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MacDon R216 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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215028 Revision A
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  • Page 1 R216 Rotary Disc Header for Windrowers Unloading and Assembly Instructions 215028 Revision A Original Instruction The harvesting specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2019 MacDon Industries, Ltd. The information in this publication is based on the information available and in effect at the time of printing. MacDon Industries, Ltd. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the...
  • Page 3 Introduction This document describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon R216 Rotary Disc Header. To ensure your customers receive all of the performance and safety benefits from this product, carefully follow the unloading and assembly procedure from the beginning through to completion.
  • Page 4 Summary of Changes At MacDon, we re continuously making improvements, and occasionally these improvements affect product documentation. The following list provides an account of major changes from the previous version of this document. Internal Use Section Summary of Change Only...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................i Summary of Changes............................ ii Chapter 1: Safety ............................1 1.1 Signal Words ............................1 1.2 General Safety ............................2 1.3 Welding Precaution ..........................4 1.4 Safety Signs ............................5 Chapter 2: Unloading the Header from a Trailer ..................7 Chapter 3: Assembling the Header ......................
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.4.1 Checking Feed Roll Drive ....................... 55 7.5 Checking and Adding Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox Oil ................56 7.6 Checking and Adding Oil in Header Drive Gearbox..................57 7.7 Checking and Adding Lubricant in Cutterbar ....................59 7.8 Checking Lights ............................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Safety

    Chapter 1: Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. Two signal words, IMPORTANT and NOTE, identify non-safety related information. Signal words are selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    SAFETY 1.2 General Safety CAUTION The following general farm safety precautions 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 the job at hand. Do NOT take chances.
  • Page 9 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. Use only service and repair parts made or approved by equipment manufacturer.

  • Page 10: Welding Precaution

    SAFETY 1.3 Welding Precaution Welding should never be attempted on the header while it is connected to a windrower. WARNING Severe damage to sensitive, expensive electronics can result from welding on the header while it is connected to the windrower. It can be impossible to know what effect high current could have with regard to future malfunctions or shorter lifespan.

  • Page 11: Safety Signs

    SAFETY 1.4 Safety Signs Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety signs that are missing or illegible. If the original part on which a safety sign was installed is replaced, be sure the repair part displays the current safety sign.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Unloading The Header From A Trailer

    Chapter 2: Unloading the Header from a Trailer WARNING To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area. IMPORTANT: Equipment used for unloading the header must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, machine damage, or the vehicle tipping.
  • Page 14 UNLOADING THE HEADER FROM A TRAILER 4. Back up until the rotary disc header clears the trailer, and slowly lower it to 150 mm (6 in.) from the ground. 5. Take the rotary disc header to the storage or setup area. 6.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Assembling The Header

    Chapter 3: Assembling the Header Follow each procedure in this chapter in order. 3.1 Removing Shipping Supports To remove the shipping supports from the cutterbar side of the header, follow these steps: 1. Remove four bolts and nuts (A) from each yellow shipping support (B).
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3. Remove nuts and bolts (A) from the yellow channel and header supports. 4. Remove yellow braces (B) from the header. Figure 3.2: Shipping Stand Brace – Right Side Shown, Left Side Opposite 5. Remove three bolts and washers (A) holding support channel (B) onto the header supports.

  • Page 17: Lowering The Header

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3.2 Lowering the Header Complete the following steps to lower the header into working position after it has been lifted off its shipping trailer and set down on the ground. CAUTION Ensure spreader bar is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast as the header is lowered to the ground.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 2. Attach spreader bar (A) to forks. IMPORTANT: Length of spreader bar must be approximately 457 cm (15 ft.). 3. Approach the header from its underside with the forklift. 4. Attach chains with hooks to the spreader bar (A) and hook into shipping brackets (B) on both sides of the disc header.

  • Page 19: Unpacking Hydraulic Hoses And Electrical Harness M1240

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3.3 Unpacking Hydraulic Hoses and Electrical Harness – M1240 Follow these steps to unpack the hydraulic hoses and electrical harness. 1. Remove shipping wire securing hose ends (A) to secured hoses (B) and remove all packing foam from the hose ends. 2.

