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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AND
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE
WDL-2100
REAR-FOLD TRANSPORT CART
& HARROW SECTIONS
Version: 13661 (02-18)
Serial Number 21285 - higher
TO THE OWNER AND OPERATORS
Before assembling or operating this unit, READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. To obtain
the best performance of the unit, familiarize yourself with each component and adjustment.
Store this manual where it can be readily available for future reference. If the harrow or
any part of the unit should be sold, be sure that the new owner receives a copy of this
manual for their reference.
1330 Dallas Street ∙ PO Box 100 ∙ Sauk City WI 53583
Phone (608) 643-3321 ∙ Toll Free (800) 627-8569 ∙ Fax (608) 643-3976
www.flexharrow.com

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE WDL-2100 REAR-FOLD TRANSPORT CART & HARROW SECTIONS Version: 13661 (02-18) Serial Number 21285 - higher TO THE OWNER AND OPERATORS Before assembling or operating this unit, READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY. To obtain the best performance of the unit, familiarize yourself with each component and adjustment.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................3 LIMITED WARRANTY .....................3 SAFETY ..........................4 CONTACT INFORMATION ....................5 LIGHTING AND MARKING .....................6 SAFETY SIGN CARE ....................6 - 7 TIRE SAFETY ....................... 7 - 8 BEFORE OPERATION ....................7 - 8 DURING OPERATION ....................8 - 9 FOLLOWING OPERATION ....................9 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    WDL-2100 Models If within one year from the date of purchase, this transport cart and/or its accompanying harrow sections fail due to defect in material or workmanship, McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. will repair it, free of charge. Warranty service is available by simply contacting the nearest McFarlane dealership throughout the United States or Canada.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THIS SYMBOL MEANS ...

  • Page 5: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions not answered in this manual, require additional copies, or the manual is damaged, please contact your local dealer or: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc. 1330 Dallas Street P.O. Box 100 Sauk City, WI 53583 PHONE:...

  • Page 6: Lighting And Marking

    SAFETY FIRST! Equipment Safety Guidelines Safety of the operator is one of the main concerns in designing and developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment.

  • Page 7: Tire Safety

    How to Install Safety Signs:  Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.  Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper. Tire Safety  Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 8: During Operation

     Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with your new equipment. Practice operation of your new unit. Completely familiarize yourself and other operators with its operation before using.  Securely attach to towing unit. Use a high strength, appropriately sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach safety chain.

  • Page 9: Following Operation

     Operate the towing vehicle from the operator’s seat only.  As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment periodically. Correct all problems. Follow the maintenance safety procedures. Following Operation:  When disconnecting, stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the brakes, lock the wings together with the tie-bar (see Transformation Instructions), relieve hydraulic fluid pressure, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.

  • Page 10: Performing Maintenance

     Remember, tires supplied by the manufacturer are designed to operate LESS THAN 20mph. Do Not exceed or tire failure will occur.  Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. ...

  • Page 11: Maintenance And Service Schedule

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE  Prior to each use, check for loose bolts and replace lost or worn parts.  Grease hinge pins before each use when necessary. Note: Clean grease fittings and replace those that are broken or missing. ...

  • Page 12: Assembly Suggestions

    ASSEMBLY SUGGESTIONS  You will find the machine is easier to assemble if the set-up instructions are followed in the order given in the manual.  Before beginning, sort the various bolt bags, hardware bags and hydraulic bags according to what part of the unit that is being setup.

