MacDon D1 Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

MacDon D1 Series Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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Combine Draper Header with FM100
Float Module
Unloading and Assembly Instructions (Container Shipments)
215184 Revision A
Original Instruction
The Harvesting Specialists.

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  • Page 1 D1 Series Combine Draper Header with FM100 Float Module Unloading and Assembly Instructions (Container Shipments) 215184 Revision A Original Instruction The Harvesting Specialists.
  • Page 2 © 2020 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 instruction manual describes the unloading, setup, and predelivery requirements for the MacDon D1 Series Combine Draper Header with FM100 Float Module. To ensure the best performance of this product and the safety of your customers, carefully follow the unload 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. Section Internal Use Summary of Change Only Inside front cover Added copyright and disclaimer.
  • Page 5 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage. Lifting Two Headers, page 15 Changed the following IMPORTANT to a WARNING for Tech Pubs consistency: • Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements.
  • Page 6 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • 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. ECN 58283 3.4 Attaching Reel Height Sensor, •...
  • Page 7 Removed footnote: Tech Pubs Narrow Configuration or Narrow • MD #287031 contains wear-resistant flightings, and is Configuration to Medium available only through MacDon Parts. Configuration, page 181 6.2.1 Converting from Ultra Tech Pubs • Added NOTE. Narrow Configuration or Narrow •...
  • Page 8 Removed footnote: Tech Pubs Narrow or Narrow Configuration • MD #287031 contains wear-resistant flightings, and is to Wide or Ultra Wide available only through MacDon Parts. Configuration, page 190 6.2.6 Converting from Ultra Removed NOTE: Tech Pubs Narrow or Narrow Configuration •...
  • Page 9 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • 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. Engineering 6.2.10 Installing Feed Auger Changed torque from 8.5 Nm (75 lbf∙in) to 9 Nm (80 lbf∙in).
  • Page 10 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • If you do not disconnect the battery before connecting the • Step 3, page 209 cab draper control harness to the combine’s auxiliary power connectors, electrical components may be damaged. Added “AGCO” to the kit number column. 7.1.1 Attaching Header to an Tech Pubs AGCO (Challenger, Gleaner, or...
  • Page 11 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • Step 2, page 239 • Step 3, page 239 7.6.1 Attaching Header to New Added safety step: Tech Pubs Holland CR/CX Combine, page • Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. •...
  • Page 12 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only 8.10 Checking and Adjusting Skid Added safety steps. Tech Pubs Shoe Settings, page 276 • Step 1, page 276 to Step page 276 • Step 6, page 276 to Step page 276 8.11.2 Adjusting Reel Clearance, Added safety steps.
  • Page 13 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only 8.17.1 Greasing Procedure, page Added safety step: Tech Pubs • Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition. • Step 1, page 292 8.18 Checking and Adjusting Removed the following redundant step: Tech Pubs Endshields, page 299 •...
  • Page 14 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only 8010, 120, 230, 240, and 250 Series Combines, page 345 Added “250 Series” to the topic title. Calibrating the Auto Header Product Support Height Control – Case IH 7010/ 8010,120, 230, 240, and 250 Series Combines, page 347 Calibrating the Auto Header Added WARNING:...
  • Page 15 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • 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. Calibrating the Auto Header Added WARNING: Tech Pubs Height Control –...
  • Page 16 Section Summary of Change Internal Use Only • Step 6, page 471 10 Checking and Adjusting Reel Replaced the WARNING with the following DANGER: Tech Pubs Height Sensor, page 487 • 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 17: 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 Safety Signs ............................4 Chapter 2: Unloading the Header ......................5 2.1 Unloading Headers from Container......................5 2.2 Separating Headers..........................7 2.3 Moving to Assembly Area ........................
  • Page 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing Right Reel........................82 3.3 Assembling 13.7 m (45 ft.) Header (Split Frame) ..................86 3.3.1 Unpacking Header........................86 3.3.2 Removing Shipping Stands and Supports ..................88 3.3.3 Removing Extension ........................94 3.3.4 Attaching Extension........................94 3.3.5 Installing Deck ..........................97 3.3.6 Assembling Draper ........................
  • Page 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 6: Float Module Setup at Dealer....................175 6.1 Installing Filler Cap..........................175 6.2 FM100 Feed Auger Configurations......................178 6.2.1 Converting from Ultra Narrow Configuration or Narrow Configuration to Medium Configuration ..... 181 6.2.2 Converting from Wide Configuration to Medium Configuration............183 6.2.3 Converting from Medium Configuration or Wide Configuration to Narrow Configuration......
  • Page 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7.7.4 Installing Options ........................255 Chapter 8: Performing Predelivery Checks.................... 257 8.1 Checking Tire Pressure – Transport and Stabilizer Wheels................257 8.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque – Transport and Stabilizer Wheels ..............258 8.3 Checking Knife Drive Box ........................259 8.4 Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Gearbox ....................
  • Page 21 TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting Minimum Reel Speed and Calibrating Reel – AGCO IDEAL ™ Series........... 323 Setting up Automatic Header Controls – AGCO IDEAL ™ Series ............324 Calibrating the Header – AGCO IDEAL ™ Series ................326 Operating the Header – AGCO IDEAL ™...
  • Page 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Engaging the Auto Header Height Control – Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series ....394 Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series..... 396 Turning off the Accumulator – Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series ......... 397 Adjusting the Header Raise/Lower Rate –...
  • Page 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab – New Holland CR Series ........... 472 Setting up Auto Header Height Control – New Holland CR Series............475 Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – New Holland CR Series ..........478 Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages –...
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 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 28: Safety Signs

    SAFETY 1.3 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 29: Chapter 2: Unloading The Header

    Chapter 2: Unloading the Header Perform all procedures in this chapter in the order they are listed. 2.1 Unloading Headers from Container The following topic describes the equipment requirements and the procedure for removing headers from a shipping container. WARNING To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING THE HEADER 1. Move trailer into position and block wheels. 2. Lower trailer storage stands. 3. Open the container doors and remove the materials that brace the load. 4. Check the container floor. Remove nails and other obstructions if necessary. 5.
  • Page 31: Separating Headers

    UNLOADING THE HEADER 2.2 Separating Headers Follow these instructions to separate the headers. Headers can also be moved to an assembly area before separating. • Refer to 2.3 Moving to Assembly Area, page 12 for proper lifting procedures. • Refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515 for equipment requirements.
  • Page 32 UNLOADING THE HEADER 4. Remove four bolts (A), and remove guides (B) from shipping legs at two places. Figure 2.5: Guide 5. Remove two bolts (A), and remove wall guides (B) at two places on cutterbar (for headers without skid shoes). Figure 2.6: Wall Guide 6.
  • Page 33 UNLOADING THE HEADER 7. Loosen lower bolt (A), remove upper bolt (B), and remove guide (C) from reel arm. 8. Repeat for the opposite reel arm. Figure 2.8: Reel Arm Guide 9. Double reel only: Remove four bolts (A) and remove center arm wall guide (B).
  • Page 34 UNLOADING THE HEADER 10. For staggered connection: Remove four bolts (A), and remove leg shipping connectors (B) at two places. Figure 2.10: Leg Shipping Connector – Staggered Connection 11. For in-line connection: Remove eight bolts (A), and remove leg shipping connectors (B) at two places. Figure 2.11: Leg Shipping Connector –...
  • Page 35 UNLOADING THE HEADER 13. Remove eight bolts (A) total at four places, and remove two internal support channels (B), one on each side of stand. 14. When headers are separated, repeat Steps 1, page 7 page 7 for the second header. Figure 2.13: Float Module Stands 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 36: Moving To Assembly Area

    UNLOADING THE HEADER 2.3 Moving to Assembly Area To move headers to the assembly area using a forklift or a crane, follow one of these procedures: 2.3.1 Forklift Method WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage.
  • Page 37: Crane Method

    UNLOADING THE HEADER IMPORTANT: Avoid damage to gearbox (A) when unloading and grounding unit. 4. Lift second header off platform using the above procedure. 5. Check for shipping damage and missing parts. 1017034 Figure 2.16: View from below Header 2.3.2 Crane Method Lifting Single Header WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements.
  • Page 38 UNLOADING THE HEADER Figure 2.18: Split-Frame Header Figure 2.19: Double-Reel Header A - Attachment Points B - 1100 mm (43 in.) C - 1500 mm (59 in.) 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 39: Lifting Two Headers

    UNLOADING THE HEADER Lifting Two Headers WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage. For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515.
  • Page 40: Lowering Header

    UNLOADING THE HEADER 2.4 Lowering Header Reposition header in preparation for assembly and setup as follows: 1. Choose an area with level ground. 2. Drive lifting vehicle to approach header from its underside. IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to lift at cutterbar when unloading from trailer.
  • Page 41 UNLOADING THE HEADER 4. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header rests on the ground. Figure 2.25: Lowering Header to Ground 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 42 UNLOADING THE HEADER 5. Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (A) under each end and center of cutterbar, and lower header onto the blocks. Figure 2.26: Blocks at Each End of Cutterbar 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 43 UNLOADING THE HEADER 6. Remove chain and reattach chain to center-link anchor (A) on frame tube. Raise rear of header slightly. Figure 2.27: Center-link Anchor – Single Reel Figure 2.28: Center-Link Anchor – Double Reel 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 44 UNLOADING THE HEADER 7. Lower header stand by pulling pin (A), lowering stand (B), and releasing pin to secure stand in place. 8. Lower header onto stand. NOTE: If ground is soft, place a block under the stand. 9. Remove chain. Figure 2.29: Raised Header Stand 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 45: Chapter 3: Assembling The Header And Float Module

    Chapter 3: Assembling the Header and Float Module Proceed to the section that matches your header size and complete each step before moving on to the next section: • 3.1 Assembling 6.1–10.7 m (20–35 ft.) Headers, page 21 • 3.2 Assembling 12.2 m (40 ft) Header (Split Frame), page 40 •...
  • Page 46 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 8. Remove fasteners securing shipping brackets (A) to endshields and remove brackets. Discard fasteners and brackets. Figure 3.3: Left Endshield 9. Guide endshield onto hinge arm, using outboard holes (position 1) on bracket (C). Slowly slide the endshield downwards.
  • Page 47: Removing Shipping Stands And Supports

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 15. Repeat procedure for opposite endshield. NOTE: • For single-reel headers, right endshield shipping support is attached to header at inboard hole (A) with right endshield in outboard position. • For double-reel headers, right endshield shipping support is attached to header at outboard hole (B) with right endshield in inboard position.
  • Page 48 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Remove lower brace (A). Figure 3.8: Shipping Supports 5. From the upper brace, remove two bolts (A). Repeat for the opposite side. Figure 3.9: Shipping Supports 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 49 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 6. Remove right and left fork channels (A). 7. Remove upper brace (B). 1015917 Figure 3.10: Shipping Supports 8. Remove four bolts (A) and remove shipping stands (B) from the bottom of the float module. 1015919 Figure 3.11: View from Below the Header 9.
  • Page 50 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 12. 9.1 m–10.7 m (30–35 ft.) only: Remove four bolts (A) and two bolts (B) from the shipping stands at both outboard header legs. Remove the shipping stands. Figure 3.13: Outboard Leg Shipping Stand Removing additional shipping supports and guards 13.
  • Page 51 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 15. Single reel: Remove bolts (A) securing the center shipping beam to the backtube. 16. Single reel: Remove bolts (B) securing the center shipping beam to the cutterbar. 17. Single reel: Rotate the shipping beam and remove it from the reel side of the header.
  • Page 52 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 19. Double reel only: Remove cotter pins from center-link pin (A). Do NOT remove center-link pin or straps between header and float module. Figure 3.18: Center-Link Shipping Support 20. Attach brackets (A) to center-link pin (B) and reinstall cotter pins.
  • Page 53 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 21. Reinstall bolt and nut (A) in lifting brackets (B), and tighten bolt. Figure 3.21: Lifting Bracket Attachment 22. Loosen two bolts (A) on cutterbar shipping bracket (B), and remove bracket. Figure 3.22: Cutterbar Shipping Bracket 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 54: Attaching Reel Lift Cylinders

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.1.3 Attaching Reel Lift Cylinders CAUTION Tagged bolts (A) on reel arms keep the reel from sliding forward. Ensure fore-aft cylinders are attached BEFORE removing bolts. NOTE: Reel, draper, and cutterbar parts removed from illustration for clarity.
  • Page 55 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 1. Standard reel arms: Remove two top bolts (A) on outboard reel arm support. Repeat for opposite side. Figure 3.26: Reel Arm Shipping Support – Standard Reel Arms Short reel arms: Remove bolts (A) on left reel arm support (B).
  • Page 56 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Lift reel and remove pins from the endsheet and the reel arm. 5. Align the reel lift cylinder mounting bolts with the lug on the endsheet and the hole in the reel arm. 6.
  • Page 57 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 8. Double reel: Remove six bolts (A) and two support channels (B) on center reel arm to allow the center reel arm to move. Retain bolts and support channels for use in 3.1.4 Attaching Center Support – Double Reel, page Figure 3.31: Double-Reel Center Arm Shipping Support 9.
  • Page 58 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 18. Lift reel and remove pins from the endsheet and the reel arm. 19. Align the reel lift cylinder mounting holes until they line up with the lug on the endsheet and the hole in the reel arm. 20.
  • Page 59: Attaching Center Support - Double Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.1.4 Attaching Center Support – Double Reel This procedure applies to headers that are partially assembled at one location and then shipped to a MacDon Dealer location for final assembly. 1. Remove two bolts (A) at end of reel center arm. Retain for reinstallation.
  • Page 60: Installing Tine Tubes: Six-Bat Reels

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.1.5 Installing Tine Tubes: Six-Bat Reels NOTE: This procedure applies ONLY to six-bat reels. If you are assembling a header with a five-bat reel, proceed to 3.1.6 Attaching Cam Arms, page 1. Rotate the reel manually until the tine tubes that are wired to the reel are accessible. 2.
  • Page 61: Attaching Cam Arms

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Figure 3.41: Center of Six-Bat Reel ® ® A - Bolts: 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Torx Figure 3.42: Tail End of Six-Bat Reel ® ® A - Bolts: 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. Torx 3.1.6 Attaching Cam Arms 1.
  • Page 62 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Install cam arm (A) with preinstalled stud (B) into disc. Secure with 1/2 in. smooth-face lock nut (C), and torque to 75 Nm (55 lbf·ft). Figure 3.44: Cam Arm on Five-Bat Reel 5. Rotate tine bar crank (A) and position link (B) so attachment holes in bar crank are aligned with hole in link.
  • Page 63 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE NOTE: Pictures to the right are provided for additional reference. Proceed to 3.4 Attaching Reel Height Sensor, page 133. Figure 3.46: Cam Link to Tine Tube on Six-Bat Reel A - Tine Bar Crank B - Link C - Bolt D - Shim (not visible)
  • Page 64: Assembling 12.2 M (40 Ft) Header (Split Frame)

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.2 Assembling 12.2 m (40 ft) Header (Split Frame) Perform all procedures in this section in the order in which they are listed. Continued from 2.4 Lowering Header, page 3.2.1 Unpacking Header 1. Remove shipping wire securing left endshield (A) to frame. 2.
  • Page 65: Removing Shipping Stands And Supports

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 8. Remove shipping wire, and lift right outboard deck (A) off header. Set aside outboard deck for installation. Figure 3.51: Outboard Deck 9. Remove the reel components and knife that are secured to the existing reel (A). Figure 3.52: Reel Components and Knife 10.
  • Page 66 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Removing shipping stands from the float module 1. Remove two bolts (A) securing right fork channel (B) to shipping stand (C). NOTE: To access the bolts at the lower stand support, the header must be supported with 150 mm (6 in.) blocks, as directed in Step 5, page 2.
  • Page 67 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. From the upper brace, remove two bolts (A). Repeat for the opposite side. Figure 3.56: Shipping Stands 6. Remove right and left fork channels (A). 7. Remove upper brace (B). 1015917 Figure 3.57: Shipping Stands 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 68 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 8. Remove four bolts (A) and remove shipping stands (B) from the bottom of the float module. 1015919 Figure 3.58: View from below the Header 9. Remove two bolts (A) and loosen two bolts (B) securing coupler cover (C) to the float module.
  • Page 69 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Removing the outboard leg supports 11. Remove four bolts (A) and two bolts (B) from the shipping stands at both outboard header legs. Remove stands. Figure 3.60: Outboard Leg Shipping Stand Removing additional shipping supports and guards 12.
  • Page 70 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 15. Remove cotter pins from center-link pin (A). Do NOT remove center-link pin or strap between header and float module. Figure 3.63: Center-Link 16. Attach brackets (A) to center-link pin (B) and reinstall cotter pins. Figure 3.64: Lifting Brackets at Center-Link 17.
  • Page 71: Removing Extension

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 18. Loosen two bolts (A) in right endshield guard (B) and remove the guard. Hardware can be removed when header endshield is opened. Figure 3.66: Endshield Guard 3.2.3 Removing Extension 1. Support split section of header (A) with slings and a forklift (or equivalent).
  • Page 72 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Attach backtube of split frame to backtube of header with retained 5/8 x 1-3/4 in. long hex bolts and lock nuts (A). Figure 3.69: Split-Frame Joint 6. Retrieve all parts from the hardware bag labelled A. 7.
  • Page 73 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 9. Install guard (A) and cutterbar wearplate at split with two 7/16 x 2-1/2 in. special carriage bolts and lock nuts (B) (existing hardware). Torque bolts to 81–95 Nm (60–70 lbf·ft). Figure 3.72: Guard 10.
  • Page 74: Installing Deck