  • Page 20: Removing Shipping Stands

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3.4 Removing Shipping Stands Complete the following steps to remove the remaining shipping stands from the header. NOTE: This procedure must be completed on both sides of the header. 1. Remove two nuts (A) and bolts and discard. Repeat on the opposite side.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 4. Remove nut (A) from the outboard side of the right header boot and bolt (B) from the inboard side of the right shipping stand (C). Repeat on the opposite side of the header. Figure 3.12: Shipping Stand – Right Side Shown, Left Side Opposite 5.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 6. Remove and retain bolts (A) and remove shipping plate (B). Discard plate (B), and repeat for the other side of the header. ® 7. Apply medium strength threadlocker (Loctite 243 or equivalent) to bolt threads (A) and reinstall them onto the header.

  • Page 23: Installing Manual Rear Deflectors

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 3.5 Installing Manual Rear Deflectors There are four fins and two deflectors located under the baffle. The fins and deflectors require no adjustment from shipping configuration to field position. Install the rear deflectors as follows: 1. Remove and retain hardware (A) securing deflector (B) to rear baffle (C).
  • Page 24 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER 4. Turn over deflector (A) and place on rear baffle (B) and between fixed deflector plate (C) and outer plate (D). 5. Loosely secure deflector (A) in place with retained hardware (E) in three locations. Do NOT tighten hardware. Repeat on the opposite side of the header.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Attaching Rotary Disc Header To M1240 Windrower

    Chapter 4: Attaching Rotary Disc Header to M1240 Windrower 4.1 Attaching Header to M1240 4.1.1 Assembling and Installing Forming Shield Unpack and assemble the forming shield as follows: 1. Locate and open the included hardware bag. For headers without the DWA installed: 2.
  • Page 26 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER For headers with the DWA installed: 4. Install two hex head M12 X 1.75 X 140-8.8 bolts (A), washers (D), and nuts (C) in the front holes on the shield mounting plates. This ensures the forming shield is set at its highest setting.
  • Page 27 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 8. Remove right deflector (B) and left deflector (C) from shipping position. Retain for installation later. 9. Remove right hinge pin (A). 10. Remove right bracket (D). Figure 4.4: Right Deflector Hinge Rod 11.
  • Page 28 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 19. Using spacer (A), hex head M12 X 130 mm bolt (B), and nyloc nut (C), attach forming shield (D) to shield mount plate (E) installed on the inside of the windrower legs. Repeat on other side of the windrower and forming shield.
  • Page 29 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 21. Pull rubber strap (A) up towards windrower frame. Align the first hole in rubber strap (A) with straight pin (B). 22. Secure rubber strap (A) in place with washer (C) and hair pin (D).
  • Page 30 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 26. Install handle (A) with two flat washers (B) and one rubber washer (C), using one 40 mm-long square neck M12 bolt (D) installed through baffle (E) and right side bracket (F). Repeat on the other side of the forming shield. Figure 4.11: Baffle Handle 27.
  • Page 31 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 33. Use one 40 mm-long square neck M12 bolt (A) to secure the forming shield cover (F), deflector adjustment cover (B), two washers (C), rubber washer (D), and handle (E) together. Repeat on the other side of the forming shield. 34.

  • Page 32: Routing Electrical Harness

    Cable ties are located in the manual storage box. NOTE: Windrower chassis harness is not shown in the illustration at right. To route the R216 Rotary Disc Header electrical harness on the M1240 Windrower, follow these steps: Figure 4.16: Cable Ties Securing Header Electrical Harness 1.
  • Page 33 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 3. Retrieve header adapter harness (A) and adjustable strap (D). Loosely attach the harness to center-link (B) with two cable ties (C). NOTE: Cable ties (C) should bundle header adapter harness (A) with other hydraulic hoses from the windrower. The other hydraulic hoses are not shown in the illustration at right.
  • Page 34 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 8. Connect header adapter harness (A) to plug (B) set in multicoupler base (C). 9. Secure header adapter harness (A) to windrower harness (D) with cable tie (E) to avoid rub/wear points that could damage the harnesses.