  • Page 13: Assembly Instructions

    STEP - BY - STEP ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Attach the Axles to the Main Frame 1. Refer to Figures 1A and 1B. Figure 1A shows walking axle with 11L - 15 tires and Figure 1B shows dual axle with 14L – 16 tires. Bolt the main frame axle assemblies to the frame. Use 5/8” x 2”...
  • Page 14 Figure 2 Attach the Center Bar to the Square Frame 1. Attach the center bar to the main frame. Refer to Figure 3. Use the 1 1/2” x 9 5/8” straight pins, 1/2” x 3 1/4” grade 8 bolts, and locking hex nuts. 2.
  • Page 15 Install the Main Frame Hydraulics Refer to Figure 4 and the hydraulic system diagram in appendix B for more details. Figure 4 1. Insert all fittings into each of the ports on the cylinders. For proper placement of fittings and hoses refer to the diagram and listing in appendix B.
  • Page 16 Figure 5 2. After the center bar has been rotated into the transport position remove the bridge pin securing the lock bar to the main frame and rotate the lock bar up and secure it to the rod end cylinder pin with the 3/8 x 1 1/2 lynch pin.
  • Page 17 Attach the Wings to the Center Bar 1. Attach the hinge knuckles to the center bar. Use 1 3/4” diameter hinge knuckle pins, 5/8” x 4” grade 5 bolts, and locking hex nuts. Refer to Figure 7. 2. Attach the wings to the hinge knuckles using the remaining 1 3/4” diameter hinge knuckle pins, 5/8”...
  • Page 18 2. Attach the wing axle assembly to the wing tube using the 1/2-13 x 2 bolts and locking hex nuts. 3. Install the hub assemblies into the wing axle assemblies using the 1/2-13 x 3 1/2 bolts and locking hex nuts. Mount the tire and rim assemblies to the hubs. 4.
  • Page 19 Bolt an 8-link lift chain between the chain tabs at the rear end of each lift arm. Use 1/2” x 2” grade 5 bolts and locking hex nuts. Refer to Figure 11. Figure 11 Attach the Wing Jack Plates 1. Attach the wing jack plates to the wing tubes. Use 5/8-11 x 7 x 8 1/2 U-bolts and locking hex nuts.
  • Page 20 Attach the Tie-Bar 1. Secure the outside tie-bar half to the tiebar bracket installed earlier in assembly using the 3/8 x 2 1/2 lynch pin/ Refer to figure 13. 2. If not already done, slide the inside tie-bar half inside of the outside tiebar half. 3.
  • Page 21 there is enough slack between the center bar and the wing to allow the unit to be folded into the transport position. 8. Attach the 348” main frame hoses (12554) to the tees on the center bar. Route the hoses through the hydraulic brackets on the main frame along with the main frame hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 22 Figure 16 Figure 17...
  • Page 23 Attach the Pivot Arm Assemblies Slide the pivot arm assemblies into the pivot bushings on the Main Frame. Secure in place with the lock bushing, 1/2-13 x 3 1/4 grade 5 bolts and locking hex nuts. Figure 18 Attach the Lock Bracket Assemblies Attach the Lock Bracket assemblies to the Main Frame using the 5/8-11 x 8, grade 8 bolts, locking hex nuts and the WD-2912 clamp plates.
  • Page 24 Attach the Cable Brackets 1. Attach the cable bracket to the center bar 5” from the cylinder hinge plate. Refer to Figure 20. Use two 1/2-13 x 7 x 8 1/4 U-bolts and locking hex nuts. 2. Repeat on the other side of the cart. Figure 20 Install the Cables NOTE: Outside wheel and tire assembly removed for better visual clarity.
  • Page 25 Figure 21 Figure 22...
  • Page 26 Attach the Main Pull Tube to the Pivot Bracket 1. Attach the main pull tubes to the pivot brackets with the 1 1/2” x 8 5/16” pin. Refer to Figure 23 2. Secure the pin with a 1/2” x 3 1/4” grade 5 bolt and locking hex nut. Figure 23 Attach the Main Pull Tubes to the Wing Anchor Bracket 1.
  • Page 27 Cable Adjustment Slowly rotate the center bar into the transport position. Be sure the locks do not release before the lift arms reach about a 45 angle. If the lock bar unlocks too early in the lifting procedure, the lock will be damaged.
  • Page 28 4. Attach the lights to the mounting brackets using 1/4 x 1 bolts, lock washers and hex nuts. 5. Attach the light assemblies to the last lift arm on the wings using the 3/8 x 2 - 3 3/4 U-bolts and locking hex nuts.
  • Page 29 9. Attach the unit to a tractor and plug in the lights. Check to make sure that they are working properly and that the wires do not pull or get caught when folding the unit into the transport position. With the unit in transport position, the red and yellow lights should be visible from the rear.
  • Page 30 Refer to Figure 30 to help clarify what is meant by ‘angle of attack.’ McFarlane flexible harrow sections have a built-in system which allows the harrow owner a choice between a steep or shallow angle of attack. To change the angle of attack, simply reverse the harrow section and pull it from the other end.
  • Page 31 Attach the Harrow Sections Now that you have determined the desired angle of attack and identified the harrow sections, position the harrow sections on the ground under each pair of lift arms. Refer to the layout diagrams in appendix C to determine the placement of the harrow sections. Instructions follow for attaching the harrow sections.
  • Page 32 Connect a 12 or 16-Bar Section 1. Bolt the pull chains to the front tabs on the front harrow sections. Refer to Figure 31. Use 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, flat washers, and locking nuts. The chains should be bolted to the bottom of the pull tabs.
  • Page 33 Figure 34 Connect 4+4, 6+6 or 8+8 Sections 1. Bolt the pull chains to the front tabs on the harrow sections. Refer to Figures 31 and 35. Use 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, and locking hex nuts. The chains should be bolted to the bottom of the pull tabs.