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.2.5 Installing Deck CAUTION Draper supports in deck are slippery due to graphite coating. 1. Remove three bolts and nuts (A) from deck extension backsheet. Retain for reinstallation. 2. Remove deck support assembly (B) from deck extension backsheet.
  • Page 75 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Install deck support assembly (A) removed in Step 2, page 50. Slide it on from the outboard end of track on backtube. Figure 3.76: Backtube Deck Support 6. Position deck support casting (A), removed in Step 3, page 50, inside cutterbar from the backside.
  • Page 76 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 9. Attach deck extension (A) to the existing deck at front cutterbar support (B) with bar (C) and four existing nuts and bolts (D). Figure 3.79: View from below Deck 10. Attach support casting (A) removed in Step 3, page 50 the deck with existing hardware.
  • Page 77 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 11. Attach deck extension backsheet (A) to the existing backsheet with existing hardware (B) retained from Step page 50. Ensure Belleville washers (C) are installed as shown. Figure 3.81: Deck Extension Backsheet 12. Adjust deck height to obtain clearance (A) of 7–11 mm (1/8–7/16 in.) between top of deck and inside cutterbar (i.e., the thickness of the draper plus 3 mm).
  • Page 78: Assembling Draper

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.2.6 Assembling Draper 1. Retrieve drapers from bag. 2. Insert draper into deck at outboard end under the rollers. Pull draper into deck while feeding it at the end. 3. Feed in the draper until it can be wrapped around the drive roller.
  • Page 79: Setting Deck Position

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 7. Ensure idler roller (A) is between draper guides (B). Figure 3.86: Idler Roller NOTE: Draper tension should be just enough to prevent slipping and keep draper from sagging below cutterbar. 8. Ensure white bar (A) is about halfway in the window. If the side draper tension requires adjustment, refer to 8.13 Adjusting Draper Tension, page...
  • Page 80: Installing Right End Knife

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 2. Tighten clamp bolt (A) at the upper outboard end of backsheet to secure deck. Figure 3.89: Clamp Bolt 3.2.8 Installing Right End Knife 1. Remove knife from shipping position (if not already removed). 2.
  • Page 81: Moving Reel Arm

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Remove the protective covering from knifehead (A) and slide the knife into place. Align knifehead with pitman arm (B). 6. Tap knifehead pin (C) down into the knifehead (A), ensuring pin is bottomed out in the knifehead. 7.
  • Page 82 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Move reel arm forward, and position as shown. 4. Reinstall hardware (A) (bolt, two washers, and nut) to attach right reel arm to header frame. Do NOT tighten at this time. 5. Raise reel arm so that lift cylinder lines up with bracket (B) on endsheet.
  • Page 83 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 10. Install reel arm safety prop (A) inside reel and secure with existing hardware. NOTE: Tighten reel arm safety prop just enough so it can still be moved by hand. Figure 3.98: Reel Arm Safety Prop 11.
  • Page 84 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 13. Remove caps and plugs from reel lift and fore-aft hoses and from hose connections inside backtube. 14. Match the colored cable ties and connect one reel lift hose (B) and two fore-aft hoses (A) inside backtube. Figure 3.101: Reel Lift and Fore-Aft Hoses inside Backtube 15.
  • Page 85 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 18. Route reel lift/fore-aft hoses (A) to outboard hose connections (B) on the deck extension backsheet. 19. Match color cable ties at the end of the hoses, remove the caps and plugs, and make the hose connections as shown. Figure 3.104: Hose Connections on Backsheet 20.
  • Page 86 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 23. Attach transport wiring harness (A) to the right endsheet with clamp (B) (unless transport option is installed). Figure 3.107: Transport Wiring Harness 24. Install cinch straps (A) to secure harness and reel lift/fore- aft hoses.
  • Page 87: Installing Right Outboard Skid Shoe

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.2.10 Installing Right Outboard Skid Shoe 1. Remove right endshield. 2. Mount outer skid shoe support to endsheet using hardware (A) provided. Do NOT tighten. Figure 3.110: Skid Shoe at Endsheet NOTE: Ensure skid shoe (A) is tucked up behind cutterbar (B). Figure 3.111: Skid Shoe behind Cutterbar 3.
  • Page 88: Assembling Right Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Check that pin (B) can be removed by hand, and that shoe can be adjusted to all three height settings. If not, adjust bolt tightness (refer to Step 3, page 63). 5. Tighten hardware (A). 6.
  • Page 89: Aligning Solid Disc

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Position 16-gauge sections (number [A] stamped on each disc section) at the end of the reel tube with the stub shaft. Figure 3.116: 16-Gauge Discs ® 6. Install 16-gauge discs with 1/2 x 1.0 in. long Torx bolts and ®...
  • Page 90 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 1. Adjust four bolts (A) at center flange on jig so they protrude past the plate by 5.5 mm (7/32 in.). Figure 3.119: Flange on Jig 2. Position jig (A) on reel tube by inserting shaft on the jig into hole in the tube end.
  • Page 91 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Rotate the reel so the row of disc seam bolts that line up with tapped hole (A) in reel tube point to the 12 o’clock position. Figure 3.121: Jig and Reel Tube NOTE: Only one row (A) of disc seam bolts will line up with a tapped hole (B) in the center mounting plate.
  • Page 92 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Close six clamps (A) around the jig. Figure 3.124: Jig and Reel Tube 6. Tighten three bolts (A) at the indented locations on reel tube flange. Figure 3.125: Disc Bolts 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 93 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 7. Tighten three bolts at each seam using sequence shown (1, 2, 3). 8. Check that all bolts are tight. Do NOT tighten the other two discs at this time. 9. Release clamps. NOTE: Jig can remain attached to reel tube until straightness checks and adjustments are complete.
  • Page 94: Installing Tine Tubes

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 11. If necessary, adjust contour as follows: Condition 1: Increase protrusion of adjusting screws. Refer to Step 1, page b. Condition 2: Decrease protrusion of adjusting screws. Refer to Step 1, page Loosen all bolts on disc and repeat Step 5, page 68 Step 10, page...
  • Page 95 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 1. Rotate reel so seam (A) that lines up with a tapped hole (B) is in the upright position. Figure 3.131: Reel Position 2. Position template on cam track ensuring the row of four holes (A) is lined up with the row of bolts on the disc.
  • Page 96 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Place disc reinforcement channels (from hardware bag B) on the inside face of cam end disc. Position each channel so that center joggle (A) is located over a seam. Figure 3.134: Disc Reinforcement Channels on Cam Track ®...
  • Page 97 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Center Disc – View from Cam End 7. Position tine tubes on discs using the template on the cam track as a guide. Position brackets (B) on far side. ® b. Loosely install eleven 1/2 x 3/4 in. Torx bolts (A) (found in the hardware bag labelled B) into the middle hole (C).
  • Page 98: Tightening Fasteners

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Tightening Fasteners Use the following sequence for tightening fasteners: 1. Tighten 10 bolts securing tine tubes to cam end disc and torque to 95–108 Nm (70–80 lbf·ft). 2. Tighten 11 bolts securing tine tubes to center disc and torque to 95–108 Nm (70–80 lbf·ft). 3.
  • Page 99: Attaching Cam Arms

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Attaching Cam Arms 1. Manually rotate reel until the tine bars with the disconnected cam links are accessible. 2. Remove shipping wire (A) if not already removed. Figure 3.141: Disconnected Cam Links and Shipping Wire NOTE: Five hex hole locations (A) from the template were previously marked onto the disc (refer to Step...
  • Page 100 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Attach link (A) to tine bar crank (D) with shoulder bolt (B) and shim (C). Place shim between link and tine bar crank. Torque bolt to 165 Nm (120 lbf·ft). Figure 3.144: Link 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 101: Checking Cam Track Alignment

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Checking Cam Track Alignment IMPORTANT: Proper cam track alignment minimizes the possibility of interference between the cam arms and cam track. The cam track has been aligned at the factory, but may have moved slightly during shipping and handling; therefore, it is important to perform the following check: 1.
  • Page 102: Installing Reel Lift Cylinders: Left Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. If variation is equal to or greater than the values in Table 3.1, page 77, add a shim (A) between cam face (B) and reel hub (G) at the locations specified in the Add Shim at Location column as follows: Loosen two nuts at the location where shim is to be added.
  • Page 103 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 2. Standard reel arms: Remove top bolts (A) on reel arm support (B) and anti-rotation brace at left end of reel. Figure 3.148: Outboard Reel Arm Supports – Standard Reel Arms Short reel arms: Remove bolts (A) on reel arm support (B), and anti-rotation brace at left end of reel.
  • Page 104 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Raise end of reel with a forklift or crane so the reel lift cylinder can be attached. 4. Retrieve the cylinder wired to reel support arm. 5. Remove pins from lug on endsheet and reel arm. 6.
  • Page 105: Setting Up Left Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 11. Remove socket head bolt and nut from cylinder rod end. 12. Attach the rod end of the cylinder to the reel arm with socket head bolt and nut (A). Access hardware through holes in reel arm braces. 13.
  • Page 106: Installing Right Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Installing Right Reel 1. Remove reel driveshield (A) at center of header. Figure 3.155: Reel Driveshield at Center of Header 2. Check distance (X) between cam track (A) and hub face (B) at right side of header. If distance is less than 59.0 mm (2.32 in.), add shims provided in the hardware bag labelled B until distance is achieved.
  • Page 107 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Position sling around right reel tube at approximately the center disc and attach to a forklift (or equivalent). Figure 3.157: Forklift and Sling 5. Ensure bolt (A) at right reel arm pivot is loose. 6.
  • Page 108 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 8. Secure reel at right arm with four 1/2 x 1-1/4 in. long hex bolts (A) and lock washers from hardware bag B. Apply ® medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite 243 or equivalent) onto bolt before assembly. Torque bolts to 108 Nm (80 lbf·ft).
  • Page 109 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 14. Reinstall reel drive cover (A) at the center of header. Figure 3.163: Reel Drive Cover 15. Tighten nut (A) at right reel arm pivot until threads run out, or when nut contacts reel arm. Figure 3.164: Right Reel Arm Pivot 16.
  • Page 110: Assembling 13.7 M (45 Ft.) Header (Split Frame)

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.3 Assembling 13.7 m (45 ft.) Header (Split Frame) Perform all procedures in this chapter in the order in which they are listed. (Continued from 2.4 Lowering Header, page 16.) Unless otherwise specified, discard all shipping material and hardware. 3.3.1 Unpacking Header 1.
  • Page 111 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Remove shipping wire securing hardware bags to cutterbar guards (A) and remove the bags. Remove clips from bags and discard clips. IMPORTANT: Do NOT install hardware or parts from bags until instructed to do so. Refer to 12.1 Parts List, page 499 for bag contents.
  • Page 112: Removing Shipping Stands And Supports

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 10. Remove reel disc sectors (A) from right end reel support arm. Figure 3.171: Reel Disc Sectors 3.3.2 Removing Shipping Stands and Supports Unless otherwise specified, discard stands, shipping material, and hardware. The removable stands are painted yellow. IMPORTANT: If the header is being shipped to a Dealer after assembly, do NOT remove the shipping stands, guards, and fork slider channels at this time.
  • Page 113 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Remove lower brace (A). Figure 3.173: Lower Brace Removal 5. From the upper brace, remove two bolts (A). Repeat for the opposite side. Figure 3.174: Stand Supports and Upper Brace 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 114 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 6. Remove right and left fork channels (A). 7. Remove upper brace (B). 1015917 Figure 3.175: Upper Brace and Stand Support Removal 8. Remove four bolts (A) and remove shipping stands (B) from the bottom of the float module. 1015919 Figure 3.176: View from Below the Header 215184...
  • Page 115 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 9. Remove two bolts (A) and loosen two bolts (B) securing coupler cover (C) to the float module. 10. Remove the coupler cover. Figure 3.177: Coupler Cover Removing the outboard header legs 11. Remove four bolts (A) and two bolts (B) from the shipping stands at both outboard header legs.
  • Page 116 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 12. Remove anti-rotation strap (A) between reel and endsheet. Figure 3.179: Reel Anti-Rotation Strap 13. Loosen existing bolt (A) and disassemble lifting brackets (B). 14. Remove lifting brackets from the center reel support. Figure 3.180: Lifting Bracket 15.
  • Page 117 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 16. Attach brackets (A) to center-link pin (B) and reinstall cotter pins. Figure 3.182: Lifting Brackets and Center-Link Pin 17. Reinstall bolt and nut (A) in lifting brackets (B). Tighten bolt. Figure 3.183: Lifting Bracket Hardware 18.
  • Page 118: Removing Extension

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.3.3 Removing Extension 1. Support split section of header with slings and a forklift (or equivalent). Position slings on split section to prevent it from shifting when the shipping supports are removed. 2. Remove four shipping supports (A) securing split section to the header.
  • Page 119 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 6. Retrieve all parts from the hardware bag labelled A. 7. Position connector (A) onto cutterbar lugs (B) as shown, and install with 5/8 x 1-1/4 in. carriage bolts and lock nuts (C) removed in 3.3.3 Removing Extension, page 94.
  • Page 120 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 10. Install cutterbar wearplate (A), guard (B), and clip (C) with two 7/16 x 1-1/2 in. long special carriage bolts (D) and nuts at location shown. Tighten nuts to 68 Nm (50 lbf·ft). Adjuster bolt should not require adjusting. 11.
  • Page 121: Installing Deck

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.3.5 Installing Deck CAUTION Draper supports in deck are slippery due to graphite coating. 1. Remove shipping wires securing draper track to header. 2. Remove two bolts and nuts in draper track. 3. Relocate draper track (A) towards endsheet until holes (B) line up with holes in header legs.
  • Page 122 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 7. Position two castings (A) inside cutterbar from backside and slide onto support angle at the outboard location as shown. Figure 3.194: View from behind Cutterbar 8. Remove four nuts (A) from the inboard deck front support casting (B) and remove bar (C).
  • Page 123 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 10. Attach backsheet to backtube at two locations (A) with four existing bolts and nuts. Figure 3.196: Attaching Backsheet to Backtube 11. Attach deck extension (A) to the existing deck at front support casting (B) with bar (C) and existing hardware (D). Figure 3.197: View from under Deck 12.
  • Page 124 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 13. Attach deck extension backsheet (A) to existing backsheet with existing hardware (B). Position Belleville washers (C) as shown. Figure 3.199: Deck Extension Backsheet, Existing Backsheet, and Belleville Washers 14. Adjust deck height to obtain clearance (A) of 7–11 mm (1/8–7/16 in.) between top of deck and inside cutterbar (i.e., the thickness of the draper plus 3 mm).
  • Page 125: Assembling Draper

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.3.6 Assembling Draper 1. Retrieve drapers from bag. 2. Insert draper into deck at outboard end under the rollers. Pull draper into deck while feeding it at the end. 3. Feed in the draper until it can be wrapped around the drive roller.
  • Page 126: Setting Deck Position

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 7. Ensure idler roller (A) is between draper guides (B). Figure 3.204: Idler Roller NOTE: Draper tension should be just enough to prevent slipping and keep draper from sagging below cutterbar. 8. Ensure white bar (A) is about halfway in the window. If the side draper tension requires adjustment, refer to 8.13 Adjusting Draper Tension, page...
  • Page 127: Installing Right End Knife

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 2. Tighten clamp bolt (A) at the upper outboard end of backsheet to secure deck. Figure 3.207: Clamp Bolt 3.3.8 Installing Right End Knife 1. Remove knife from shipping position (if not already removed). 2.
  • Page 128: Moving Reel Arm

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Remove the protective covering from knifehead (A) and slide the knife into place. Align knifehead with pitman arm (B). 6. Tap knifehead pin (C) down into the knifehead (A), ensuring pin is bottomed out in the knifehead. 7.
  • Page 129 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Move reel arm forward, and position as shown. 4. Reinstall hardware (A) (bolt, two washers, and nut) to attach right reel arm to header frame. Do NOT tighten at this time. 5. Raise reel arm so that lift cylinder lines up with bracket (B) on endsheet.
  • Page 130 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 10. Install reel arm safety prop (A) inside reel and secure with existing hardware. NOTE: Tighten reel arm safety prop just enough so it can still be moved by hand. Figure 3.216: Reel Arm Safety Prop 11.
  • Page 131 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 13. Remove caps and plugs from reel lift and fore-aft hoses and from hose connections inside backtube. 14. Match the colored cable ties and connect one reel lift hose (B) and two fore-aft hoses (A) inside backtube. Figure 3.219: Reel Lift and Fore-Aft Hoses inside Backtube 15.
  • Page 132 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 18. Route reel lift/fore-aft hoses (A) to outboard hose connections (B) on the deck extension backsheet. 19. Match color cable ties at the end of the hoses, remove the caps and plugs, and make the hose connections as shown. Figure 3.222: Hose Connections on Backsheet 20.
  • Page 133 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 23. Attach transport wiring harness (A) to the right endsheet with clamp (B) (unless transport option is installed). Figure 3.225: Transport Wiring Harness 24. Install cinch straps (A) to secure harness and reel lift/fore- aft hoses.
  • Page 134: Installing Right Outboard Skid Shoe

