NOTE: For New Holland CR models 6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90, refer to 5.1.15 New Holland Combines (CR Series –...
Page 261 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on main page. The DIAGNOSTICS page displays. 6. Select SETTINGS. The SETTINGS page displays. Figure 5.242: New Holland Combine Display 7. Select GROUP drop-down arrow (A). The GROUP dialog box displays. Figure 5.243: New Holland Combine Display 8.
Page 262: Engaging Auto Header Height Control (New Holland Cr/Cx Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. Select LEFT HEADER HEIGHT SEN (A), and then select GRAPH button (B). The exact voltage is displayed at top of page. 10. Raise and lower header to see full range of voltage readings. Figure 5.245: New Holland Combine Display 11.
Page 263: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland Cr/Cx Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select HEADER AUTOFLOAT, and press ENTER. 4. Use up and down navigation keys to move between options, and select INSTALLED. Figure 5.247: New Holland Combine Display Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland CR/CX Series) For best performance of auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with center-link set to D.
Page 264 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Select HEADER (A), and press ENTER. The CALIBRATION dialog box opens. NOTE: You can use up and down navigation keys to move between options. Figure 5.248: New Holland Combine Display 3. Follow calibration steps in order in which they appear in dialog box.
Page 265: Adjusting Header Raise Rate (New Holland Cr/Cx Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 1. Select MAXIMUM STUBBLE HEIGHT calibration dialog box. As you proceed through calibration process, display will automatically update to show next step. Figure 5.250: New Holland Calibration Dialog Box 2.
Page 266: Setting Header Lower Rate To 50 (New Holland Cr/Cx Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Select HEADER RAISE RATE on combine display. 2. Use + or – buttons to change setting. 3. Press ENTER to save new setting. NOTE: The raise rate can be changed from 32 to 236 in steps of 34.
Page 267: Setting Preset Cutting Height (New Holland Cr/Cx Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Engage threshing and feeder house. 2. Select HEIGHT SENSITIVITY on combine display screen. 3. Use + or – buttons to change setting to 200. 4. Press ENTER to save new setting. NOTE: The sensitivity can be changed from 10 to 250 in steps of 10.
Page 268: Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, And Header Type (New Holland Cr Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: It is not necessary to press rocker switch (D) again after adjusting. NOTE: The ideal ground pressure—in most cases—is one number (on float indicator box) above header suspended off ground. For example, if float indicator needle (A) is positioned at 0 with header suspended off ground, then ideal ground pressure will be achieved with needle positioned at 1.
Page 269 The toggle switch that was present on previous models is now configured as shown at right. MacDon headers only require first two buttons (A) and (B). The third button down (C) is not configured. Figure 5.260: New Holland Combine Controls...
Page 270: New Holland Combines (Cr Series - Model Year 2015 And Later)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5.1.15 New Holland Combines (CR Series – Model Year 2015 and Later) This section applies only to 2015 and later CR models (6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90). For other 5.1.14 New Holland Combines CX/CR Series (CR Series – Model Year New Holland combine models, refer to 2014 and Earlier), page 250.
Page 271 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Select HEAD 1 (A). The HEADER SETUP 1 page displays. 5. Select CUTTING TYPE drop-down arrow (B) and change CUTTING TYPE to PLATFORM (C). Figure 5.263: New Holland Combine Display 6. Select HEADER SUB TYPE drop-down arrow (A). The HEADER SUB TYPE dialog box displays.
Page 272: Checking Voltage Range From Combine Cab (New Holland Cr Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select HEAD 2 (A). The HEADER SETUP 2 page displays. Figure 5.266: New Holland Combine Display 9. Select AUTOFLOAT drop-down arrow and set AUTOFLOAT to INSTALLED (A). 10. Select AUTO HEADER LIFT drop-down arrow and set AUTO HEADER LIFT to INSTALLED (B).
Page 273 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 1. Position header 150 mm (6 in.) above ground, and unlock adapter float. 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] and nut [B] cannot be moved) at both locations.
Page 274 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 5.271: 10 Volt AHHC Sensor Assembly 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on main page. The DIAGNOSTICS page displays. Figure 5.272: New Holland Combine Display 6. Select SETTINGS (A). The SETTINGS page displays. Figure 5.273: New Holland Combine Display 214325 Revision A...
