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MacDon M155 Installation Instructions Manual

Self-propelled windrower, oil cooler bypass kit
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M155
Self-Propelled Windrower
Oil Cooler Bypass Kit (MD #183518) Installation Instructions
147595 Revision B
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

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  • Page 1 M155 Self-Propelled Windrower Oil Cooler Bypass Kit (MD #183518) Installation Instructions 147595 Revision B Original Instruction The harvesting specialists.
  • Page 2 Published: January 2016...
  • Page 3 The Oil Cooler Bypass kit (MD #183518) is used to replace the cooler bypass manifold and the hardware on the wheel motor servo on an M155 Self-Propelled Windrower. This document explains how to install the kit. Refer to the parts list to ensure you have all required items before installing this kit.
  • Page 4 List of Revisions 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. Summary of Change Location Created topic. 3.1.5 Testing Cooler Bypass Pressure, page 12...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................i List of Revisions ..........................ii Safety ..............................1 Signal Words........................... 1 General Safety ..........................2 Parts List ............................... 5 Installation Instructions ........................9 Cooler Bypass Manifold ........................9 3.1.1 Preparing Kit Components for Installation .................. 9 3.1.2 Changing the Hydraulic Oil .......................

  • Page 7: Safety

    1 Safety 1.1 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The appropriate signal word for each situation has been selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    SAFETY 1.2 General Safety CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself. • When assembling, operating, and servicing machinery, wear all the protective clothing and personal safety devices that could be necessary for the job at hand.
  • Page 9 SAFETY • Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. Never alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of the shaft and can telescope freely. •...

  • Page 11: Parts List

    2 Parts List The following parts are included in this kit. 147595 Revision B...
  • Page 12 PARTS LIST Figure 2.1: Parts Included in Oil Cooler Bypass Kit (MD #183518) 147595 Revision B...
  • Page 13 PARTS LIST Part Number Description Quantity 183494 MANIFOLD – COOLER BYPASS 21031 FITTING – ADAPTER HYDRAULIC 183493 HOSE 134437 FITTING – COUPLING HYDRAULIC TEST PORT 50086 FITTING – HYDRAULIC TEE 136652 SCREW – HEX SOC HD M6 X 1.00 X 20-12.9-A2L 147595 Revision B...

  • Page 15: Installation Instructions

    3 Installation Instructions To install the Oil Cooler Bypass kit (MD #183518), follow these procedures in order. IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to install the Oil Cooler Bypass kit in the field. The hydraulic hose and fittings must be kept clean during installation to avoid hydraulic system damage.

  • Page 16: Replacing Cooler Bypass Manifold

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Park the windrower on level ground, and lower the header and reel so that the lift cylinders are fully retracted. 2. Stop the engine and remove the key. 3. Open the hood. For instructions, refer to the windrower operator’s manual or technical manual.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. Reattach hose (A) from the reel and conveyor pump to the middle of the new tee fitting (B). 4. Attach hose (MD #183493) (C), provided in kit, to the open end of tee fitting (B). Figure 3.4: Bottom LH End of Hydraulic Reservoir 5.

  • Page 18: Refilling Hydraulic Reservoir

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1.4 Refilling Hydraulic Reservoir To refill the hydraulic reservoir, follow these steps: 1. Stand on left-hand platform to access the filler pipe. 2. Turn filler cap (A) counterclockwise to unlock cap and remove dipstick. Figure 3.7: Windrower Hood 3.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. To measure CR pressure, attach a 1000 psi (7000 kPa) pressure gauge to the test fitting at port CRG (A). 2. To measure CP pressure, do one of the following: • Attach a 1000 psi (7000 kPa) pressure gauge to the test fitting at port CPG (B);...

  • Page 20: Wheel Drive Motor Servo Hardware (2014 And Prior Only)

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Wheel Drive Motor Servo Hardware (2014 and Prior Only) Along with the parts required to replace the cooler bypass manifold, the kit also includes 16 hex socket head screws. These are needed to replace the hardware on both wheel drive motor servos on windrowers from model years 2014 and earlier.

  • Page 21: Replacing Servo Hardware

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove the wheel nuts (B). 5. Remove the drive wheel (A). Figure 3.12: Drive Wheel 3.2.2 Replacing Servo Hardware To replace the hardware on the wheel drive motor servo with the new hardware provided in the kit, repeat the following steps until all 16 hex socket head screws (MD #136652) (A) provided in the kit have been installed.
  • Page 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. To disengage drive wheel and allow wheel to rotate, remove the two hex bolts (A) at the center of the drive wheel. Remove cap (B), and flip over so that the dished side faces in. Replace bolts (A). The cap will press on a pin that disengages the gearbox.
  • Page 23 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6. Remove upper plug (A) on both sides of windrower leg, opening access holes through which you can access the wheel drive motor servo. Figure 3.18: Plugs in Windrower Leg 7. Through one of the access holes, remove one of the existing servo bolts (A) with a 5 mm hex wrench and replace it with one of the hex socket head screws (MD #136652) provided in the kit.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13. To access the remaining bolts on the servo, pull out the wheel drive assembly approx. 1-1/2 in. (38 mm). Rotate the wheel motor with wrench on lock nut (A) to align servo bolts on both sides. Wedge a 2 x 4 (B) in top or bottom as necessary.

  • Page 25: Reinstalling Drive Wheel

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 17. Reinstall the lower six bolts (A) that hold the wheel ® drive to the windrower leg. Use Loctite 243 on the threads. Install bolt and nut removed at (B), just securing nut to engage threads. Loosen tension on chain (D) or vary tension as necessary to align holes for bolt installation.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Position drive wheel (A) against wheel drive hub (B) such that air valve (C) is on the outside and tire tread (D) points forward when windrower is in cab forward position. For turf tires (diamond tread), be sure arrow on sidewall points in forward rotation when windrower is in cab-forward.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Jack stand must be capable of supporting a minimum of 5000 lb (2268 kg). 6. Place a jack under the leg jack point (A) and raise the drive wheel slightly off the jack stand. 7. Remove the jack stand from under the cylinder lift mount (B) and lower the drive wheel to the ground.
  • Page 30 10708 N. Pomona Avenue Kansas City, Missouri United States 64153-1924 t. (816) 891-7313 f. (816) 891-7323 MacDon Australia Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 079 393 721 P.O. Box 243, Suite 3, 143 Main Street Greensborough, Victoria, Australia 3088 t. 03 9432 9982 f.

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