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.3.10 Installing Right Outboard Skid Shoe 1. Remove right endshield. 2. Mount outer skid shoe support to endsheet using hardware (A) provided. Do NOT tighten. Figure 3.228: Skid Shoe at Endsheet NOTE: Ensure skid shoe (A) is tucked up behind cutterbar (B). Figure 3.229: Skid Shoe behind Cutterbar 3.
  • Page 135: Assembling Right Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Check that pin (B) can be removed by hand, and that shoe can be adjusted to all three height settings. If not, adjust bolt tightness (refer to Step 3, page 110). 5. Tighten hardware (A). 6.
  • Page 136: Aligning Solid Disc

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Position 16-gauge sections (number [A] stamped on each disc section) at the end of the reel tube with the stub shaft. Figure 3.234: 16-Gauge Discs ® 6. Install 16-gauge discs with 1/2 x 1.0 in. long Torx bolts and ®...
  • Page 137 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 1. Adjust four bolts (A) at center flange on jig so they protrude past the plate by 5.5 mm (7/32 in.). Figure 3.237: Flange on Jig 2. Position jig (A) on reel tube by inserting shaft on the jig into hole in the tube end.
  • Page 138 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Rotate the reel so the row of disc seam bolts that line up with tapped hole (A) in reel tube point to the 12 o’clock position. Figure 3.239: Jig and Reel Tube NOTE: Only one row (A) of disc seam bolts will line up with a tapped hole (B) in the center mounting plate.
  • Page 139 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Close six clamps (A) around the jig. Figure 3.242: Jig and Reel Tube 6. Tighten three bolts (A) at the indented locations on reel tube flange. Figure 3.243: Disc Bolts 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 140 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 7. Tighten three bolts at each seam using sequence shown (1, 2, 3). 8. Check that all bolts are tight. Do NOT tighten the other two discs at this time. 9. Release clamps. NOTE: Jig can remain attached to reel tube until straightness checks and adjustments are complete.
  • Page 141: Installing Tine Tubes

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 11. If necessary, adjust contour as follows: Condition 1: Increase protrusion of adjusting screws. Refer to Step 1, page 113. b. Condition 2: Decrease protrusion of adjusting screws. Refer to Step 1, page 113. Loosen all bolts on disc and repeat Step 5, page 115 Step...
  • Page 142 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 1. Rotate reel so seam (A) that lines up with a tapped hole (B) is in the upright position. Figure 3.249: Reel Position 2. Position template on cam track ensuring the row of four holes (A) is lined up with the row of bolts on the disc.
  • Page 143 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Place disc reinforcement channels (from hardware bag B) on the inside face of cam end disc. Position each channel so that center joggle (A) is located over a seam. Figure 3.252: Disc Reinforcement Channels on Cam Track ®...
  • Page 144 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Center Disc – View from Cam End 7. Position tine tubes on discs using the template on the cam track as a guide. Position brackets (B) on far side. ® b. Loosely install eleven 1/2 x 3/4 in. Torx bolts (A) (found in the hardware bag labelled B) into the middle hole (C).
  • Page 145: Tightening Fasteners

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Tightening Fasteners Use the following sequence for tightening fasteners: 1. Tighten 10 bolts securing tine tubes to cam end disc and torque to 95–108 Nm (70–80 lbf·ft). 2. Tighten 11 bolts securing tine tubes to center disc and torque to 95–108 Nm (70–80 lbf·ft). 3.
  • Page 146: Attaching Cam Arms

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Attaching Cam Arms 1. Manually rotate reel until the tine bars with the disconnected cam links are accessible. 2. Remove shipping wire (A) if not already removed. Figure 3.259: Disconnected Cam Links and Shipping Wire NOTE: Five hex hole locations (A) from the template were previously marked onto the disc (refer to Step...
  • Page 147 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 5. Attach link (A) to tine bar crank (D) with shoulder bolt (B) and shim (C). Place shim between link and tine bar crank. Torque bolt to 165 Nm (120 lbf·ft). Figure 3.262: Link 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 148: Checking Cam Track Alignment

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Checking Cam Track Alignment IMPORTANT: Proper cam track alignment minimizes the possibility of interference between the cam arms and cam track. The cam track has been aligned at the factory, but may have moved slightly during shipping and handling; therefore, it is important to perform the following check: 1.
  • Page 149: Installing Reel Lift Cylinders: Left Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. If variation is equal to or greater than the values in Table 3.2, page 124, add a shim (A) between cam face (B) and reel hub (G) at the locations specified in the Add Shim at Location column as follows: Loosen two nuts at the location where shim is to be added.
  • Page 150 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 2. Standard reel arms: Remove top bolts (A) on reel arm support (B) and anti-rotation brace at left end of reel. Figure 3.266: Outboard Reel Arm Supports – Standard Reel Arms Short reel arms: Remove bolts (A) on reel arm support (B), and anti-rotation brace at left end of reel.
  • Page 151 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Raise end of reel with a forklift or crane so the reel lift cylinder can be attached. 4. Retrieve the cylinder wired to reel support arm. 5. Remove pins from lug on endsheet and reel arm. 6.
  • Page 152: Setting Up Left Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 11. Remove socket head bolt and nut from cylinder rod end. 12. Attach the rod end of the cylinder to the reel arm with socket head bolt and nut (A). Access hardware through holes in reel arm braces. 13.
  • Page 153: Installing Right Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Installing Right Reel 1. Remove reel driveshield (A) at center of header. Figure 3.273: Reel Driveshield at Center of Header 2. Check distance (X) between cam track (A) and hub face (B) at right side of header. If distance is less than 59.0 mm (2.32 in.), add shims provided in the hardware bag labelled B until distance is achieved.
  • Page 154 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 4. Position sling around right reel tube at approximately the center disc and attach to a forklift (or equivalent). Figure 3.275: Forklift and Sling 5. Ensure bolt (A) at right reel arm pivot is loose. 6.
  • Page 155 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 8. Secure reel at right arm with four 1/2 x 1-1/4 in. long hex bolts (A) and lock washers from hardware bag B. Apply ® medium-strength threadlocker (Loctite 243 or equivalent) onto bolt before assembly. Torque bolts to 108 Nm (80 lbf·ft).
  • Page 156 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 14. Reinstall reel drive cover (A) at the center of header. Figure 3.281: Reel Drive Cover 15. Tighten nut (A) at right reel arm pivot until threads run out, or when nut contacts reel arm. Figure 3.282: Right Reel Arm Pivot 16.
  • Page 157: Attaching Reel Height Sensor

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.4 Attaching Reel Height Sensor The reel height sensor linkage (located toward the back of the right reel arm) is disconnected to prevent shipping damage. Reconnect the sensor using the following procedure: 1. Remove the shipping wire from sensor (A). Figure 3.284: Reel Height Sensor –...
  • Page 158 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE Figure 3.285: Sensor Arm/Pointer Configurations ™ ™ A - Case/New Holland Configuration B - John Deere/CLAAS/AGCO IDEAL Configuration C - Sensor Arm (Shown Semitransparent) D - Sensor Pointer (Shown Under Sensor Arm) NOTE: • For configuration (A), pointer (D) points to the FRONT of the header. •...
  • Page 159 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3. Attach reel height sensor plate (A) to reel arm with existing bolts and nuts (B). Torque to 8.2 Nm (6 lbf·ft). 4. Proceed to 3.5 Installing Reel Endshields, page 136. Figure 3.286: Reel Height Sensor 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 160: Installing Reel Endshields

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.5 Installing Reel Endshields Endshields are installed at the reel outboard disc locations on single- and double-reel headers. 1. Retrieve hardware bag E previously removed from cutterbar. 2. For non-split-frame headers: retrieve endshield segments that are strapped to reel tube.
  • Page 161 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 7. Repeat Step 5, page 136 and Step 6, page 136 remaining segments leaving last segment uninstalled. Figure 3.290: Partially Assembled Endshield 8. Position partially assembled endshield onto reel. ® 9. Remove two 3/8 x 3/4 in. long Torx bolts (A) and retain for reinstallation.
  • Page 162 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 12. Rotate reel manually to access endshield support installation locations (A). NOTE: Reel endshields are not shown for clarity. Figure 3.293: Supports at Cam Disc on Five-Bat Reel Figure 3.294: Supports at Cam Disc on Six-Bat Reel 13.
  • Page 163 ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 14. Ensure that clearance (A) between tine tubes and endshield supports is maintained. NOTE: Reel endshields not shown in illustration for clarity. Figure 3.296: Support Clearance 15. Install endshield supports onto reel disc using existing 1/2 x ®...
  • Page 164: Installing Guards - Single Reel

    ASSEMBLING THE HEADER AND FLOAT MODULE 3.6 Installing Guards – Single Reel Double-Reel Headers: Proceed to 4 Loading Header for Transport to Dealership, page 143. Single-Reel Headers: Choose between the following procedures for installing cutterbar components at the center shipping beam location, depending on whether the header has formed hold- downs (A) or forged hold-downs (B).
  • Page 165 For instructions, refer to Checking Knife Hold-Downs, page 266. If the header is to be assembled at one location and then transported to a MacDon dealership, proceed to 4 Loading Header for Transport to Dealership, page 143.
  • Page 166: Forged Hold-Down - Stub Guard Only

    4. Torque nuts to 72 Nm (53 lbf∙ft). Figure 3.304: Stub Guard If the header is to be assembled at one location and then transported to a MacDon dealership, proceed to 4 Loading Header for Transport to Dealership, page 143.
  • Page 167: Chapter 4: Loading Header For Transport To Dealership

    Chapter 4: Loading Header for Transport to Dealership The following procedures are recommended for loading the header onto a flat deck, transporting it to a MacDon Dealership, and unloading it for final setup and predelivery inspection. • 4.1 Loading with One Forklift: Upright Position, page 143 •...
  • Page 168 LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 2. Drive lifting vehicle forward SLOWLY while lifting the forks to raise header to the upright position. Figure 4.2: Raising the Header 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 169 LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP Loading header onto flat deck 3. Approach header and line up forks (A) with fork slider channels (B). NOTE: When possible, approach header from the underside to minimize potential for damage to the unit. 4.
  • Page 170 LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 7. Secure the header with hauler’s tie-down straps (A) and chains (B). NOTE: To avoid severe damage to the header, route the tie-down straps under the reel tube. Ensure straps clear the reel tine tubes. Figure 4.6: Header on Flat Deck Trailer 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 171: Loading With One Forklift: Lowered Position

    LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 4.2 Loading with One Forklift: Lowered Position WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage. For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515.
  • Page 172 LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 7. Load header onto trailer. Place wooden blocks under cutterbar and float module frame as required to stabilize header. 8. Back up slowly and move forklift away from flat deck. Figure 4.9: Header on Flat Deck 9.
  • Page 173: Loading With Two Forklifts

    LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 4.3 Loading with Two Forklifts WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage. For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515.
  • Page 174 LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 3. With the second forklift, position forks underneath cutterbar (A). 4. Slowly raise header about 150 mm (6 in.) off the ground. 1008358 Figure 4.13: Front of Header 5. Raise header stand (B) by pulling pin (A), raising stand, and releasing pin to secure stand in place.
  • Page 175 LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 11. Secure with hauler’s tie-down straps (A) and chains. IMPORTANT: Route tie-down straps under the reel tube to avoid severely damaging reel tube. Ensure strap clears reel tine tubes. 1008357 Figure 4.16: Header on Flat Deck 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 176: Loading With A Crane

    LOADING HEADER FOR TRANSPORT TO DEALERSHIP 4.4 Loading with a Crane WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage. For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515.
  • Page 177: Chapter 5: Unloading Header At Dealer

    Chapter 5: Unloading Header at Dealer The following procedures are recommended for unloading the header from a flat-deck trailer and preparing it for final setup and predelivery inspection. CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area. •...
  • Page 178 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 3. Remove hauler’s tie-down straps (A) and chains (B). 4. Slowly raise the header off the trailer. 5. Back up until the unit clears trailer and slowly lower to 150 mm (6 in.) from the ground. Figure 5.2: Header on Flat Deck 6.
  • Page 179 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 9. Drive lifting vehicle backwards SLOWLY while lowering the forks, until the header is on the ground. Figure 5.5: Lowering the Header 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 180 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 10. Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks (A) under each end and at the center of cutterbar, then lower header onto blocks. 11. Proceed to 5.6 Removing the Remaining Shipping Supports, page 163. Figure 5.6: Blocks under the Cutterbar 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 181: Unloading With One Forklift: Lowered Position

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.2 Unloading with One Forklift: Lowered Position Use this procedure to unload a header in the lowered (working) position from a flat deck trailer. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping or machine damage.
  • Page 182 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 7. Lower header stand (B) by pulling pin (A), lowering stand, and releasing pin to secure stand in place. Figure 5.9: Header Stand in Raised Position 8. Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks under each end of cutterbar. NOTE: If ground is soft, place a block under the stand.
  • Page 183: Unloading With Two Forklifts

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.3 Unloading with Two Forklifts WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage. For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515.
  • Page 184 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5. Remove hauler’s tie-down straps and chains. 6. Slowly raise both forklifts until header clears the trailer deck by 102–204 mm (4–8 in.). 7. Slowly drive truck forward until trailer is clear of header. 8. Place 150 mm (6 in.) blocks under each end of cutterbar. 9.
  • Page 185: Unloading With A Crane

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.4 Unloading with a Crane Use this procedure for unloading a header shipped in the lowered position. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping, or machine damage. For minimum lifting equipment requirements, refer to 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements, page 515.
  • Page 186: Unloading With A Combine

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.5 Unloading with a Combine Use this procedure to unload a header, shipped in the lowered position, with a combine. This method assumes that the header was shipped with a fully-assembled float module and the shipping stands and materials have been removed.
  • Page 187: Removing The Remaining Shipping Supports

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.6 Removing the Remaining Shipping Supports If the header was transported to a Dealer after assembly, follow this procedure from the beginning and remove the fork slider channels, shipping guards, and stands. If these shipping materials were already removed, proceed to Step 13, page 166.
  • Page 188 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5. From the upper brace, remove two bolts (A). Repeat for the opposite side. Figure 5.19: Stand Supports and Upper Brace 6. Remove right and left fork channels (A). 7. Remove upper brace (B). 1015917 Figure 5.20: Upper Brace and Stand Support Removal 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 189 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 8. Remove four bolts (A) and remove shipping stands (B) from the bottom of the float module. 1015919 Figure 5.21: View from below the Header 9. Remove two bolts (A) securing bottom of coupler cover (B) to the float module.
  • Page 190 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 13. Remove two bolts (A) at the base of center reel arm shipping support (B) so that plate drops free. 14. Remove bolt (C) at the top of support and slide lower support off cutterbar. Do NOT remove brace on reel arm. Figure 5.24: Center Reel Arm Shipping Support 15.
  • Page 191 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 16. Remove two braces (A) securing float module to header. 17. Remove bolt and nut (B) securing brace to backtube. 18. Remove cotter pins from pin (C) attaching center-link and shipping braces to header. Do NOT remove pin. 19.
  • Page 192 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 22. Remove nuts at lifting angle locations and remove angles (A). Figure 5.27: Lifting Angle 23. Retrieve hold-down parts and hardware from bag attached to cutterbar and proceed to the appropriate step for your equipment: • For double-reel headers with formed hold-downs, refer to Step 24, page 168.
  • Page 193 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER CAUTION The reel fore-aft hydraulic cylinders must be connected to the reel prior to removing the fore-aft supports and shipping bolts (A). Failure to do so may result in the reel sliding fully forward when the supports are removed. Figure 5.30: Right Reel Arm Top Image - Single Reel Bottom Image - Double Reel...
  • Page 194: Repositioning Gearbox

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.7 Repositioning Gearbox 1. Remove shipping wire and wrapping on brace (A) and swing the brace clear of gearbox. Figure 5.32: Shipping Wire and Brace 2. Loosen nut (A) and move bolt out of shipping position slot. Figure 5.33: Shipping Position 3.
  • Page 195 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 6. Position brace (A) inside bracket (B). Reinstall bolt and nut (C). Figure 5.35: Brace Position 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 196: Installing Driveline

    UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 5.8 Installing Driveline CAUTION To prevent injury to the installer and damage to the driveline, hold the driveline so that it doesn’t fall to the floor or ground. NOTE: Case New Holland drivelines are stored in a lower position on the float module. If installing a Case New Holland driveline, proceed to Step 2, page 172.
  • Page 197 UNLOADING HEADER AT DEALER 3. At gearbox end, remove driveline shield (A) by loosening nuts (B). 4. Position the driveline quick disconnect onto the float module gearbox shaft, pull back the collar, and slide onto the shaft until the yoke locks on to the shaft. Release the collar.
  • Page 199: Chapter 6: Float Module Setup At Dealer

    Chapter 6: Float Module Setup at Dealer Complete the following procedures in the order in which they are listed: • 6.1 Installing Filler Cap, page 175 • 6.2 FM100 Feed Auger Configurations, page 178 • 6.3 FM100 Stripper Bars and Feed Deflectors, page 202 6.1 Installing Filler Cap 1.
  • Page 200 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 3. Remove top gasket (A) for use in the next step. NOTE: There are two gaskets—one on each side of the filler strainer flange. Figure 6.3: Top Gasket 4. Place gasket (A) (removed from the top of the filler strainer) onto filler cap neck (B) and align holes.
  • Page 201 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 9. Install filler cap (A). Figure 6.6: Filler Cap 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 202: Fm100 Feed Auger Configurations

    FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 6.2 FM100 Feed Auger Configurations The FM100 feed auger can be configured to suit various crop conditions; there are five configurations available. NOTE: Dimensions (A) and (B) are the same for both ends of the auger. They should be within 15 mm (9/16 in.) of the numbers given.
  • Page 203 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER To convert to Medium configuration from Narrow or Ultra Narrow configuration, refer to 6.2.1 Converting from Ultra Narrow Configuration or Narrow Configuration to Medium Configuration, page 181. To convert to Medium configuration from Wide configuration, refer to 6.2.2 Converting from Wide Configuration to Medium Configuration, page 183.
  • Page 204 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER Ultra Wide configuration is an optional configuration for the following combines: • CLAAS 590R/595R, 660/670, 760/770/780/7000/8000 The Ultra Wide configuration uses no bolt on flighting; only the factory-welded flighting (A) is responsible for conveying the crop. NOTE: This configuration may improve feeding for wide feeder house combines.
  • Page 205: Converting From Ultra Narrow Configuration Or Narrow Configuration To Medium Configuration

    FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 6.2.1 Converting from Ultra Narrow Configuration or Narrow Configuration to Medium Configuration Two flighting kits (MD #287031) are required to convert to this configuration. Ultra Narrow, Narrow, and Medium auger configurations are shown at right. When converting from Ultra Narrow configuration or Narrow configuration to Medium configuration, you will need to replace long flightings (A) with short flightings (B).
  • Page 206 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 4. On both sides of the auger, remove M6 bolt (A), tee nut (not illustrated), and flighting slot plug (B) from inside the feed auger. Retain parts for installation. Figure 6.14: Narrow Configuration – Right Side 5.
  • Page 207: Converting From Wide Configuration To Medium Configuration

    FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 9. Removing the long flightings left empty flighting slots in the auger that were not needed to install the new shorter flightings. Use access hole (A) to position a flighting slot plug (B) from inside the feed auger in each empty slot and secure with a 20 mm long M6 hex head bolt (C) and tee nut.
  • Page 208 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 2. Remove bolts (A) and remove access cover (B) from the right side of the auger. Retain for reassembly. NOTE: If necessary, remove multiple access covers. 3. Remove and discard two flighting slot plugs (C) from the right side of the auger.
  • Page 209: Converting From Medium Configuration Or Wide Configuration To Narrow Configuration

    5. Converting from Medium configuration: Repeat above steps for the other flighting on the right side. Figure 6.23: Wide Configuration – Right Side MD #287032 is available only through MacDon Parts. B6400 is available only through Whole Goods. Both kits contain wear-resistant flightings. 215184...
  • Page 210 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 6. Converting from Wide configuration: Remove bolts (A), access cover (B), and two flighting slot plugs (C) from the right side of the auger. 7. Repeat Steps 2, page 185 6, page 186 at the left side of the feed auger.
  • Page 211: Converting From Ultra Narrow Configuration To Narrow Configuration

    FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 6.2.4 Converting from Ultra Narrow Configuration to Narrow Configuration The Ultra Narrow and Narrow auger configurations are shown at right. Existing flightings (A) are removed from the auger when converting to the Narrow configuration. Figure 6.27: Auger Configurations – Rear View 1 - Ultra Narrow Configuration 2 - Narrow Configuration 1.
  • Page 212: Converting From Medium Configuration To Wide Configuration Or Ultra Wide Configuration

    (MD #252703), and M6 tee nuts (MD #197263) are needed to cover exposed flighting mounting holes after the flightings are removed. These parts can be ordered from a MacDon Dealer. Figure 6.29: Auger Configurations – Rear View 1 - Medium...
  • Page 213 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 4. Install flighting slot plug (A) (MD #213084) in the flighting slot from inside the auger. Secure with M6 hex head bolts (B) (MD #252703) and tee nuts (MD #197263). 5. Repeat above steps at the left side of the auger. 6.
  • Page 214: Converting From Ultra Narrow Or Narrow Configuration To Wide Or Ultra Wide Configuration

    One flighting kit (MD #287031) is required to convert to this configuration. Two flighting plugs (MD #213084), two M6 hex head bolts (MD #252703), and two M6 tee nuts (MD #197263) are recommended to close the flighting mounting locations. These parts can be ordered from a MacDon Dealer. The Narrow, Ultra Narrow, Wide, and Ultra Wide auger configurations are shown at right.
  • Page 215 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 5. Remove flighting slot plug (A), bolt, and tee nut if converting your auger to the Wide configuration. Retain for reinstallation, and continue to Step 6, page 191. Otherwise, leave plug (A), bolt, and tee nut in place on the auger and continue to Step 10, page 191 to complete the Ultra Wide...
  • Page 216: Converting From Wide Configuration To Ultra Wide Configuration

    5. Converting from Medium configuration: Repeat the previous steps for the other bolt-on flighting on the same side. Figure 6.40: Wide Configuration – Right Side MD #287032 is available only through MacDon Parts. B6400 is available only through Whole Goods. 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 217 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 6. Converting from Wide configuration: Remove bolts (A), access cover (B), and two flighting slot plugs (C) from the right side of the auger. 7. Repeat Steps 2, page 192 6, page 193 at the left side of the auger.
  • Page 218 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 13. Position two bolt-on flightings (A) on the left side of the auger as shown. Temporarily secure flightings with two carriage head bolts and nuts at each location (B). Figure 6.44: Left Side of Auger 14.
  • Page 219 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 20. Stretch flighting (A) to fit auger tube as shown. Use slotted holes on flighting to get the best fit around the auger tube. Figure 6.47: Flighting Stretched Axially 21. With flighting in the desired position, mark hole locations (A) on auger tube.
  • Page 220: Converting From Narrow Configuration To Ultra Narrow Configuration

    Figure 6.51: Left Side of Auger NOTE: Ensure carriage bolt heads are on the inside of the auger to prevent damage to internal components. MD #287032 is available only through MacDon Parts. B6400 is available only through Whole Goods. 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 221 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 8. Place new bolt-on flighting (A) outboard of existing flighting (B) on the left side of the auger, as shown. 9. Secure with two button head bolts (MD #135723) and nuts (MD #135799) at locations (C). IMPORTANT: Ensure bolt heads are on the inboard (crop side) and nuts are on the outboard side of the flighting.
  • Page 222: Installing Feed Auger Fingers

    FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 15. Place flighting (A) outboard of existing flighting (B) on the right side of the auger, as shown. 16. Repeat Step 3, page 196 to Step 13, page 197 for both flightings on the right side of the auger. 17.
  • Page 223 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 2. Remove two bolts (B), tee nuts, and plug (A). Figure 6.57: Auger Finger Hole 3. Coat bolts (A) with medium-strength threadlocker ® (Loctite 243 or equivalent), and then insert plastic finger guide (B) from inside the auger and secure it with bolts and tee nuts.
  • Page 224: Removing Feed Auger Fingers

    FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 6. Coat bolts (A) with medium-strength threadlocker ® (Loctite 243 or equivalent), then reinstall access cover (B) and secure with bolts. Torque to 9 Nm (80 lbf∙in). Figure 6.60: Access Hole Cover 6.2.11 Removing Feed Auger Fingers 1.
  • Page 225 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 3. Remove bolts (A) and tee nuts securing plastic guide (B) to the auger, and remove the guide from inside the auger. Figure 6.63: Auger Finger Hole 4. Coat bolts (B) with medium-strength threadlocker ® (Loctite 243 or equivalent), and then position plug (A) into the hole from inside the auger.
  • Page 226: Fm100 Stripper Bars And Feed Deflectors

    Long feeder kits are provided for narrow feeder house combines and can be installed to replace the short feeder deflectors. Table 6.1 FM100 Feeder Kits for CR Model Combines Feeder House Size Feeder Kit Size MacDon Part Number 1250–1350 mm (49–65 in.) MD #213613, 213614 Short: 200 mm (7 7/8 in.) MD #213592, 213593 1100 mm (43-1/2 in.) and below...
  • Page 227: Replacing Cr Feeder Deflectors

    This information applies to CR model combines only. For CX model combines, kits must be removed. The D1 Series/FM100 combine completion package for New Holland models includes both a short feeder kit (installed at the factory) and a long feeder kit for narrow feeder house combines. For specifications, refer to Table 6.2, page...
  • Page 228 FLOAT MODULE SETUP AT DEALER 4. Set gap (X) to the dimension recorded in Step 1, page 203 and tighten the nuts. 5. Repeat for the opposite deflector. WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 229: Chapter 7: Attaching Header To Combine

    Chapter 7: Attaching Header to Combine The procedures for attaching the header to a combine vary depending on the combine model. Refer to the following table for the appropriate procedure: Table 7.1 Combine Model Header Attachment Procedures Combine Refer to AGCO Gleaner R and S Series;...
  • Page 230 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 3. Start the engine and slowly approach the header until the feeder house is directly under float module top cross member (A) and alignment pins (C) (refer to Figure 7.3, page...
  • Page 231 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 6. Use lock handle (B) to engage lugs (A) with the float module. Figure 7.5: AGCO Group Feeder House WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 7.
  • Page 232 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 10. Push handle (A) on the combine to the fully-open position. 11. Clean the mating surfaces of multicoupler (B) and receptacle if necessary. Figure 7.7: Combine Receptacle 12. Position multicoupler (A) onto the combine receptacle, and pull handle (B) to fully engage the multicoupler into the receptacle.
  • Page 233: Installing Reel Fore-Aft / Header Tilt Selector Switch And Harness

    Gleaner combines prior to model year 2014 are not equipped to accommodate hydraulic reel fore-aft and header tilt options. The following additional items are required and not supplied by MacDon: • Valve (A) (AGCO #71389745) • Hoses • Electrical components •...
  • Page 234 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 4. At the multicoupler, connect the cab draper extension harness (MD #304211) to the float module as follows: • Connector C3A – If the In-Cab Side Draper Speed Control kit has been installed, plug connector C3B on the valve drive harness into connector C3A.
  • Page 235 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7. Use cable ties (MD #16661) to fasten cab draper extension harness (A) to the main harness under the cab floor at location (B). Figure 7.15: Harness under Right Side of Cab Floor 8. Route cab draper extension harness (A) under the cab, through the cab floor, and into console at foam seal (B).
  • Page 236 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 9. Inside the cab, remove console cover as shown. 10. Connect the cab draper extension harness to the cab draper control harness (MD #304210) as follows: • Plug C4B into C4A. • Plug C6B into C6A. 11.
  • Page 237: Agco Ideal Series Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE ™ ™ 7.2 AGCO IDEAL Series Combines ™ ™ 7.2.1 Attaching Header to an AGCO IDEAL Series Combine WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 238 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 3. Raise feeder house until transition frame top beam (A) is fully resting on the feeder house. Raise the header slightly off the ground. IMPORTANT: The full weight of the header must be on the feeder house, NOT on pins (B).
  • Page 239 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7. Pull back collar (A) on end of driveline and push onto combine output shaft (B) until collar locks. Figure 7.24: Connecting Driveline to Combine 8. Lower handle (A) to release multicoupler (B) from header. 9. Open cover (C) on the combine receptacle. 10.
  • Page 240: Installing Reel Fore-Aft / Header Tilt Selector Switch

    7.2.2 Installing Reel Fore-Aft / Header Tilt Selector Switch If the combine has previously been used with a MacDon header, the reel fore-aft / header tilt selector switch may already have been installed in the combine cab. If it has, you can skip this procedure. If it has not, follow these steps to install the switch provided in the completion package.
  • Page 241 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 8. One branch of the cab draper control harness (B) ends in two terminals: T242 and T243. Connect one terminal to the center terminal on rocker switch (A) and the other to either outer terminal. The color of the wire does not matter. Refer to the harness illustration below.
  • Page 242: Case Ih Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.3 Case IH Combines 7.3.1 Attaching Header to Case IH Combine WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. 1.
  • Page 243 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 4. Place spring arm (C) into hook on lever (B) to preload it, and tighten nut (A) with washer onto the float module. Figure 7.33: Combine Float Module Left Side 5. On the combine, ensure lock handle (A) is positioned so hooks (B) can engage the float module.
  • Page 244 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 9. On the left side of the feeder house, lift lever (A) on the float module and push handle (B) on the combine to engage locks (C) on both sides of the feeder house. 10. Push down on lever (A) so the slot in the lever engages the handle and locks the handle in place.
  • Page 245 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 16. Position the coupler onto coupler receptacle (A) and push handle (B) (not shown) to engage the multicoupler pins into the receptacle. 17. Push handle (B) to the closed position until lock button (C) snaps out. Figure 7.39: Hydraulic Connection 18.
  • Page 246 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 20. Align the lugs on connector (A) with the slots in receptacle (B), push the connector onto the receptacle, and turn the collar on the connector to lock it in place. Figure 7.42: Electrical Connection 21. Detach safety chain (C) from support bracket (B). 22.
  • Page 247 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 24. Disengage the float locks by pulling each float lock handle (A) away from the float module and setting it in unlocked position (B). NOTE: Illustration at right shows the right side of the header. Float lock on left side of header opposite.
  • Page 248: Claas Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.4 CLAAS Combines The D1 Series Draper Header is compatible with CLAAS 500, 600, and 700 Series combines. 7.4.1 Attaching Header to CLAAS Combine WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 249 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 6. Remove locking pin (B) from float module pin (A). Figure 7.48: Locking Pins 7. Lower handle (A) to engage float module pins (B) into the feeder house. Reinsert locking pin (C) and secure with the hairpin. 8.
  • Page 250 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 14. Remove float module receptacle cover (A). Figure 7.51: Receptacle Cover 15. Place float module receptacle cover (A) onto the combine receptacle. Figure 7.52: Receptacle Cover 16. Clean mating surface of coupler (A) and position onto float module receptacle (C).
  • Page 251 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 18. Detach safety chain (C) from support bracket (B). 19. Pull collar (D) back to release driveline (A) from support bracket. Remove the driveline from the support bracket. Figure 7.54: Driveline 20. Attach driveline (A) to the combine output shaft. Figure 7.55: Driveline and Output Shaft 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 252 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 21. Disengage both header float locks by pulling each float lock handle (A) away from the float module and setting it in unlocked position (B). NOTE: Illustration at right shows the right side of the header. Float lock on left side of header opposite.
  • Page 253: John Deere Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.5 John Deere Combines The D1 Series Draper Header is compatible with John Deere 60, 70, S, and T Series combines. 7.5.1 Attaching Header to John Deere Combine WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 254 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7. Position multicoupler (A) onto the receptacle, and pull handle (B) to engage the lugs on the multicoupler into the handle. 8. Pull handle (B) to a horizontal position and ensure multicoupler (A) is fully engaged into the receptacle. Figure 7.59: Multicoupler 9.
  • Page 255 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 13. Detach safety chain (C) from support bracket (B). 14. Pull collar (D) back to release driveline (A) from support bracket. Remove the driveline from the support bracket. Figure 7.62: Driveline 15. Pull back collar (A) on the end of the driveline, and push the driveline onto combine output shaft (B) until the collar locks.
  • Page 256: Installing Reel Fore-Aft / Header Tilt Switch - S And T Series Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 16. Disengage the float locks by pulling each float lock handle (A) away from the float module, and setting it in unlocked position (B). NOTE: Illustration at right shows the right side of the header. Float lock on left side of header opposite.
  • Page 257 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 4. At the multicoupler, connect the cab draper extension harness (MD #304211) to the float module as follows: • Connector C3A – If the In-Cab Side Draper Speed Control kit has been installed, plug connector C3B on the valve drive harness into connector C3A.
  • Page 258 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 9. Pull the ends of cab draper extension harness (A) up into the cab through hole (B). NOTE: The illustration shows an S6, S7, T6, or T7 Series combine. Earlier models may look different. 10. Connect cab draper extension harness (A) to cab draper control harness (C) (MD #304210) as follows: •...
  • Page 259 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 15. For S7 and T7 Series combines only: Secure rocker switch support (A) (MD #220734) to tilt/draper speed support (B) (MD #304111) with two M6 hex socket head screws (C) (MD #136886) and two M6 hex flange lock nuts (MD #152668).
  • Page 260 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE Figure 7.73: Cab Draper Control Harness (MD #304210) A - Terminals Connect to Rocker Switch B - Terminals Connect to Auxiliary Power Outlet Strip C - P551 Connects to Speed Control Rheostat D - C4A Connects to C4B on Harness (MD #304211) E - C6A Connects to C6B on Harness (MD #304211) 18.
  • Page 261 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 21. S6 and T6 Series combines only: Close cover and ensure that rocker switch (A) and rocker switch support (B) are secure. Figure 7.75: Secured Switch – S6 and T6 Series Combines 22. Remove two M6 countersunk head screws (C) securing track (B) to the side of the seat, then remove the track.
  • Page 262 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 23. S7 and T7 Series combines only – alternative installation location: Secure tilt/draper speed support (A) to track (B) with two M8 carriage head bolts (C) (MD #197171) and two M8 hex flange lock nuts (MD #135337). Figure 7.78: Side View of Seat with Supports Installed in Alternative Location NOTE:...
  • Page 263: Installing Reel Fore-Aft / Header Tilt Switch - 60 And 70 Series Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 24. Connect the feed end of the cab draper control harness ([B] in Figure 7.73, page 236) to the auxiliary power outlet strip as follows: NOTE: The auxiliary power strip is on the right side of the cab floor on S6, S7, T6, and T7 Series combines, and near the window on earlier models.
  • Page 264 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 5. Route switch harness (A) through existing grommet (B) on the combine’s electrical plate (located at the rear of the right side window). NOTE: To simplify feeding the harness through the grommet, wrap the switch and power plugs with electrical tape. Figure 7.81: Switch Harness Routing 6.
  • Page 265 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 9. 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. NOTE: The color of the wires does not matter; ensure one wire terminates at the center terminal.
  • Page 266 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 12. Route switch harness (A) across the underside of the cab, alongside an existing harness, to the left side of the feeder house. IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to harness, ensure adequate slack by lowering the feeder house fully before securing harness with cable ties.
  • Page 267 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 15. Secure switch harness (A) at multicoupler with a cable tie. Leave 100 cm (40 in.) extending past location (B). Figure 7.89: Switch Harness Routing 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 268: New Holland Combines