Page 275: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control (New Holland Cr Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Select HEADER HEIGHT/TILT (A) from GROUP drop-down menu. 8. Select HEADER HEIGHT SENS. L (B) from PARAMETER drop-down menu. Figure 5.274: New Holland Combine Display 9. Select GRAPH (A). The exact voltage (B) is displayed at top of page.
Page 276 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL • No faults have been received from Header Height Controller (HHC) module. • Header/feeder is disengaged. • Lateral float buttons are NOT pressed. • ESC key is NOT pressed. To calibrate AHHC, follow these steps: 1.
Page 277 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select HEADER (A) from list of calibration options. Figure 5.278: New Holland Combine Display 4. Follow calibration steps in order in which they appear on screen. As you proceed through calibration process, display will automatically update to show next step. NOTE: Pressing ESC key during any of steps or letting system sit idle for more than three minutes will cause...
Page 278: Setting Auto Height (New Holland Cr Series)
The console has two buttons used for auto height presets. The toggle switch that was present on previous models is now configured as shown at right. MacDon headers only require first two buttons (A) and (B). The third button (C) is not configured.
Page 279: Setting Maximum Work Height (New Holland Cr Series)
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select RUN tab that shows MANUAL HEIGHT. NOTE: The MANUAL HEIGHT field may appear on any of RUN tabs. When an auto height set point button is pressed, display will change to AUTO HEIGHT (A). 4.
Page 280: Sensor Operation
SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Set MAXIMUM WORK HEIGHT to desired value. 5. Press SET and then press ENTER. Figure 5.286: New Holland Combine Display 5.1.16 Sensor Operation The position sensors supplied with auto header height control (AHHC) system are 1000 ohm (1 k) industrial series sensors containing sealed connectors.
Page 281 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL In addition to power (A) and ground (B) wires, a signal wire (C) is connected internally to a movable wiper that is attached to an external arm and sweeps high resistance filament band. As external arm is rotated and wiper is moved toward or away from power wire connection, measured resistance at signal wire (C) changes.
Page 283: Chapter 6: Running Up Header
6 Running up Header To run up header, follow these steps: DANGER Engage header safety props and reel props before working under header or reel. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of a raised machine, always stop engine and remove key before leaving the operator’s seat, and always engage safety props before going under the machine for any reason.
Page 284 RUNNING UP HEADER 6. Check and remove debris from pan (A) and draper. Figure 6.2: Adapter Plastic Pan 7. Raise pan and rotate handle (A) so that rod engages clips (B) on pan. Figure 6.3: Clips Engaged 8. Push handle (B) into slot and secure it with latches (A). Figure 6.4: Latches Secured 214325 Revision A...
Page 285 RUNNING UP HEADER 9. Check that draper speed control (A) is set to 6 as shown. If required, turn knob until desired setting lines up with slot in panel. 10. Ensure feeder house variable speed is set to MINIMUM. CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
Page 286: Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments
RUNNING UP HEADER The header knife drive is driven by the adapter-mounted hydraulic pump. The following speeds are factory-set for the combine feeder house: • AGCO: 625 rpm (includes Challenger, Gleaner, and Massey Ferguson) • Case: 580 rpm • John Deere: 490 rpm •...
Page 287 RUNNING UP HEADER 1. Stop engine and remove key. 2. Check guards for signs of heating during run-up due to insufficient clearance between guard and knife. 3. If heating is evident, check gap between knifehead (A) and pitman arm (B). A business card should slide easily through gap.
Page 289: Chapter 7: Reference
7 Reference 7.1 Torque Specifications The following tables provide correct torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic fittings. • Tighten all bolts to torque values specified in charts (unless otherwise noted throughout this manual). • Replace hardware with same strength and grade of bolt. •...
Page 290 REFERENCE Table 7.2 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade F Distorted Thread Nut Torque (lbf·ft) Torque (Nm) Nominal (*lbf·in) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 5/16-18 16.7 18.5 *149 *164 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 Figure 7.2: Bolt Grades 5/8-11 A - Nominal Size B - SAE-8 C - SAE-5...
Page 291: Metric Bolt Specifications
REFERENCE Table 7.4 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Free Spinning Nut Torque (lbf·ft) Torque (Nm) Nominal (*lbf·in) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 16.8 18.6 *150 *165 5/16-18 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 Figure 7.4: Bolt Grades 5/8-11 A - Nominal Size B - SAE-8 C - SAE-5...