  • Page 35: Attaching Rotary Disc Header

    ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 4.1.3 Attaching Rotary Disc Header The M1240 Windrower may have an optional self-aligning hydraulic center-link that allows vertical position control of the center-link from the cab. WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 36 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 3. Lift header support (A) and place 2 x 4 in. blocks (B) under the header support. A total of four 2 x 4 in. blocks (B) will be necessary to raise the boot up and into field position. Ensure the boot s bottom edge (C) is parallel with the ground.
  • Page 37 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 8. Press soft key 3 (A) to remove the header float. NOTE: If the header float is active, the icon at soft key 3 will display REMOVE FLOAT; if header float has been removed, the icon will display RESUME FLOAT.
  • Page 38 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 14. Self-Aligning Hydraulic Center-Link: Adjust position of the center-link cylinder (A) with the switches on the GSL until hook (B) is above the header attachment pin. IMPORTANT: Hook release (C) must be down to enable self-locking mechanism.
  • Page 39 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 17. Hydraulic Center-Link without Self-Alignment: Press the HEADER TILT UP or HEADER TILT DOWN cylinder switches on the GSL to extend or retract the center-link cylinder until the hook is aligned with the header attachment pin.

  • Page 40: Connecting Rotary Disc Header Hydraulics Using Quick Couplers M1240 Windrowers

    4.1.4 Connecting Rotary Disc Header Hydraulics Using Quick Couplers – M1240 Windrowers To connect the R216 Rotary Disc Header hydraulic hoses to the M1240 Windrower using quick couplers, follow these steps: If your windrower is equipped with hard plumb connections, refer to 4.1.5 Connecting Rotary Disc Header Hydraulics Using...
  • Page 41 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 3. Use a clean rag to remove dirt and moisture from the couplers on the left side of the windrower frame. 4. Make the following hydraulic and electrical connections to the windrower: Connect disc pressure hose (A) with coupler (B) and torque to 205 226 Nm (151 167 lbf·ft).

  • Page 42: Connecting Rotary Disc Header Hydraulics Using Hard Plumbing

    Hard plumbing helps reduce the potential for leaks at the hydraulic connection sites and helps the header drive run more efficiently. To connect the R216 Rotary Disc Header to the M1240 Windrower with hard plumb fittings, follow these steps: If your windrower is equipped with quick coupler connections, refer to 4.1.4 Connecting Rotary Disc Header Hydraulics...
  • Page 43 3. Remove protective plugs (A) from ends of hydraulic hoses. NOTE: Retain protective plugs for use when header is detached. Figure 4.44: Protective Shipping Plugs on R216 Hydraulic Hoses 4. Make the following hydraulic and electrical connections to the windrower:...

  • Page 44: Restoring Float For Rotary Disc Header

    Position 4.1.6 Restoring Float for Rotary Disc Header Follow these steps to restore the float for an R216 Rotary Disc Header used with an M1240 Windrower: WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 45 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 2. Start the engine and press HEADER DOWN switch (A) on ground speed lever (GSL) to fully lower the rotary disc header. Figure 4.48: GSL 3. If not prompted by the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) display to restore the header float, restore the header float manually by doing the following: Press rotary scroll knob (A) on HPT to highlight the...

  • Page 46: Calibrating Windrower Knife Drive On The Harvest Performance Tracker Display

    4.1.7 Calibrating Windrower Knife Drive on the Harvest Performance Tracker Display When the R216 Rotary Disc Header is attached to an M1240 Windrower, the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) will recognize the header ID and configure the windrower accordingly. The rotary disc header must be calibrated to ensure that the knife drive pump output is accurate.

  • Page 47: Unpacking The Curtain

    ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 8. Press the PLAY button to begin the calibration process. NOTE: During the calibration sequence, the engine rpm and header speed will increase and decrease multiple times. NOTE: Press the X button (A) on the screen or use the HEADER DISENGAGE switch at any time during the calibration process to exit calibration without saving.
  • Page 48 ATTACHING ROTARY DISC HEADER TO M1240 WINDROWER 6. Ensure bumper (A) aligns with the rotary disc header top shield and tighten all loosened hardware (B) to 39 Nm (28.7 lbf·ft) so bumper (A) and cutterbar curtain (C) are held snugly in place. WARNING Ensure the cutterbar is completely clear of foreign objects.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5: Installing Options

    Chapter 5: Installing Options Install options (if supplied with shipment) according to the instructions supplied with each kit. 215028 Revision A...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Lubricating The Rotary Disc Header

    Chapter 6: Lubricating the Rotary Disc Header WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. The rotary disc header has been lubricated at the factory. However, you should lubricate the rotary disc header prior to delivery to offset the effects of weather during outside storage and transport, and to familiarize yourself with the machine.