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.6 New Holland Combines The D1 Series Draper Header is compatible with the following New Holland combines: Table 7.3 Header and Combine Compatibility Series Combine Model 920, 940, 960, 970, 980 9020, 9040, 9060, 9065, 9070, 9080 6090, 7090, 8080, 8090, 9090 6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, 10.90...
  • Page 269 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 3. Position lever (A) onto stud (B). Figure 7.91: Combine Float Module Upper Left Side 4. Place spring arm (C) into hook on lever (B) to preload it, and tighten nut (A) with washer onto the combine float module.
  • Page 270 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 6. Start the engine and slowly drive the combine up to the float module until feeder house saddle (A) is directly under float module top cross member (B).
  • Page 271 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 15. Remove hydraulic quick coupler (A) from the storage plate on the combine, and clean the mating surface of the coupler. Figure 7.97: Combine Coupler 16. Position coupler (A) onto the float module receptacle, and push handle (B) to engage the pins into the receptacle. 17.
  • Page 272 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 23. Pull back the collar on the end of the driveline, and push the driveline onto combine output shaft (A) until the collar locks. Figure 7.100: Driveline and Output Shaft 24. Disengage the float locks by pulling each float lock handle (A) away from the float module and setting it in unlocked position (B).
  • Page 273: Completing Header Assembly

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.7 Completing Header Assembly 7.7.1 Positioning Transport Lights Transport lights are located on each outboard reel arm. They are shipped in an inverted position on the inboard sides of the reel arms. 1. Remove lock nuts (B) holding right light assembly (A) to the reel arm and remove the light assembly.
  • Page 274: Crop Dividers

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 4. Position left light assembly (B) perpendicular to the left reel arm and attach it using retained lock nuts (A). NOTE: The light assembly should rotate with normal hand force yet maintain its position. Figure 7.105: Left Transport Light 7.7.2 Crop Dividers Crop dividers are used to help divide the crop when harvesting.
  • Page 275 ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 1. Position crop divider as shown by inserting lugs (A) into holes (B) in endsheet. Figure 7.107: Crop Divider without Latch 2. Lift the forward end of the crop divider and install bolt (B) and special stepped washer (A) (step towards divider). Tighten bolt.
  • Page 276: Installing Crop Divider With Latch Option

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE Installing Crop Divider with Latch Option 1. Position the crop divider as shown by inserting lugs (A) into holes in the endsheet. 2. Lift the forward end of the divider until pin (B) engages and closes latch (C). 3.
  • Page 277: Installing Crop Divider Rods

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE Installing Crop Divider Rods 1. Remove shipping wire (A) securing divider rods (B) to header endsheet, and remove divider rods from shipping location. 1022054 Figure 7.112: Divider Rods in Shipping Location on Header Endsheet – View from Right 2.
  • Page 278: Installing Left Endshield - Split-Frame Headers

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.7.3 Installing Left Endshield – Split-Frame Headers NOTE: On 12.2 and 13.7 m (40 and 45 ft.) split-frame headers, only the left endshield requires installation; the right endshield was installed prior to shipping. 1. Remove and retain self-tapping screw (A) from hinge arm (B).
  • Page 279: Installing Options

    ATTACHING HEADER TO COMBINE 7.7.4 Installing Options 1. Retrieve the kits supplied as options with the header, and install them according to the instructions supplied with each kit. 2. Proceed to Chapter 8 Performing Predelivery Checks, page 257. 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 281: Chapter 8: Performing Predelivery Checks

    Chapter 8: 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 adjusting machine.
  • Page 282: Checking Wheel Bolt Torque - Transport And Stabilizer Wheels

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.2 Checking Wheel Bolt Torque – Transport and Stabilizer Wheels Perform the following procedure to ensure that transport and stabilizer wheel bolts are correctly torqued: 1. Check that wheel bolt torque is 110–120 Nm (80–90 lbf·ft). 2. If necessary, adjust torque. Refer to bolt tightening sequence illustration at right.
  • Page 283: Checking Knife Drive Box

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.3 Checking Knife Drive Box Single-knife headers have one knife drive box and double-knife headers have two knife drive boxes. To access the knife drive box(es), the endshield(s) must be fully opened. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before making adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 284 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS IMPORTANT: The knife drive box breather is shipped in position (A) (forward) to prevent oil loss during transport. The breather MUST be repositioned to location (B) to prevent oil loss during normal operation. Failure to do so can result in damage to the knife drive box.
  • Page 285: Checking Oil Level In Header Drive Gearbox

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.4 Checking Oil Level in Header Drive Gearbox WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. 1.
  • Page 286: Checking Oil Level In Hydraulic Reservoir

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.5 Checking Oil Level in Hydraulic Reservoir 1. Check the oil level using lower sight (A) and upper sight (B) with the cutterbar just touching the ground and with the center-link retracted. NOTE: Check the level when the oil is cold. NOTE: For extremely hilly terrain, a hillside extension kit can be installed.
  • Page 287: Checking Knife Drive Belt Tension

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.6 Checking Knife Drive Belt Tension 8.6.1 Checking and Tensioning Single and Untimed Double-Knife Drive Belts DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before making adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 288: Checking And Tensioning Timed Double-Knife Drive Belts

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.6.2 Checking and Tensioning Timed Double-Knife Drive Belts The procedure for tensioning timed knife drive belts is the same for both sides of the header. The illustrations show the left side of the header. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key before making adjustments to the machine.
  • Page 289 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. After achieving the proper belt tension, tighten nuts (C) to 73–80 Nm (54–59 lbf·ft). 7. Remove pry bar (A) and piece of wood (B). 8. Readjust the tension of a new belt after a short run-in period (about 5 hours).
  • Page 290: Checking Knife Hold-Downs

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.7 Checking Knife Hold-Downs Perform daily inspections to ensure the knife hold-downs are preventing the knife sections from lifting off the guards while permitting the knife to slide without binding. Use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the hold-downs and knife sections, and refer to the following for adjustment procedures: •...
  • Page 291: Adjusting Hold-Down With Stub Guards

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Complete the hold-down adjustments, run the header at low engine speed, and listen for noise caused by insufficient clearance. IMPORTANT: Insufficient hold-down clearance will result in overheating of the knife and guards—readjust as necessary. 8.7.2 Adjusting Hold-Down with Stub Guards WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before adjusting machine.
  • Page 292: Centering The Reel

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.8 Centering the Reel To check and center the reel, follow these steps: WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 293 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS NOTE: The picture to the right shows reel endshield (A) and header endsheet (B). Measure the clearance between reel endshield (A) and header endsheet (B) at both ends of the header. The clearances should be the same if the reel is centered. Figure 8.17: Reel Endshield and Header Endsheet 4.
  • Page 294 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Single Reel Only: If the reel is not centered, follow these steps: Loosen bolt (A) on brace (B) at both ends of the reel. b. Move the forward end of reel support arm (C) laterally as required to center the reel. Tighten bolts (A), and torque to 359 Nm (265 lbf·ft.).
  • Page 295: Checking And Adjusting Header Float

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.9 Checking and Adjusting Header Float The header is equipped with a suspension system that floats the header over the ground to compensate for ridges, trenches, and other variations in ground contour. If the header float is not set properly, it may cause the cutterbar to push into the ground or leave uncut crop.
  • Page 296 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Adjust the reel fore-aft position to between 5 and 6 on position indicator decal (A) located on the reel right arm. 6. Lower the reel fully. 7. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Page 297 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 9. Place stabilizer wheels and slow speed transport wheels (if equipped) in storage position as follows: Support the wheel weight by lifting slightly with one hand, and pull up on handle (A) to release the lock. b. Lift the wheels to the desired height, and engage the support channel into slot (B) in the upper support.
  • Page 298 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 8.26: Float Module – Right Side 13. Push down on the wrench until indicator (A) reaches a maximum reading and then begins to decrease. Note the maximum reading. Repeat at opposite side. 14. Use the following table as a guide for float settings: •...
  • Page 299 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 15. To access float spring adjustment bolts (A), loosen bolts (C) and rotate spring locks (B). 16. To increase float (decrease header weight), turn both adjustment bolts (A) on the left side clockwise. Repeat adjustment at opposite side. To decrease float (increase header weight), turn left side adjustment bolts (A) counterclockwise.
  • Page 300: Checking And Adjusting Skid Shoe Settings

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.10 Checking and Adjusting Skid Shoe Settings To check and adjust skid shoes, follow these steps: DANGER 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.
  • Page 301: Reel Clearance To Cutterbar

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.11 Reel Clearance to Cutterbar The minimum clearance between the reel fingers and the cutterbar ensures that the reel fingers do not contact the cutterbar during operation. The clearance is set at the factory, but some adjustment may be necessary before operation. The finger to guard/cutterbar clearances with reels fully lowered are shown in the table below.
  • Page 302: Measuring Reel Clearance

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.11.1 Measuring Reel Clearance DANGER 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 header for any reason. WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 1.
  • Page 303: Adjusting Reel Clearance

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Measurement location (A): Outer ends of the reel (two places). Figure 8.34: Single-Reel Measurement Locations Measurement location (A): Both ends of both reels (four places). Figure 8.35: Double-Reel Measurement Locations 7. Adjust the reel clearance, if required. For instructions, refer to 8.11.2 Adjusting Reel Clearance, page 279.
  • Page 304 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Adjust the outboard reel arm lift cylinders to set the clearance at the outboard ends of the reel as follows: Loosen bolt (A). b. Turn cylinder rod (B) out of clevis to raise reel and increase clearance to cutterbar, or turn cylinder rod into clevis to lower reel and decrease clearance.
  • Page 305: Adjusting Auger To Pan Clearance

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.12 Adjusting Auger to Pan Clearance WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. IMPORTANT: Maintain an appropriate distance between the auger and the auger pan.
  • Page 306 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Before adjusting the auger to pan clearance, check the auger float position to determine how much clearance is required: • If bolt head (A) is closest to floating symbol (B), the auger is in the floating position. IMPORTANT: Make sure bolts (A) are set at the same location on both ends of the header to prevent damaging the machine...
  • Page 307 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 5. Loosen two nuts (B) and rotate the auger to position the flighting over the feed pan. 6. Turn bolt (A) clockwise to increase clearance (C); turn bolt (A) counterclockwise to decrease clearance (C). • If the feed auger is in the fixed position, set clearance to 22–26 mm (7/8–1.0 in.).
  • Page 308: Adjusting Draper Tension

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.13 Adjusting Draper Tension The drapers are tensioned at the factory and rarely need adjustment. If adjustment is required, tension the drapers just enough to prevent slipping and to keep the draper from sagging below the cutterbar. Adjust drapers on both sides of the header.
  • Page 309 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 6. Ensure idler roller (A) is between draper guides (B). Figure 8.44: Idler Roller IMPORTANT: Do NOT adjust nut (C). This nut is used for draper alignment only. 7. To loosen draper tension: • Turn adjuster bolt (A) counterclockwise. White indicator bar (B) will move outboard in the direction of arrow (D) to indicate that the draper is loosening.
  • Page 310: Checking And Adjusting Feed Draper Tension

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.14 Checking and Adjusting 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. 1.
  • Page 311: Checking And Adjusting Draper Seal

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.15 Checking and Adjusting Draper Seal Maintain the deck height such that the draper runs just below the cutterbar. IMPORTANT: New factory-installed drapers are pressure and heat checked at the factory. The gap (deck seal) between draper and cutterbar is set to 0–3 mm (0.03–0.12 in.) at the factory to prevent material from entering into the side drapers and stalling them.
  • Page 312 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 4. Lift front edge of draper (A) past cutterbar (B) to expose the deck support. 5. Measure and note the thickness of the draper belt. Figure 8.50: Deck Adjustment 6. Loosen two lock nuts (A) on deck support (B) one half-turn ONLY.
  • Page 313 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 13. If required, adjust backsheet deflector (A) by loosening nut (D) and moving the deflector until there is a 1–7 mm (0.04–0.28 in.) gap (C) between draper (B) and the deflector. Figure 8.53: Backsheet Deflector 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 314: Repositioning Right Draper Deflector Angle

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.16 Repositioning Right Draper Deflector Angle The right draper deflector angle is shipped inside the header right endsheet. Install the deflector as follows: 1. Stop engine, and remove key from ignition. 2. Open right endshield (A). Figure 8.54: Header Right Endshield 3.
  • Page 315 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 7. Position deflector angle (A) against the inward side of the endsheet and deflector (B). The end of the deflector angle furthest from cutterbar (C) fits under deflector (B). 8. Adjust deflector angle (A) downward to eliminate gaps between deflector angle (A) and cutterbar (C) at corner (D).
  • Page 316: Lubricating Header

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.17 Lubricating Header Table 8.4 Recommended Lubricant Description Specification As required unless High temperature, extreme pressure (EP2) performance with SAE multipurpose 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base otherwise specified High temperature, extreme pressure (EP) performance with SAE multipurpose Driveline slip-joints 10% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) lithium base...
  • Page 317 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit. IMPORTANT: Use clean, high-temperature, extreme-pressure grease only. 3. Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease overflows fitting (except where noted). 4.
  • Page 318: Lubrication Points

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.17.2 Lubrication Points Knifehead IMPORTANT: Overgreasing can cause the knife to bend and make contact with the guards closest to the knifehead. Check for signs of excessive heating on first few guards after greasing. If required, relieve some pressure by removing the grease fitting.
  • Page 319 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 8.64: Drive Roller Bearing, Idler Roller, Slip Joint, and Driveline Universal C - Driveline Slip Joint 4 A - Drive Roller Bearing B - Idler Roller (Both Sides) D - Driveline Universal (Two Places) 10% moly grease is recommended for the driveline slip joint. 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 320 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 8.65: Auger Pivot, Float Pivot, and Driveline Guard 1017266 A - Auger Pivot B - Auger Pivot C - Driveline Guard (Two Places) D - Float Pivot (Two Places) 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 321 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS IMPORTANT: Reel U-joint (C) has an extended lubrication cross and bearing kit. Stop greasing when greasing becomes difficult or if U-joint stops taking grease. OVERGREASING WILL DAMAGE U-JOINT. Six to eight pumps is sufficient at first grease (factory).
  • Page 322 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS Figure 8.67: Rear Wheel Axle, Wheel Bearings, Frame/Wheel Pivot, and Front Wheel Pivot A - Wheel Bearings (Four Places) B - Front Wheel Pivot (One Place) C - Frame/Wheel Pivot (One Place) Both Sides 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 323: Checking And Adjusting Endshields

    PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 8.18 Checking and Adjusting Endshields Endshields are subject to expansion or contraction caused by large temperature variations. The position of the top pin and lower latch can be adjusted to compensate for dimensional changes. Checking the endshield: 1.
  • Page 324 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Pull endshield at handle depression (A). Endshield is retained by hinge tab (B) and will open in direction (C). Figure 8.70: Left Endshield 4. Pull the endshield free of hinge tab (A) if additional clearance is required, and swing shield towards the rear of the header.
  • Page 325 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 2. Loosen three bolts (A) on latch assembly (B). 3. Adjust latch assembly (B) to achieve the desired gap between the front end of the shield and the header frame. Refer to Table 8.5, page 299 for the recommended endshield gap at various temperatures.
  • Page 326 PERFORMING PREDELIVERY CHECKS 3. Swing endshield in direction (A) into closed position. Engage lock with a firm push. 4. Verify that endshield is locked. Figure 8.76: Left Endshield 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 327: Checking Manuals

    Figure 8.77: Manual Case 3. Confirm that the case contains the following manuals: • D1 Series Draper Header for Combines Operator’s Manual • D1 Series Draper Header with FM100 Float Module Parts Catalog 4. Close case and endshield. 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 329: Chapter 9: Setting Up Auto Header Height Control

    Chapter 9: Setting up Auto Header Height Control 9.1 Auto Header Height Control 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 FM100 Float Module. This sensor sends a signal to the combine allowing it to maintain a consistent cutting height and an optimum float as the header follows ground contours.
  • Page 330: Sensor Operation

    Cotter pin (E) breaks and pin spins necessary, and then replace cotter pin. 9.1.3 Sensor Output Voltage Range – Voltage range too low or high Adjust voltage range. Combine Requirements, page 307 Faulty sensor (F) Replace sensor. See your MacDon Dealer 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 331: Sensor Output Voltage Range - Combine Requirements