Page 292 REFERENCE Table 7.6 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (lbf·ft) Torque (Nm) Nominal (*lbf·in) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 8-1.25 18.8 20.8 *167 *185 Figure 7.6: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...
Page 293 REFERENCE Table 7.8 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (lbf·ft) Torque (Nm) Nominal (*lbf·in) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 10.7 11.8 *105 8-1.25 Figure 7.8: Bolt Grades 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5...
Page 294: Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting Into Cast Aluminum
REFERENCE 7.1.3 Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum Table 7.9 Metric Bolt Bolting into Cast Aluminum Bolt Torque Nominal 10.9 Size (A) (Cast Aluminum) (Cast Aluminum) lbf·ft lbf·ft – – – – – – – Figure 7.9: Bolt Grades –...
Page 295 REFERENCE Table 7.10 Flare-Type Hydraulic Tube Fittings (continued) Torque Value Flats from Finger Tight (FFFT) SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) Swivel Nut or lbf·ft Tube Hose 9/16–18 30–33 22–24 1-1/2 3/4–16 57–63 42–46 1-1/2 7/8–14 81–89 60–66 1-1/2 1-1/2 113–124 83–91 1-1/16–12...
Page 296: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable)
REFERENCE 7.1.5 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) 1. Inspect O-ring (A) and seat (B) for dirt or obvious defects. 2. Back off lock nut (C) as far as possible. Ensure that washer (D) is loose and is pushed toward lock nut (C) as far as possible.
Page 297 REFERENCE Table 7.11 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 5/16–24 6–7 *53–62 3/8–24 12–13 *106–115 7/16–20 19–21 14–15 1/2–20 21–33 15–24 9/16–18 26–29 19–21 3/4–16 46–50 34–37 7/8–14 75–82 55–60 1-1/16–12 120–132 88–97...
Page 298: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable)
REFERENCE 7.1.6 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Non-Adjustable) 1. Inspect O-ring (A) and seat (B) for dirt or obvious defects. 2. Check that O-ring (A) is NOT on threads and adjust if necessary. 3. Apply hydraulic system oil to O-ring. 4.
Page 299: O-Ring Face Seal (Orfs) Hydraulic Fittings
REFERENCE 7.1.7 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings 1. Check components to ensure that sealing surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign material. Figure 7.14: Hydraulic Fitting 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to O-ring (B). 3.
Page 300: Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings
REFERENCE Table 7.13 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings (continued) Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) Tube O.D. (in.) lbf·ft – – Note 1-7/16 150–165 111–122 1-11/16 1-1/4 205–226 151–167 1–2 1-1/2 315–347 232–256 2-1/2 510–561 376–414 7.1.8 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings Assemble pipe fittings as follows: 1.
Page 301: Conversion Chart
REFERENCE 7.2 Conversion Chart Table 7.15 Conversion Chart SI Units (Metric) Inch-Pound Units Factor Quantity Unit Name Abbreviation Unit Name Abbreviation acres acres Area hectares x 2.4710 = US gallons Flow liters per minute L/min x 0.2642 = per minute Force Newtons x 0.2248 =...
Page 302: Definitions
REFERENCE 7.3 Definitions The following terms and acronyms may be used in this manual. Term Definition American Petroleum Institute ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials Bolt A headed and externally threaded fastener that is designed to be paired with a nut Center-link A hydraulic cylinder link between header and machine used to change header angle CGVW...
Page 303 REFERENCE Term Definition Truck A four-wheel highway/road vehicle weighing no less than 3400 kg (7500 lb.) Axial load placed on a bolt or screw, usually measured in Newtons (N) or Tension pounds (lb.) TFFT Turns from finger tight The product of a force X lever arm length, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) Torque or foot-pounds (lbf∙ft) A tightening procedure where fitting is assembled to a precondition (finger tight) and...
Page 305: Chapter 8: Predelivery Checklist
8 Predelivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your Customer. Adjustments are normally not required as the machine is factory-assembled and adjusted. If adjustments are required, refer to the appropriate page number in this manual. The completed checklist should be retained by either Operator or Dealer. CAUTION Carefully follow the instructions given.
Page 306 PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST /CA25 Combine Adapter Predelivery Checklist – North America ® ® Table 8.1 Model FD75 FlexDraper (continued) ü ü Item Reference Check header float. 4.11 Checking and Adjusting Header Float, page IMPORTANT: Install all options before setting float and wing balance. 4.12.1 Checking Wing Balance, page 110 Check wing balance.
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MacDon FFT FD75 Assembly Instructions Manual

Chapter 1: Safety

Chapter 2: Unloading Header and Adapter

Chapter 3: Assembling Header and Adapter

Chapter 4: Performing Predelivery Checks

Chapter 5: Setting up Auto Header Height Control

Chapter 6: Running up Header

Chapter 7: Reference

Chapter 8: Predelivery Checklist

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