  • Page 52: Lubrication Locations

    LUBRICATING THE ROTARY DISC HEADER 6.1 Lubrication Locations Figure 6.1: Left Side Lubrication Locations A - Idler/Tensioner Pivot B - Bearing, Roller Conditioner (Two Places) C - U-Joint, Conditioner Driveline (Two Places) D - Slip Joint, Conditioner Driveline 1 E - Idler/Tensioner Pivot F - Bearing, Feed Roll G - Tensioner Arm Use high-temperature, extreme-pressure (EP2) performance grease with 10% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI...
  • Page 53 LUBRICATING THE ROTARY DISC HEADER Figure 6.2: Right Side Lubrication Locations C - Slip Joints, Conditioner Drivelines 2 A - Bearing, Roller Conditioner (Two Places) B - U-Joint, Upper Driveline (Two Places) D - U-Joint, Lower Driveline (Two Places) E - Idler Pivot Use high-temperature, extreme-pressure (EP2) performance grease with 10% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI grade 2) lithium base.

  • Page 55: Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks

    Chapter 7: Performing Predelivery Checks Perform final checks and adjustments as listed on the yellow sheet attached at the back of this instruction to ensure the machine is field-ready. Refer to the referenced pages as indicated on the Predelivery Checklist for detailed instructions. The Operator or the Dealer should retain the completed Predelivery Checklist.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Measure the length of belt tensioner spring (A) and ensure spring length (B) is 17 mm (11/16 in.) in accordance with spring tension decal (C). If the spring length requires adjustment, refer to 7.1.2 Adjusting Conditioner Drive Belt, page 50, otherwise close the drive shield and proceed 7.2 Header Float, page...
  • Page 57 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Ensure drive belt (A) is in the grooves on drive pulley (B) and driven pulley (C). NOTE: If necessary, loosen the jam nut and adjuster nut to relieve belt tension while checking. Figure 7.5: Conditioner Drive 5.

  • Page 58: Header Float

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.2 Header Float 7.2.1 Checking Float WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. CAUTION Before starting the machine, check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 59 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Turn scroll knob (A) to highlight left (B) or right (C) float and press knob (A) to activate selection. 4. Rotate scroll knob (A) to adjust float setting and press knob when finished. Float is now set. NOTE: Float adjustments of 1.0 (out of 10) change the header weight at the cutterbar by approximately 91 kg (200 lb.).

  • Page 60: Suspended Drum Drive

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.3 Suspended Drum Drive Suspended drums aid in feeding crop from the ends of the header into the conditioner. 7.3.1 Checking Suspended Drum Drive The suspended drum drive is set up and tensioned at factory. Ensure the drive belt is properly set and tensioned by following the steps below: WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key...

  • Page 61: Feed Roll Drive

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.4 Feed Roll Drive 7.4.1 Checking Feed Roll Drive The feed roll drive is set up and tensioned at factory. Ensure the drive belt is properly set and tensioned by following the steps below: WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.

  • Page 62: Checking And Adding Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox Oil

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.5 Checking and Adding Conditioner Roll Timing Gearbox Oil WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. IMPORTANT: Check the gearbox oil level when the oil is warm.

  • Page 63: Checking And Adding Oil In Header Drive Gearbox

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.6 Checking and Adding Oil in Header Drive Gearbox IMPORTANT: Check the gearbox oil level when the oil is warm. If the oil is cold, idle the machine for approximately 10 minutes prior to checking. WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 64 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Clean area around check plug (A). 7. Remove check plug (A) with a 13 mm (1/2 in.) socket. 8. Ensure lubricant is even with bottom of check hole (with check plug [A] removed) or slightly runs out of the check hole.

  • Page 65: Checking And Adding Lubricant In Cutterbar

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.7 Checking and Adding Lubricant in Cutterbar WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. WARNING Exercise caution when working around the blades.
  • Page 66 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Clean the area around plug (A). Place a 5 liter (5.2 US qts) capacity container under plug (A). 7. Use a 17 mm socket to remove plug (A) and gasket (B) from cutterbar. Oil level must be up to the inspection plug hole. If additional lubricant is required, continue following this procedure and refer to the next step.
  • Page 67 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 19. Start the engine and lower the header to a level position on the ground. 20. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. 21. Recheck the oil level. 22. Check gasket (B) for breaks or cracks, and replace if necessary.