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.2: Float Indicator 9.1.3 Sensor Output Voltage Range – Combine Requirements The auto header height control (AHHC) sensor output must be within a specific voltage range for each combine, or the AHHC feature will not work properly. Table 9.1 Combine Voltage Limits Range (Difference Combine...
  • Page 332: Volt Adapter (Md #B6421) - New Holland Combines Only

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Table 9.1 Combine Voltage Limits (continued) NOTE: Some combine models do not support checking sensor output voltage from the cab (early Case 23/2588 series, CLAAS 500/600/700 Series). For these models, check output voltage manually. Refer to Manually Checking Voltage Range –...
  • Page 333 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is NOT on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
  • Page 334 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until float indicator pointer (A) is on 0. Figure 9.7: Float Indicator Box 6. Use a voltmeter (A) to measure the voltage between the ground (Pin 2) and signal (Pin 3) wires at the AHHC sensor in the float indicator box.
  • Page 335: Manually Checking Voltage Range - Two-Sensor System

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Manually Checking Voltage Range – Two-Sensor System FM100 Float Modules equipped with the optional two-sensor system have a left and right sensor located on the back frame of the float module. WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
  • Page 336 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
  • Page 337 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until pointer (A) on the float indicator is on 0. Figure 9.13: Float Indicator Box 7. Use a voltmeter to measure the voltage between the ground (Pin 2) and signal (Pin 3) wires of AHHC sensor (A) at the back of the float module side frame.
  • Page 338: Adjusting Voltage Limits - One-Sensor System

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 10. Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage between the ground (Pin 2) and signal (Pin 3) wires of AHHC sensor (A) at the back of the side frame. Ensure it is at the low voltage limit for the combine.
  • Page 339 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Follow these steps to adjust the low voltage limit: Extend guard angle fully; the header angle indicator should be at D. b. Fully lower header on the ground; the float indicator should be at 4. Check the low voltage limit using the combine display or voltmeter.
  • Page 340: Adjusting Voltage Limits - Two-Sensor System

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Voltage Limits – Two-Sensor System WARNING To avoid injury or death from unexpected start-up of machine, always stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason. Figure 9.19: Sensor Orientation 1.
  • Page 341 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Loosen sensor-mounting nuts (A). 5. Check that the left sensor is at the correct high voltage limit according to Table 9.1, page 307. 6. Rotate sensor (B) counterclockwise to lower the voltage. Rotate sensor clockwise to raise the voltage. 7.
  • Page 342: Agco Ideal

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 10. Loosen sensor mounting nuts (A). 11. Rotate sensor (B) clockwise to lower the voltage. Rotate sensor counterclockwise to raise the voltage. 12. Check that the right sensor is at the correct high voltage limit according to Table 9.1, page 307.
  • Page 343 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL AGCO Tyton terminal (A) is used to set up and manage a ™ MacDon header on an IDEAL combine. Use the touch screen display to select the desired item on the screen. ™ ™...
  • Page 344 3. Touch HEADER CONFIGURATION field (A). A dialog box showing predefined headers opens. • If your MacDon header is already set up, it appears on the header list. Touch the MacDon header title (B) to highlight the selection in blue, and then touch green check mark (E) to continue.
  • Page 345 4. To specify the type of header installed on the machine, touch HEADER TYPE field (A). Figure 9.27: Header Settings 5. A list of predefined header types appears. • For MacDon D1 Series Draper and FD1 Series ® FlexDraper headers, touch POWER FLOW (A) •...
  • Page 346 7. Touch REEL DIAMETER field (A) and a numeric keypad displays. Enter 102 for a MacDon reel. 8. Touch REEL PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) field (B) and enter 88 as the value for your MacDon header. NOTE: PPR is determined by the number of teeth on the reel speed sprocket.
  • Page 347: Setting Minimum Reel Speed And Calibrating Reel - Agco Ideal ™ Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Minimum Reel Speed and Calibrating Reel – AGCO IDEAL ™ Series WARNING 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 348: Setting Up Automatic Header Controls - Agco Ideal ™ Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Make sure to meet all the conditions listed in the CALIBRATION WIZARD warning. Press the green check mark to accept and start reel calibration. Pressing the red X will cancel the calibration procedure. Figure 9.35: Calibration Wizard 5.
  • Page 349 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Automatic Control Functions: There are toggle (OFF/ON) switches on the HEADER SETTINGS page for the automatic control functions. For MacDon headers, ensure the following two functions are enabled as shown: • RTC (return to cut) (A) •...
  • Page 350: Calibrating The Header - Agco Ideal ™ Series

    • Header Lateral Offset: the distance between the centerline of the header and the centerline of the machine. This should be set at 0 for a MacDon header. • Feeder House to Cutter: the distance from the machine interface to the cutterbar. This should be set at 68 for a MacDon header.
  • Page 351 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Touch HEADER CALIBRATE (A) at the right side of the HEADER SETTINGS CONFIG page. Figure 9.41: Header Settings Page 3. The hazard warning for HEADER CALIBRATION appears. Make sure that all conditions are met. 4.
  • Page 352: Operating The Header - Agco Ideal ™ Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. When the calibration is complete: • Review summary information (A) • Review green check marks confirming calibrated functions (B) • Touch check mark (C) to save Figure 9.44: Completed Calibration Page NOTE: Touch CALIBRATIONS icon (A) on MAIN MENU page to display the CALIBRATION MENU where you can choose from a variety of calibrations including header and reel calibration.
  • Page 353: Reviewing Header In-Field Settings - Agco Ideal ™ Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. With the header running, set lateral tilt to MANUAL by pressing switch (A) so the light above switch is off. 2. Engage the AHHC by pressing switch (B) so light above switch is on. Figure 9.47: Header Control Cluster 3.
  • Page 354 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. To view header group settings, touch HEADER icon (A) on the right side of the home page. 2. The following information is displayed: • CURRENT POSITION of header (B). • SETPOINT cut-off position (C) (indicated by red line) •...
  • Page 355: Case Ih 5088/6088/7088 Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9.1.5 Case IH 5088/6088/7088 Combines Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – Case IH 5088/6088/7088 For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC) system, perform ground calibration with center-link set to D. When calibration is complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle. For instructions, refer to the header operator’s manual.
  • Page 356: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height - Case Ih 5088/6088/7088

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.55: Control Handle – Case IH 5088/6088/7088 Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height – Case IH 5088/6088/7088 The sensitivity adjustment controls the distance the cutterbar must travel up or down before the auto header height control (AHHC) reacts and raises or lowers the feeder house.
  • Page 357: Case Ih 130 And 140 Series Mid-Range Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.57: Height Sensitivity Change Page 9.1.6 Case IH 130 and 140 Series Mid-Range Combines Setting up the Header on the Combine Display – Case IH 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140 1. On the main page of the combine display, select TOOLBOX (A).
  • Page 358 4. Select HEAD 2 tab (A). The HEADER SETUP 2 page displays. 5. From HEADER PRESSURE FLOAT menu (B), select NOT INSTALLED. 6. If you are operating a D1 Series Draper Header, from DRAPER GRAIN HEADER STYLE menu (C), select RIGID 2000 SERIES.
  • Page 359: Checking Voltage Range From Combine Cab - Case Ih 5130/6130/7130; 5140/6140/7140

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. From REEL DRIVE TYPE menu (A), select one of the following: • 4 if you are using a standard 19-tooth drive sprocket. • 5 if you are using an optional high-torque 14-tooth drive sprocket.
  • Page 360 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL WARNING Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 1. Position the header 150 mm (6 in.) above the ground, and unlock the float. 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations.
  • Page 361 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. On the main page of the combine display, select DIAGNOSTICS (A). The DIAGNOSTICS page opens. Figure 9.67: Case IH Combine Display 6. Select SETTINGS (A). The SETTINGS page opens. 7. From the GROUP menu, select HEADER (B). Figure 9.68: Case IH Combine Display 8.
  • Page 362: Calibrating Auto Header Height Control - Case Ih 5130/6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. The SETTINGS page updates to display the voltage in VALUE/STATUS field (A). Lower the feeder house fully, and then raise it 305 mm (12 in.) off the ground to view the full range of voltage readings. 10.
  • Page 363: Setting Preset Cutting Height - Case 5130/6130/7130, 5140/6140/7140

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Locate HEADER CONTROL switch (A) on the right console, and set to HT (this is AHHC mode). 5. Hold the DOWN button for 10 seconds, or until the combine feeder house has been lowered all the way down (the feeder house will stop moving).
  • Page 364 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Engage separator and header. 2. Manually raise or lower the header to the desired cutting height. 3. Press 1 on button (A). A yellow light next to the button will illuminate. NOTE: When setting presets, always set header position before setting reel position.
  • Page 365 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 10. To enable the presets, activate AHHC button (A) to place the header on the ground. To enable the first preset, tap the button once. To enable the second preset, tap the button twice. To lift the header to maximum working height, hold the SHIFT button on the back of the control handle while tapping AHHC button (A).
  • Page 366: Case Ih 7010/8010, 120, 230, 240, And 250 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9.1.7 Case IH 7010/8010, 120, 230, 240, and 250 Series Combines Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab – Case IH 8010 NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 367 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5. Select DIAG (A) on the Universal display MAIN screen. The DIAG screen displays. 1003676 Figure 9.81: Case 8010 Combine Display 6. Select SUB SYSTEM (A). The SUB SYSTEM screen displays. Figure 9.82: Case 8010 Combine Display 7.
  • Page 368: Setting Header Controls - Case Ih 8010

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select LEFT SEN (A). The exact voltage is displayed. Raise and lower the header to see the full range of voltage readings. Figure 9.84: Case 8010 Combine Display 9. If the sensor voltage is not within the low and high limits, or if the range between the low and high limits is insufficient, adjust the voltage limits.
  • Page 369: Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. To swap between reel fore-aft controls and header fore-aft tilt controls, go to the LAYOUT tab, select FORE/AFT CONTROL (A) from the legend, and place it on one of the operator-configurable screens (HARV1, HARV2, HARV3) or ADJUST under the RUN menu.
  • Page 370 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 9.89: Float Indicator Box 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on the MAIN page. The DIAGNOSTICS page opens.
  • Page 371: Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select HEADER HEIGHT/TILT (A). The PARAMETER page opens. Figure 9.92: Case IH Combine Display 9. Select LEFT HEADER HEIGHT SEN (A), and then select the GRAPH button (B). The exact voltage is displayed at top of page.
  • Page 372 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: If header float is set too light, it can prevent calibration of AHHC. You may need to set the float heavier for calibration procedure so header doesn’t separate from the float module. 1. Ensure center-link is set to D. 2.
  • Page 373 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Install REEL FORE-BACK to YES (if applicable). Figure 9.97: Case IH Combine Display 9. Locate HHC HEIGHT SENSITIVITY field (A), and set as follows: • If using a two-sensor system: Set HHC HEIGHT SENSITIVITY to 250.
  • Page 374 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 12. Press HEAD2 (A) at bottom of page. 13. Ensure HEADER TYPE (B) is DRAPER. NOTE: If recognition resistor is plugged in to header harness, you will not be able to change this. 14. Set CUTTING TYPE (C) to PLATFORM. 15.
  • Page 375: Software

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – Case IH Combines with Version 28.00 or Higher Software For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with the center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle.
  • Page 376 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Locate the HEADER SUB TYPE field. 6. Select 2000 (A). Figure 9.105: Case IH Combine Display 7. Select HEAD 2 tab (A). 8. In HEADER SENSORS field (B), select ENABLE. 9. In HEADER PRESSURE FLOAT field (C), select NO. 10.
  • Page 377 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 15. From the REEL HEIGHT SENSOR menu, select YES (A). Figure 9.108: Case IH Combine Display 16. Locate AUTOTILT field (A). • If using a two-sensor system: Select YES in the AUTOTILT field. • If using a single-sensor system: Select NO in the AUTOTILT field.
  • Page 378 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 18. Select CALIBRATION on the combine display, and press the right arrow navigation key to enter the information box. 19. Select HEADER (A), and press ENTER. The CALIBRATION dialog box opens. NOTE: You can use the up and down navigation keys to move between options.
  • Page 379: Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages - Case Ih Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages – Case IH Combines WARNING 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. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published.
  • Page 380 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select GRAPH tab (A). The REEL VERTICAL POSITION graph displays. 6. Lower the reel to view high voltage (B). The voltage should be 4.1–4.5 V. 7. Raise the reel to view low voltage (C). The voltage should be 0.5–0.9 V.
  • Page 381: Setting Preset Cutting Height - Case Ih 7010/8010, 120, 230, 240, And 250 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Preset Cutting Height – Case IH 7010/8010, 120, 230, 240, and 250 Series Combines To set the preset cutting height, follow these steps: WARNING 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 382: Challenger And Massey Ferguson 6 And 7 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 10. To swap between set points, press HEADER RESUME (A). 11. To raise header at headlands, press and hold SHIFT button (B) at the back of the control handle and press HEADER RESUME switch (A). To lower header, press HEADER RESUME switch (A) once to return to header preset height.
  • Page 383 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until float indicator pointer (A) is on 0. Figure 9.120: Float Indicator Box 4. Go to the FIELD page on the combine monitor, and then press the diagnostics icon. The MISCELLANEOUS page displays.
  • Page 384: Engaging The Auto Header Height Control - Challenger And Massey Ferguson

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Fully lower the combine feeder house (float module should be fully separated from the header). NOTE: You may need to hold the HEADER DOWN switch for a few seconds to ensure the feeder house is fully lowered. 8.
  • Page 385 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC) system, perform these procedures with the center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle. For instructions, refer to Header Angle in the header operator’s manual.
  • Page 386 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Press HEADER button (A). The HEADER CALIBRATION screen displays a warning. Figure 9.127: Challenger Combine Display 5. Read the warning message, and then press the green check mark button. Figure 9.128: Challenger Combine Display 6.
  • Page 387: Adjusting The Header Height - Challenger And Massey Ferguson

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting the Header Height – Challenger and Massey Ferguson Once the auto header height control (AHHC) is activated, press and release the HEADER LOWER button on the control handle. The AHHC will automatically lower the header to the selected height setting. WARNING Clear the area of other persons, pets etc.
  • Page 388 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Press HEADER CONTROL (A). The HEADER CONTROL screen displays. Figure 9.132: Challenger Combine Display 3. Go to the 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 389: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - Challenger And Massey Ferguson

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control – Challenger and Massey Ferguson The sensitivity adjustment controls the distance the cutterbar must travel up or down before the auto header height control (AHHC) reacts and raises or lowers the feeder house. When the sensitivity is set to maximum, only small changes in ground height are needed to cause the feeder house to raise or lower.
  • Page 390: Claas 500 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9.1.9 CLAAS 500 Series Combines Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – CLAAS 500 Series For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with the center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle.
  • Page 391 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Use the < or > key to select CUTT. HEIGHT LIMITS, and press the combine controls OK key. 6. Follow the procedure displayed on the screen to program the upper and lower limits of the header into the CEBIS. Figure 9.138: CLAAS Combine Display 7.
  • Page 392: Setting Cutting Height - Claas 500 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Cutting Height – CLAAS 500 Series Cutting heights can be programmed into the preset cutting height and auto contour systems. Use the preset cutting height system for cutting heights above 150 mm (6 in.), and use the auto contour system for cutting heights below 150 mm (6 in.). Setting Preset Cutting Height –...
  • Page 393 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Briefly press button (A) or button (B) in order to select the set point. 9. Repeat Step 7, page 368 for the set point. Figure 9.143: Control Handle Buttons Setting Cutting Height Manually – CLAAS 500 Series WARNING Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 394: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - Claas 500 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control – CLAAS 500 Series The sensitivity adjustment controls the distance the cutterbar must travel up or down before the auto header height control (AHHC) reacts and raises or lowers the feeder house. When the sensitivity is set to maximum, only small changes in ground height are needed to cause the feeder house to raise or lower.
  • Page 395 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.147: Flow Chart for Setting the Sensitivity of the Float Optimizer 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 396: Adjusting Auto Reel Speed - Claas 500 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Auto Reel Speed – CLAAS 500 Series The preset reel speed can be set when the automatic header functions are activated. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 397 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Press and hold button (A) or button (B) for 3 seconds to store the setting into the CEBIS (an alarm will sound when the new setting has been stored). NOTE: Whenever button (A) or button (B) is pressed for 3 seconds, the current positions for reel speed and cutting height are stored.
  • Page 398: Claas 600 And 700 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Press OK key (E), and use < key (C) or > key (D) to select the REEL FORE AND AFT window. 8. Use – key (A) or + key (B) to set the reel fore-aft position. NOTE: Control handle button (A) or button (B) (as shown in Figure...
  • Page 399 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Use control knob (A) to highlight AUTO CONTOUR icon (B) and press control knob (A) to select it. Figure 9.156: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Control Handle 4. Use control knob (A) to highlight the icon that resembles a header with up and down arrows (not shown), and press control knob (A) to select it.
  • Page 400 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Use control knob (A) to highlight the icon that resembles a screwdriver (B). 7. Engage the combine separator and feeder house. 8. Press control knob (A) and a progress bar will appear. Figure 9.159: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Control Handle 9.
  • Page 401: Setting Cutting Height - Claas 600 And 700 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Cutting Height – CLAAS 600 and 700 Series WARNING Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 402 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select FRONT ATTACHMENT PARAMETER SETTINGS icon (A). A list of settings appears. 4. Select SENSITIVITY CAC (B) from the list. Figure 9.164: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Control Handle 5. Select SENSITIVITY CAC icon (A). NOTE: To set the sensitivity, you will have to change CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (B) from the 0 default.
  • Page 403: Adjusting Auto Reel Speed - Claas 600 And 700 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Auto Reel Speed – CLAAS 600 and 700 Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates. 1.
  • Page 404: Calibrating Reel Height Sensor - Claas 600 And 700 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Use control knob (A) to raise or lower the reel speed. NOTE: This option is only available at full throttle. Figure 9.169: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Control Handle Calibrating Reel Height Sensor – CLAAS 600 and 700 Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published.
  • Page 405 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Use control knob (A) to highlight REEL icon (B), and press control knob (A) to select it. Figure 9.171: CLAAS Combine Display and Console 4. Highlight REEL HEIGHT icon (A), and press control knob to select it.
  • Page 406: Adjusting Auto Reel Height - Claas 600 And 700 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Press control knob and a progress bar chart (A) will appear. 8. Follow the prompts on the screen to raise the reel. 9. Follow the prompts on the screen to lower the reel. Figure 9.174: CLAAS Combine Display, Console, and Control Handle 10.
  • Page 407: Claas 8000/7000 Series Combines