  • Page 68: Checking Lights

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.8 Checking Lights 1. Check light brackets (A) and make sure they re securely installed and undamaged. 2. Check operation of hazard lights (B) during machine run-up. Figure 7.25: Lights 215028 Revision A...

  • Page 69: Checking Manuals

    7.9 Checking Manuals The following manuals should be stored in the manual storage case (A) on the left fixed deflector: R216 Rotary Disc Header Operator s Manual R216 Rotary Disc Header Parts Catalog R216 Rotary Disc Header Quick Card Figure 7.26: Manual Case...

  • Page 70: Running Up The Header

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7.10 Running up the Header WARNING • Keep everyone 100 m (330 ft.) away from your operation. Ensure bystanders are never in line with the front or rear of the machine. Stones and other foreign objects can be ejected from either end with force. •...

  • Page 71: Chapter 8: Reference

    Chapter 8: Reference 8.1 Starting the Engine DANGER • Avoid possible injury or death from a runaway machine. • This machine has safety devices which allow the engine to start only when the ground speed lever (GSL) is in PARK, the steering wheel is locked in the PARK position, and the HEADER ENGAGE switch is in the OFF position.
  • Page 72 REFERENCE 1. Before starting the engine, ensure engine exhaust pipe (A) is not covered or obstructed. Figure 8.1: Engine Exhaust 2. Ensure the cab-forward or engine-forward directional lock (A) is engaged at the base of the steering column. Figure 8.2: Direction Locks 3.
  • Page 73 REFERENCE 7. Turn IGNITION switch (A) to the ON position; the Harvest Performance Tracker (HPT) display (B) will illuminate. If the HPT is still booting up, wait for WAIT TO START (WTS) symbol (C) to disappear before trying to start engine. 8.
  • Page 74 REFERENCE NOTE: When the engine temperature is below 5°C (40°F), the engine will cycle through a period where it appears to labor until it warms up. Do NOT operate the engine above 1500 rpm until the HPT engine temperature gauge is above the blue range (A). 1019655 Figure 8.6: HPT No Header Screen 215028...

  • Page 75: Engaging And Disengaging Header Safety Props

    REFERENCE 8.2 Engaging and Disengaging Header Safety Props Safety props are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower. Follow these steps to engage or disengage the header safety props: DANGER To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, always engage safety props when working on or around raised header, and before going under header for any reason.
  • Page 76 REFERENCE 4. Disengage the safety props on both lift cylinders as follows: NOTE: If the safety prop will not disengage, raise the header to release the prop. Turn lever (A) away from the header to raise the safety prop until the lever locks into the vertical position. b.

  • Page 77: Leveling The Header

    REFERENCE 8.3 Leveling the Header The windrower lift linkages are factory-set to provide the proper header level, and should not normally require adjustment. If leveling is required, follow these steps: WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 78 REFERENCE 4. Park the windrower on level ground. 5. Press the header raise button (A) on the ground speed lever (GSL). When the header reaches maximum height, continue to hold the header raise button momentarily to allow the lift cylinders to rephase. Figure 8.12: GSL 6.
  • Page 79 REFERENCE 12. On the side that is higher, remove nut, washer, and bolt (A) that attaches shims (B) to the linkage. 13. Remove one or both of the shims (B) and reinstall the hardware (A). CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 14.

  • Page 80: Closing Driveshields

    REFERENCE 8.4 Closing Driveshields CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury, do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured. NOTE: Images shown in this procedure are for the left driveshield the right driveshield is similar. 1.

  • Page 81: Opening Driveshields

    REFERENCE 8.5 Opening Driveshields CAUTION To reduce the risk of personal injury, do NOT operate the machine without the driveshields in place and secured. NOTE: Images shown in this procedure are for the left driveshield the right driveshield is similar. Figure 8.19: Left Driveshield 1.
  • Page 82 REFERENCE 3. Grab handle (A) and lift the other half of endshield (B) to the inboard side of the header. Figure 8.22: Driveshield – Inboard Side 215028 Revision A...