    AHHC position is not currently active. Figure 9.178: CLAAS Combine Display and Console 9.1.11 CLAAS 8000/7000 Series Combines Setting up the Header – CLAAS 8000/7000 Series Follow these steps to setup a MacDon header: 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 408 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL WARNING 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. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 409: Calibrating The Auto Header Height Control - Claas 8000/7000 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. From the Front Attachment Parameters page, select FRONT ATTACHMENT TYPE (A). 4. From the drop down list, select FLEX CUTTERBAR PRODUCT BY OTHER MANUFACTURER (B). 1031502 Figure 9.181: Attachment Parameters Page 5. From the Front Attachment Parameters page, select WORKING WIDTH (A).
  • Page 410 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. From the main page, select FRONT ATTACHMENT (A). 1031500 Figure 9.183: CEBIS Main Page 2. Select LEARNING PROCEDURES (A) from the menu. 3. SELECT FRONT ATTACHMENT HEIGHT (B). 1031504 Figure 9.184: Learning Procedures Page 4.
  • Page 411: Setting Cut And Reel Height Preset - Claas 8000/7000 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. When prompted, select OK button (A) to start the learning procedure. Figure 9.186: Operator Controls 6. When prompted, raise front attachment with button (A) on the multifunction lever. 7. When prompted, lower front attachment with button (B) on multifunction lever.
  • Page 412: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - Claas 8000/7000 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Set desired cutting height with feederhouse raise/lower buttons (A) on the multifunction lever. 2. Set desired reel position with buttons (B). 3. Press and hold AUTO HEIGHT PRESET button (C) to store settings. Figure 9.188: Multifunction Lever A triangle (A) appears on the header height gauge indicating the preset level.
  • Page 413: Adjusting Auto Reel Speed - Claas 8000/7000 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. From the main page, select FRONT ATTACHMENT (A). 1031500 Figure 9.190: CEBIS Main Page 2. From the drop down list, select FRONT ATTACHMENT PARAMETERS (A). 1031569 Figure 9.191: Front Attachment Parameters Page 3. Scroll through the list and select DROP RATE WITH AUTO CONTOUR icon (A).
  • Page 414 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates. 1. From the main page, select FRONT ATTACHMENT (A). 1031500 Figure 9.193: CEBIS Main Page 2.
  • Page 415: Calibrating Reel Height Sensor - Claas 8000/7000 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Reel Height Sensor – CLAAS 8000/7000 Series WARNING 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. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published.
  • Page 416: Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And S Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Follow the prompts that appear in Description and Notes fields (A). 1031606 Figure 9.198: Learning Reel Height Page 6. When prompted, select OK button (A) to start the learning procedure. Figure 9.199: Operator Controls 9.1.12 Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and S Series Combines Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab –...
  • Page 417 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
  • Page 418: Engaging The Auto Header Height Control - Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And Pre-2016 S Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.202: Combine Heads-Up Display 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5. Press and hold button (A) on the heads-up display for 3 seconds to enter diagnostic mode. 6. Scroll down using button (B) until LEFT is displayed on the LCD screen. 7.
  • Page 419 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.203: Combine Auto Header Height Controls 1. Press AUTO MODE button (A) until AHHC LED light (B) begins flashing. If the RTC light is flashing, press AUTO MODE button (A) again until it switches to AHHC. WARNING Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 420: Calibrating The Auto Header Height Control - Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And Pre-2016 S Series

    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 the auto header height control (AHHC).
  • Page 421: Turning Off The Accumulator - Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And Pre-2016 S Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Press CAL2 button (G) until lower header light (E) stops flashing, and release it when raise header light (D) begins flashing. 6. Raise header to its maximum height (ensure the header is resting on the down-stop pads). 7.
  • Page 422: Adjusting The Header Raise/Lower Rate - Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 And Pre-2016 S Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting the Header Raise/Lower Rate – Gleaner R65/R66/R75/R76 and Pre-2016 S Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates. The auto header height control (AHHC) system’s stability is affected by hydraulic flow rates.
  • Page 423: S Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Ensure the header is in auto header height control (AHHC) mode. This is indicated by AUTO MODE LED light (A) displaying a continuous, solid light. 2. The header will lower to the height (ground pressure) corresponding to the position selected with height control knob (B).
  • Page 424: S Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL When SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT dial (A) is set to minimum (turned completely counterclockwise), large changes in ground height are needed to cause the feeder house to raise or lower. In this position, the cutterbar moves up and down approximately 51 mm (2 in.) before the control module signals the hydraulic control valve to raise or lower the header frame.
  • Page 425 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.212: Combine Heads-Up Display NOTE: Displayed on LCD (A) as XX in. or XXX cm. Alarm conditions: If an error message is received from the fuse panel, an audible alarm sounds. The alarm buzzer sounds five times every 10 seconds.
  • Page 426: Gleaner S9 Series Combines

    AGCO Tyton terminal (A) is used to set up and manage a MacDon draper header on a Gleaner S9 Series combine. Use the touch screen display to select the desired item on the screen. Figure 9.213: Gleaner S9...
  • Page 427 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. On the COMBINE MAIN MENU, touch HEADER SETTINGS (A). The HEADER SETTINGS page opens. Figure 9.215: Header Settings in Combine Main Menu 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 428 3. Touch HEADER CONFIGURATION field (A). A dialog box showing predefined headers opens. • If your MacDon header is already set up, it appears on the header list. Touch MacDon header title (B) to highlight the selection in blue, and then touch green check mark (E) to continue.
  • Page 429 4. To specify the type of header installed on the machine, touch HEADER TYPE field (A). Figure 9.217: Header Settings 5. A list of predefined header types appears. • For MacDon D1 Series Draper and FD1 Series ® FlexDraper headers, touch POWER FLOW (A) •...
  • Page 430 7. Touch REEL DIAMETER field (A) and a numeric keypad displays. Enter 40 for a MacDon reel. 8. Touch REEL PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) field (B) and enter 30 as the value for your MacDon header. NOTE: PPR is determined by the number of teeth on the reel speed sprocket.
  • Page 431: Setting Minimum Reel Speed And Calibrating Reel - Gleaner S9 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Minimum Reel Speed and Calibrating Reel – Gleaner S9 Series WARNING 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. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published.
  • Page 432 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL The CALIBRATION WIZARD opens and displays a hazard warning. Figure 9.225: Calibration Wizard 4. Make sure to meet all the conditions listed in the CALIBRATION WIZARD warning. Press green check mark (A) to accept and start reel calibration. Pressing red X (B) will cancel the calibration procedure.
  • Page 433: Setting Up Automatic Header Controls - Gleaner S9 Series

    1. Automatic Control Functions: There are toggle (OFF/ON) switches on the HEADER SETTINGS page for the automatic control functions. For MacDon headers, ensure the following two functions are enabled as shown: • RTC (return to cut) (A) •...
  • Page 434 • Header Lateral Offset: the distance between the centerline of the header and the centerline of the machine. This should be set at 0 for a MacDon header. • Feeder House to Cutter: the distance from the machine interface to the cutterbar. This should be set at 68 for a MacDon header.
  • Page 435: Calibrating The Header - Gleaner S9 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating the Header – Gleaner S9 Series The auto header control functions are configured on the HEADER SETTINGS page. WARNING 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 436 The right side of the page shows Header Calibration information (A). Results are shown for a variety of sensors (B): • Left and right header sensor (voltage) (values will be the same with MacDon headers) • Header height sensor (mA) • Tilt position sensor (mA)
  • Page 437 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. The hazard warning for HEADER CALIBRATION appears. Make sure that all conditions are met. 6. Touch the green check mark at the bottom of the page to start the CALIBRATION WIZARD. Figure 9.237: Header Calibration Warning A progress bar is provided and the calibration can be stopped at any time by touching the red X.
  • Page 438: Operating The Header - Gleaner S9 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: Touch CALIBRATION icon (A) on the COMBINE MAIN MENU page to display the CALIBRATION MENU where you can choose from a variety of calibrations including header and reel calibration. Figure 9.240: Direct Calibration Menu Operating the Header –...
  • Page 439: Reviewing Header In-Field Settings - Gleaner S9 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Press AHHC control switch (A) on the control handle to engage the AHHC. The header moves to the current setpoint position. Figure 9.243: AHHC on Control Handle 4. Use HEADER HEIGHT SETPOINT control dial (A) as necessary to fine-tune the position.
  • Page 440: John Deere 60 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Touching a field opens the on-screen keyboard so that values can be adjusted. Enter the new value and touch the green check mark when complete. NOTE: Scroll wheel (A) is located on the right side of the Tyton terminal.
  • Page 441 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
  • Page 442 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Figure 9.250: John Deere Combine Display 4. Press DIAGNOSTIC button (D) on the monitor—DIA appears on the monitor. 5. Press UP button (A) until EO1 appears on the monitor—this is the header adjustments. 6. Press ENTER button (C). 7.
  • Page 443: Calibrating The Auto Header Height Control - John Deere 60 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – John Deere 60 Series For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with the center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle. For instructions, refer to the header operator’s manual.
  • Page 444 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Press the UP or DOWN buttons until HDR appears on the monitor. 7. Press the ENTER button. HDR H-DN appears on the monitor. 8. Fully lower feeder house to the ground. NOTE: You may need to hold the HEADER DOWN switch for a few seconds to ensure the feeder house is fully lowered.
  • Page 445: Turning The Accumulator Off - John Deere 60 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Turning the Accumulator Off – John Deere 60 Series The accumulator is a hydraulic device that cushions the shock of hydraulic fluid when installing a heavy header onto the combine. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 446: Setting The Sensing Grain Header Height To 50 - John Deere 60 Series

    NOTE: Do NOT use the active header float function (A) in combination with the MacDon auto header height control (AHHC)—the two systems will counteract one another. The header symbol (B) on the display should NOT have a wavy line under it and should...
  • Page 447: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - John Deere 60 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control – John Deere 60 Series The sensitivity adjustment controls the distance the cutterbar must travel up or down before the auto header height control (AHHC) reacts and raises or lowers the feeder house. When the sensitivity is set to maximum, only small changes in ground height are needed to cause the feeder house to raise or lower.
  • Page 448: Adjusting The Threshold For The Drop Rate Valve - John Deere 60 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting the Threshold for the Drop Rate Valve – John Deere 60 Series This procedure explains how to adjust the point at which the restrictor valve opens allowing full flow to the lift cylinders. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published.
  • Page 449 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Position the header 150 mm (6 in.) above the ground, and unlock the float. 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
  • Page 450 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Press HOME PAGE button (A) on the main screen of the monitor. Figure 9.262: John Deere Combine Display 5. Ensure three icons (A) shown in the illustration at right appear on the monitor. Figure 9.263: John Deere Combine Display 6.
  • Page 451 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Use the scroll knob to highlight DIAGNOSTIC ADDRESSES (A) from the right column and select it by pressing the check mark button. 8. Use the scroll knob to highlight drop-down box (B) and press the check mark button to select it.
  • Page 452: Calibrating Feeder House Speed - John Deere 70 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 14. Raise the header so it is just off the ground and recheck the sensor reading. 15. If the sensor voltage is not within the low and high limits or if the range between the low and high limits is insufficient, Adjusting Voltage Limits –...
  • Page 453 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Select HEADER in box (A) by scrolling down to the box using the scroll knob, and then pressing the check mark button (knob and button are shown in Figure 9.270, page 429). 7. Scroll down to the lower right icon that resembles an arrow in a diamond (B) and press the check mark button to select it.
  • Page 454: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - John Deere 70 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control – John Deere 70 Series The sensitivity adjustment controls the distance the cutterbar must travel up or down before the auto header height control (AHHC) reacts and raises or lowers the feeder house. When the sensitivity is set to maximum, only small changes in ground height are needed to cause the feeder house to raise or lower.
  • Page 455: Adjusting The Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate - John Deere 70 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting the Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate – John Deere 70 Series The weight of the header will dictate the rate at which the header can be raised or lowered during operation. To manually adjust the header raise/lower rate, do the following steps: NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published.
  • Page 456 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Position the header 150 mm (6 in.) above the ground, and unlock the float. 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the AHHC system.
  • Page 457 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Press CALIBRATION icon (A) on the main screen of the monitor. The CALIBRATION screen appears. Figure 9.277: John Deere Combine Display 5. Press DIAGNOSTIC READINGS icon (A) on the CALIBRATION screen. The DIAGNOSTIC READINGS screen appears. This screen provides access to calibrations, header options, and diagnostic information.
  • Page 458 • RIGHT HEADER HEIGHT A reading is displayed for both left and right sensors. On the MacDon header, there may be one sensor located in the float indicator box (standard) or two sensors located at the back of the float module side frame (optional).
  • Page 459: Calibrating The Auto Header Height Control - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – John Deere S and T Series For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with the center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle. For instructions, refer to Header Angle in the header operator’s manual.
  • Page 460 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select FEEDER HOUSE SPEED (A) from the list of calibration options. NOTE: Feeder house speed calibration must be done before header calibration. Figure 9.284: John Deere Combine Display 6. With FEEDER HOUSE SPEED selected, press icon (A). The icon will turn green.
  • Page 461 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select HEADER (A) from the list of calibration options. Figure 9.287: John Deere Combine Display 9. With HEADER selected, press icon (A). The icon will turn green. Figure 9.288: John Deere Combine Display 10.
  • Page 462: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting the Sensitivity of the Auto Header Height Control – John Deere S and T Series The sensitivity adjustment controls the distance the cutterbar must travel up or down before the auto header height control (AHHC) reacts and raises or lowers the feeder house.
  • Page 463: Adjusting The Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting the Manual Header Raise/Lower Rate – John Deere S and T Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 464: Setting Preset Cutting Height - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Preset Cutting Height – John Deere S and T Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates. NOTE: Indicator (A) should be at position 0 (B) with the header (152 mm [6 in.]) off the ground.
  • Page 465 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select AUTO HEIGHT SENSING (A), RETURN TO CUT (B), and REEL POSITION (C) icons. NOTE: If REEL POSITION icon (C) cannot be selected (no check mark), the reel height sensor requires calibration. For Calibrating Reel Height Sensor –...
  • Page 466: Calibrating Feeder House Fore-Aft Tilt Range - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL NOTE: When the AHHC is engaged, AHHC icon (A) appears on the monitor and the number indicating which button was pressed (B) is displayed on the screen. Figure 9.301: Combine Display Calibrating Feeder House Fore-Aft Tilt Range – John Deere S and T Series For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with the center-link set to D.
  • Page 467 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 control handle icon (A) and then selecting FEEDER HOUSE FORE/AFT TILT from drop-down menu (B). Figure 9.303: John Deere Combine Display To calibrate the feeder house fore-aft tilt range, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 468 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Press arrow (A) to cycle up through the calibration options and select FEEDER HOUSE FORE/AFT TILT RANGE. Figure 9.306: John Deere Combine Display 6. Press ENTER icon (A). Figure 9.307: John Deere Combine Display 7.
  • Page 469: Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages – John Deere S and T Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates. 1.
  • Page 470 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Scroll down and select REEL RESUME (A). Figure 9.312: John Deere Combine Display 5. Press ENTER icon (A). The REEL RESUME page displays. Figure 9.313: John Deere Combine Display 6. Press NEXT PAGE icon (A) to cycle to page 3. 7.
  • Page 471: Calibrating Reel Height Sensor - John Deere S And T Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Raise the reel to view high voltage (A). The voltage should be 4.1–4.5 V. 9. If either voltage is not within the correct range, refer to10 Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor, page 487s not within the correct range, refer to.
  • Page 472 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select CALIBRATIONS drop-down menu (A) to view the list of calibration options. 4. Scroll through the list of options and select REEL POSITION. 5. Press ENTER icon (B). Figure 9.317: John Deere Combine Display 6.
  • Page 473 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Press and hold REEL RAISE switch until reel is fully raised. Continue holding REEL RAISE switch until prompted by the display. 1023890 Figure 9.320: John Deere Combine Display 9. When all steps have been completed, CALIBRATION COMPLETE message is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 474: John Deere S7 Series Combines

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9.1.17 John Deere S7 Series Combines Setting up Header – John Deere S7 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. 1.
  • Page 475 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the correct header width, and then press OK. Figure 9.325: John Deere S7 Display – Setting Header Width 6. Press window close button (A) in top right corner of the window to return to the HEADER page.
  • Page 476 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Use + and – buttons (A) to adjust the setting. 9. Press window close button in top right corner of the window to return to the HEADER page. Figure 9.328: John Deere S7 Display – Raise/Lower Speed Adjustment 10.
  • Page 477: Checking Voltage Range From The Combine Cab - John Deere S7 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 12. Read error message and then press OK. 13. Proceed to Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab – John Deere S7 Series, page 453. Figure 9.331: John Deere S7 Display – Height Sensing Error Message Checking Voltage Range from the Combine Cab –...
  • Page 478 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] 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 479 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. On the HARVESTING page, select MENU icon (A) in the bottom right corner of the screen. Figure 9.334: John Deere S7 Display – Harvesting Page 5. On the MENU page, select SYSTEM tab (A). The MENU opens.
  • Page 480: Calibrating Feeder House - John Deere S7 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select SENSOR tab (A) to view sensor voltages. Center header height sensor voltage (B) must be between 0.5 and 4.5 V, with at least 3 V of variation between 0 and 4 on the float indicator box.
  • Page 481 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 4. Select MACHINE SETTINGS tab (A). 5. Select CALIBRATIONS & PROCEDURES icon (B). The CALIBRATIONS & PROCEDURES page displays. Figure 9.339: John Deere S7 Display – Machine Settings 6. Select HEADER tab (A). 7. Select FEEDER HOUSE RAISE SPEED CALIBRATION (B). The FH RAISE SPEED CALIBRATION page displays.
  • Page 482 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. Read the calibration overview, and then press START. 1022795 Figure 9.342: John Deere S7 Display – Feeder House Calibration 10. Follow the instructions on the screen. As you proceed through the calibration process, the display will automatically update to show next step.
  • Page 483: Calibrating Header - John Deere S7 Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating Header – John Deere S7 Series WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. Feeder house calibration must be done before header calibration. If feeder house has not yet been calibrated, refer to Calibrating Feeder House –...
  • Page 484 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 6. Select HEADER tab (A). 7. Select HEADER CALIBRATION (B). The HEADER CALIBRATION page displays. Figure 9.347: John Deere S7 Display – Calibrations and Procedures 8. Select CALIBRATE (A) at bottom of page. The calibration overview window opens.
  • Page 485 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 10. Select START on calibration overview page. 11. 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.
  • Page 486: New Holland Combines - Cr/Cx Series - 2014 And Prior

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9.1.18 New Holland Combines – CR/CX Series – 2014 and Prior This section applies only to pre-2015 CR/CX models. For New Holland CR models 6.80, 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, 9.90, and 10.90, 9.1.19 New Holland Combines – CR Series – 2015 and Later, page refer to 472.
  • Page 487 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Adjust cable take-up bracket (B) (if necessary) until float indicator pointer (A) is on 0. Figure 9.353: Float Indicator Box 4. Ensure header float is unlocked. 5. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on the main screen. The DIAGNOSTICS screen displays.
  • Page 488 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Select HEADER HEIGHT/TILT (A). The PARAMETER screen displays. Figure 9.356: New Holland Combine Display 9. Select LEFT HEADER HEIGHT SEN (A), and then select GRAPH button (B). The exact voltage is displayed at the top of the screen.
  • Page 489: Setting Up Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr/Cx Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting up Auto Header Height Control – New Holland CR/CX Series NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates. NOTE: 9.1.19 New Holland Combines –...
  • Page 490: Calibrating The Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr/Cx Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control – New Holland CR/CX Series For best performance of the auto header height control (AHHC), perform these procedures with the center-link set to D. When setup and calibration are complete, adjust the center-link back to desired header angle. For instructions, refer to the header operator’s manual.
  • Page 491: Calibrating Maximum Stubble Height - New Holland Cr/Cx Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Follow the calibration steps in the order in which they appear in the dialog box. As you proceed through the calibration process, the display will automatically update to show the next step. NOTE: Pressing the ESC key during any of the steps or letting the system sit idle for more than 3 minutes will cause the calibration procedure to stop.
  • Page 492 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Select the MAXIMUM STUBBLE HEIGHT calibration dialog box. As you proceed through the calibration process, the display will automatically update to show the next step. 1003774 Figure 9.362: New Holland Calibration Dialog Box 2.
  • Page 493: Adjusting Header Raise Rate - New Holland Cr/Cx Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Adjusting Header Raise Rate – New Holland CR/CX Series If necessary, the header raise rate (the first speed on the HEADER HEIGHT rocker switch of the multifunctional handle) can be adjusted. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 494: Setting The Sensitivity Of The Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr/Cx Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. Select HEADER LOWER RATE on the combine display. 2. Use the + or – buttons to change the setting to 50. 3. Press ENTER to save the new setting. NOTE: The header lower rate can be changed from 2–247 in increments of 7.
  • Page 495: Setting Preset Cutting Height - New Holland Cr/Cx Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Preset Cutting Height – New Holland CR/CX Series To set the preset cutting height, follow these steps: NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 496: New Holland Combines - Cr Series - 2015 And Later

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. To change one of the memorized header height set points while the combine is in use, use HEADER HEIGHT AND HEADER LATERAL FLOAT rocker switch (A) (slow up/down) to raise or lower header to the desired value. Lightly press AUTOMATIC HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL button (B) for a minimum of 2 seconds to store the new height position.
  • Page 497 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 2. Check that float lock linkage is on down stops (washer [A] cannot be moved) at both locations. NOTE: If the header is not on down stops during the next two steps, the voltage may go out of range during operation causing a malfunction of the auto header height control (AHHC) system.
  • Page 498 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 5. Select DIAGNOSTICS (A) on the main screen. The DIAGNOSTICS screen displays. Figure 9.372: New Holland Combine Display 6. Select SETTINGS (A). The SETTINGS screen displays. Figure 9.373: New Holland Combine Display 7. Select HEADER HEIGHT/TILT (A) from the GROUP drop- down menu.
  • Page 499: Setting Up Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 9. Select GRAPH (A). The exact voltage (B) is displayed at the top of the screen. 10. Raise and lower the header to see the full range of voltage readings. 11. If the sensor voltage is not within the low and high limits, or if the range between the low and high limits is insufficient, adjust the voltage limits.
  • Page 500 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Simultaneously press UNLOAD (A) and RESUME (B) buttons on the control handle. NOTE: Software in some New Holland combines may not allow you to change the header from FLEX to PLATFORM or the header type from DEFAULT to 80/90 at the main menu.
  • Page 501 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 7. Set HEADER SUB TYPE to 80/90 (A) for a New Holland combine. Figure 9.380: New Holland Combine Display 8. Select HEAD 2 (A). The HEADER SETUP 2 screen displays. Figure 9.381: New Holland Combine Display 9.
  • Page 502: Calibrating The Auto Header Height Control - New Holland Cr Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 12. Set the values for HHC HEIGHT SENSITIVITY (A) and HHC TILT SENSITIVITY (B) for best performance according to ground conditions. Figure 9.383: New Holland Combine Display 13. From REEL HEIGHT SENSOR menu (A), select YES. Figure 9.384: New Holland Combine Display Calibrating the Auto Header Height Control –...
  • Page 503 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL • The header is attached to the combine. • The combine is on level ground, with the header level to the ground. • The header is on down stops, and the center-link is set to D. •...
  • Page 504: Checking Reel Height Sensor Voltages - New Holland Cr Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 3. Select HEADER (A) from the list of calibration options. Figure 9.387: New Holland Combine Display 4. Follow the calibration steps in the order in which they appear on the screen. As you proceed through the calibration process, the display will automatically update to show the next step.
  • Page 505 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 1. On the main page of the combine display, select DIAGNOSTICS (A). The DIAGNOSTICS page opens. Figure 9.390: New Holland Combine Display 2. Select SETTINGS tab (A). The SETTINGS page opens. 3. From GROUP menu (B), select HEADER. 4.
  • Page 506: Setting Preset Cutting 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). Third button (C) is not configured.
  • Page 507 SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL 8. Lower header to the ground. 9. Select RUN SCREENS (A) on the main screen. Figure 9.396: New Holland Combine Display 10. Select the RUN tab that shows MANUAL HEIGHT. NOTE: The MANUAL HEIGHT field may appear on any of the RUN tabs.
  • Page 508: Setting Maximum Work Height - New Holland Cr Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Setting Maximum Work Height – New Holland CR Series NOTE: 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 pre-2015 New 9.1.18 New Holland Combines – CR/CX Series – 2014 and Prior, page Holland combine models, refer to 462.
  • Page 509: Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, And Header Type - New Holland Cr Series

    SETTING UP AUTO HEADER HEIGHT CONTROL Configuring Reel Fore-Aft, Header Tilt, and Header Type – New Holland CR Series This procedure applies only to 2016 New Holland CR models 6.90, 7.90, 8.90, and 9.90. NOTE: Changes may have been made to the combine controls or display since this document was published. Refer to the combine operator’s manual for updates.
  • Page 510 There are now two different buttons for ON GROUND 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). Third button down (C) is not configured.
  • Page 511: Chapter 10: Checking And Adjusting Reel Height Sensor

    Chapter 10: Checking and Adjusting Reel Height Sensor The output voltage range of the auto reel height sensor can be checked from inside the combine or manually at the sensor. For in-cab instructions, refer to the combine operator’s manual. 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 512 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING REEL HEIGHT SENSOR IMPORTANT: To measure the output voltage of the reel height sensor, the combine engine needs to be running and supplying power to the sensor. Always engage the combine parking brake and stay away from the reel. Table 10.1 Reel Height Sensor Voltage Limits Voltage Range Combine Type...
  • Page 513 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING REEL HEIGHT SENSOR 8. Start the engine. 9. Raise the reel fully. 10. Engage the reel safety props. 11. Use the combine display or a voltmeter (if measuring the sensor manually) to measure voltage range X. Refer to Table 10.1, page 488 for range requirements.
  • Page 515: Chapter 11: Running Up Header

    Chapter 11: Running up Header To run up the header, follow these steps: 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. WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area.
  • Page 516 RUNNING UP HEADER 7. Raise pan and rotate handle (A) so that rod engages clips (B) on pan. Figure 11.3: Clips Engaged 8. Push handle (A) into slot and secure it with latches (B). 9. Open left endshield. 1016291 Figure 11.4: Latches Secured 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 517 RUNNING UP HEADER 10. Ensure flow control (A) is set to position 6. 11. Ensure feeder house variable speed is set to MINIMUM. WARNING Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 12.
  • Page 518 RUNNING UP HEADER 15. Check rotation direction of knife drive pulley(s). Figure 11.7: Untimed Drive A - Left Side Single-Knife and Double-Knife Untimed Drive B - Right Side Double-Knife Untimed Drive Figure 11.8: Double Knife Timed Drive C - Left Side Double Knife Timed Drive D - Right Side Double Knife Timed Drive 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 519: Performing Post Run-Up Adjustments

    RUNNING UP HEADER 16. Shut down the combine. 17. Compare actual pulley rpm with values in the following chart: Table 11.1 Recommended Knife Drive Speed (rpm) Recommended Knife Drive Speed Range: Recommended Knife Drive Speed Range: Header Size Single Knife Double Knife 6.1 m (20 ft.) 700–850 rpm...
  • Page 520: Adjusting Draper Tracking

    RUNNING UP HEADER 11.1.1 Adjusting Draper Tracking If necessary, adjust tracking as follows: Table 11.2 Draper Tracking Adjustment Tracking Adjustment Method Location Backward Increase X Tighten Nut C Drive Roller Decrease X Loosen Nut C Forward Backward Increase Y Tighten Nut F Idler Roller Decrease Y...
  • Page 521 RUNNING UP HEADER 1. Adjust the drive rollers (X) by loosening nut (A) and jam nut (B) on adjuster rod, then turning the adjusting nut (C) (left drive roller shown—right opposite). 2. Adjust the idler rollers (Y) by loosening nut (D) and jam nut (E) on adjuster rod, then turning adjusting nut (F) (left idler roller shown—right opposite).
  • Page 522: Adjusting Knife

    RUNNING UP HEADER 11.1.2 Adjusting Knife WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key before adjusting machine. 1. Stop engine and remove the key. 2. Check guards for signs of heating during run-up due to insufficient clearance between guard and knife.
  • Page 523: Chapter 12: Reference

    Chapter 12: Reference 12.1 Parts List This list includes parts that are bagged and attached to 12.2 and 13.7 m (40 and 45 ft.) headers. It does NOT include all parts in the shipment. All bags contain parts within a section of this list. For identification, the bags are labeled with a letter and title. Table 12.1 Bagged Parts List for 12.2 and 13.7 m (40 and 45 Ft) Headers Quantity Part #...
  • Page 524 REFERENCE Table 12.1 Bagged Parts List for 12.2 and 13.7 m (40 and 45 Ft) Headers (continued) Quantity Part # Description 12.2 m 13.7 m (40 ft.) (45 ft.) Screw – Machine 105135 Nut – Flange Lock SM Face DT 0.500-13UNC GR5 50186 Bag D –...
  • Page 525: 118162 Clip - Hold-Down

    REFERENCE Figure 12.1: Bag A - Cutterbar Components A - 118344 – Knife Guard B - 118162 – Clip - Hold-Down C - 18654 – Nut - Hex 7/16 NC GR5 ZP D - 118154 – Bolt - HH 3/8 NC X 5/8 TFL GR8 ZP E - 118193 –...
  • Page 526: Bag B - Disc Assembly Parts

    REFERENCE Figure 12.2: Bag B - Disc Assembly Parts A - 105136 – Screw - Machine B - 105135 – Screw - Machine C - 50186 – Nut - Flange Lock SM Face DT 0.500-13 UNC GR5 D - 18638 – Washer - REG Lock 1/2 IN NOM ID ZP E - 21491 –...
  • Page 527 REFERENCE Figure 12.3: Bag B - Transport Parts A - 172535 – Angle - Guard Tip Shipping Figure 12.4: Bag C - Draper A - 220639 – Draper - 12.2 m (40 ft.) WCCO A - 172197 – Draper - 12.2 m (40 ft.) LEGG A - 220640 –...
  • Page 528: 105136 Screw - Machine

    REFERENCE Figure 12.5: Bag D - Linkage Arms A - 137298 – Arm - Cam Control Linkage Sub-Assy Figure 12.6: Bag E - Reel Linkage Bolts A - 164958 – Support - Endshield Reel B - 135157 – Screw - Machine C - 50186 –...
  • Page 529 REFERENCE Figure 12.7: Right Skid Shoe Attached to Header Frame (If Required) A - 172172 – Assy - Right Shoe 215184 Revision A...
  • Page 530: Torque Specifications

    REFERENCE 12.2 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 531 REFERENCE Table 12.3 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 12.9: Bolt Grades 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0...
  • Page 532: Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting Into Cast Aluminum

    REFERENCE Table 12.5 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 12.11: Bolt Grades 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5...
  • Page 533: Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings

    REFERENCE 12.2.3 Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings 1. Check flare (A) and flare seat (B) for defects that might cause leakage. 2. Align tube (C) with fitting (D) and thread nut (E) onto fitting without lubrication until contact has been made between flared surfaces.
  • Page 534: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Adjustable

    REFERENCE 12.2.4 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 535 REFERENCE Table 12.8 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...
  • Page 536: O-Ring Boss Hydraulic Fittings - Non-Adjustable

    REFERENCE 12.2.5 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 537: O-Ring Face Seal Hydraulic Fittings

    REFERENCE 12.2.6 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 12.17: Hydraulic Fitting 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to O-ring (B). 3.
  • Page 538: Tapered Pipe Thread Fittings

    REFERENCE Table 12.10 O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings (continued) Torque Value SAE Dash Size Thread Size (in.) Tube O.D. (in.) lbf·ft – – Note 150–165 111–122 1 7/16 205–226 151–167 1 11/16 1 1/4 1–2 315–347 232–256 1 1/2 510–561 376–414 2 1/2...
  • Page 539: Lifting Equipment Requirements

    REFERENCE 12.3 Lifting Equipment Requirements The following topic describes the minimum equipment requirements for lifting headers. WARNING To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do NOT allow people to stand in unloading area. WARNING Equipment used for loading and unloading must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements. Using inadequate equipment may result in vehicle tipping, machine damage, or chain breakage.
  • Page 540: Conversion Chart

    REFERENCE 12.4 Conversion Chart Table 12.14 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 541: Definitions

    A hydraulic cylinder link between header and machine used to change header angle CGVW Combined gross vehicle weight D1 Series Header MacDon D120, D125, D130, D135, D140, and D145 combine draper header Double-draper drive Double knife Double-knife drive Double reel...
  • Page 542 REFERENCE Term Definition RoHS (Reduction of A directive by the European Union to restrict use of certain hazardous substances (such as Hazardous Substances) hexavalent chromium used in some yellow zinc platings) Revolutions per minute Society of Automotive Engineers A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into preformed threads or forms Screw its own thread into a mating part Single-draper drive...
  • Page 543: Predelivery Checklist

    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. Ensure that the completed Checklist is retained by either the Operator or the Dealer. CAUTION Carefully follow the instructions given.
  • Page 544 REFERENCE ü ü Item Reference — Check reel rotating in correct direction. Check knife drive pulley(s) is rotating in proper direction. Clockwise on left side; Counterclockwise on right side (double Step 15, page 494 knife only). Step 17, page 495 Check knife speed.
  • Page 546 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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