  • Page 83: Closing Cutterbar Curtain

    REFERENCE 8.6 Closing Cutterbar Curtain CAUTION To avoid injury, keep hands and fingers away from corners of doors when closing. 1. Pull curtain outward from retaining clips and lower curtain. Figure 8.23: Cutterbar Curtain 215028 Revision A...

  • Page 84: Opening Cutterbar Curtain

    REFERENCE 8.7 Opening Cutterbar Curtain WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. 1. Push curtain (A) inward and up. Figure 8.24: Cutterbar Curtain 2.

  • Page 85: Recommended Lubricants

    REFERENCE 8.8 Recommended Lubricants Keep your machine operating at top efficiency by using only clean lubricants and by ensuring the following: Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. Store lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. IMPORTANT: Do NOT overfill the cutterbar when adding lubricant.

  • Page 86: Torque Specifications

    REFERENCE 8.9 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. Use torque value tables as a guide and periodically check tightness of bolts.
  • Page 87 REFERENCE Table 8.3 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (lbf·ft) (*lbf·in) Torque (Nm) Nominal 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 10-1.5 Figure 8.28: Bolt Grades 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...

  • Page 88: Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting Into Cast Aluminum

    REFERENCE Table 8.5 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (lbf·ft) (*lbf·in) Torque (Nm) Nominal 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 10-1.5 Figure 8.30: Bolt Grades 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5...

  • Page 89: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings Adjustable

    REFERENCE 8.9.3 O-Ring Boss 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 90 REFERENCE Table 8.7 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings – Adjustable Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) lbf·ft (*lbf·in) 5/16 24 *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...

  • Page 91: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings Non-Adjustable

    REFERENCE 8.9.4 O-Ring Boss 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 92: O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings

    REFERENCE 8.9.5 O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings 1. Check components to ensure that sealing surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign material. Figure 8.35: Hydraulic Fitting 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to O-ring (B). 3.

  • Page 93: Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings

    REFERENCE Table 8.9 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings (continued) Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) Tube O.D. (in.) lbf·ft 1 11/16 1 1/4 205 226 151 167 315 347 232 256 1 1/2 510 561 376 414 2 1/2 8.9.6 Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings Assemble pipe fittings as follows:...

  • Page 94: Conversion Chart

    REFERENCE 8.10 Conversion Chart Table 8.11 Conversion Chart Quantity SI Units (Metric) Factor US Customary Units (Standard) Unit Name Abbreviation Unit Name Abbreviation acre acres Area x 2.4710 = hectare Flow liters per minute x 0.2642 = US gallons per minute L/min Force Newton...

  • Page 95: Definitions

    PARK The slot opposite the NEUTRAL position on operator s console of M1 Series windrowers R2 SP Series MacDon R216 Rotary Disc Headers for windrowers Revolutions per minute Society of Automotive Engineers A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into preformed threads or forms...
  • Page 96 REFERENCE Term Definition A joint made with use of a fastener where joining materials are compressible or Soft joint experience relaxation over a period of time SP rotary disc header Rotary disc header that connects to a self-propelled machine (windrower, etc.) Tension Axial load placed on a bolt or screw, usually measured in Newtons (N) or pounds (lb.) TFFT...

  • Page 97: Predelivery Checklist

    Predelivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments before delivering the machine to your Customer. If adjustments are required, refer to the appropriate page number in this manual. The completed Checklist should be retained by either the Operator or the Dealer. WARNING Do NOT operate the machine with the driveshields open.
  • Page 98 REFERENCE ü ü Item Reference WARNING These objects can be ejected with considerable force when the machine is started, and may result in serious injury or machine damage. Run-Up Procedure 7.10 Running up the Header, page 64 Check hydraulic hose and wiring harness routing to ensure adequate clearance when raising or lowering header.
  • Page 100 MacDon Industries Ltd. MacDon Brasil Agribusiness Ltda. 680 Moray Street Rua Grã Nicco, 113, sala 404, B. 04 Winnipeg, Manitoba Mossunguê, Curitiba, Paraná Canada R3J 3S3 CEP 81200-200 Brasil t. (204) 885-5590 f. (204) 832-7749 t. +55 (41) 2101-1713 f. +55 (41) 2101-1699 MacDon, Inc.

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