  • Page 34: Decal Application And Final Adjustments

    Connect Heavy-Duty Center Section Option 1. Bolt the lift chains to the rear pull point of the front FA harrow sections. Be sure to attach it to the top hole as shown. See figure 36. Use 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, square washers and lock nuts.
  • Page 35 Figure 38 Figure 39 Do not detach the unit from the tractor unless the unit is in the transport position with jack stands down and the cylinder lock bars in place. This completes the assembly of your harrow and transport cart. Before using the unit, double check that all components have been assembled properly.
  • Page 36 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Hydraulics actuate too rapidly Hydraulic restrictor not Install hydraulic restrictor installed Wing(s) not aligned with the Wing pull tube(s) improperly Reposition wing pull tube(s) center bar positioned Excessive clogging during Angle of attack too steep Pull harrow sections from the operations other end...
  • Page 37 BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICTIONS Coarse Thread Series Fine Thread Series Nut Size Nut Size Tightening Tightening Threads Torque Threads Torque per Inch (lb.ft.) per Inch (lb.ft.) Grade C Nuts Grade C Nuts Max. Min. Max. Min. 1/4 - 20 14.7 1/4 - 28 14.7 5/16 - 18 22.3 15.2...
  • Page 38 WDL 2100 HARROW CART PARTS DIAGRAM APPENDIX B...
  • Page 39 WDL 2000 HARROW CART PARTS LIST Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 12016 FRAME, MAIN WDL-2733 HINGE KNUCKLE 12018 TOOLBAR, CENTER, 11’ WD-2936 SHORT BUSHING – 2” HYO-1001 HYDRAULIC CLAMP SET HYO-1004 HYDRAULIC CLAMP COVER 13042 LIFT ARM, 7”...
  • Page 40 Unnumbered items are not pictured. Please specify model number when ordering these parts. length in inches (84" is 084, 112" is 112) McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products. APPENDIX B...
  • Page 41 WDL -2507 HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. WDL-2505 SPINDLE, 1 3/4 X 9 1/2 HD-1361 HUB, WITH RACES, 6 HOLE HUB HD-1366 INNER RACE HD-1171 OUTER RACE HD-1367 DUST CAP HD-1360...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    FH-8-BAR HARROW SECTIONS PARTS DIAGRAM & LISTING INCLUDES FH-500-8, FH-600-8, FH-700-8, FH-800-8, AND FH-900-8 16 BAR 4+4 SECTION SECTION ONLY ONLY FH-700-8 SHOWN ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION FH-801 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-500-8) FH-805 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-600-8) FH-809 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-700-8) FH-813 #1 HARROW BAR (FH-800-8) FH-817...
  • Page 43 FH-816 #4 HARROW BAR (FH-800-8) FH-820 #4 HARROW BAR (FH-900-8) FH-803 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-500-8) FH-807 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-600-8) FH-811 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-700-8) FH-815 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-800-8) FH-819 #5 HARROW BAR (FH-900-8) FH-803 #6 HARROW BAR (FH-500-8) FH-807 #6 HARROW BAR (FH-600-8) FH-811...
  • Page 44 FA-710-8-BAR HARROW SECTION ITEM # PART # DESCRIPTION FA-791 #1 HARROW BAR FA-792 #2 HARROW BAR FA-793 #3 HARROW BAR FA-794 #4 HARROW BAR FA-795 #5 HARROW BAR FA-796 #6 HARROW BAR FA-797 #7 HARROW BAR FA-798 #8 HARROW BAR BV-3812 3/8 V-BOLT FA-4110...
  • Page 45 HYD HOSE,3/8(9/16F),110 11391 HYD RESTRICTOR, 9/16F-9/16M,1/16 Note: When ordering cylinder replacement parts, please specify cylinder make & part number. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products. APPENDIX B...
  • Page 46 Please specify model number when ordering these parts. Bolts, washers, and nuts are not shown. Refer to the step-by-step assembly instructions for details. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products.
  • Page 47 AUTO-BACKUP WING PULL-TUBE PARTS DIAGRAM APPENDIX B...
  • Page 48 CASTER BUSHING 12077 CLAMP PLATE WC-8105 CABLE Unnumbered items are not pictured. Please specify model number when ordering these parts. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products. APPENDIX B...
  • Page 49 LIGHT KIT PARTS LIST APPENDIX B...
  • Page 50 HEX NUT, 1/4 BH-2513 HEX BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1.25, GRADE 5 LB-1330 LIGHT HARNESS, STRAIGHT, 30' Unnumbered items are not pictured. McFarlane Manufacturing reserves the right to change specifications of design at any time without obligation to modify previous products. APPENDIX B...

  • Page 51: Layout Diagrams

    WDL-2160 HARROW CART LAYOUT DIAGRAM APPENDIX C...
  • Page 52 WDL-2170 HARROW CART LAYOUT DIAGRAM APPENDIX C...
  • Page 53 WDL-2180 HARROW CART LAYOUT DIAGRAM APPENDIX C...
  • Page 54 WDL-2190 HARROW CART LAYOUT DIAGRAM APPENDIX C...

  • Page 55: Warranty Registration Form

    WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This form must be filled out by the dealer and owner and sent to: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Inc., 1330 Dallas Street, P.O. Box 100, Sauk City, WI 53583. WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT WARRANTY REGISTRATION This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and customer at the time of delivery.

  • Page 57: Dealer Contact Information

    Dealer Contact Information McFARLANE MANUFACTURING CO. INC. 1330 DALLAS STREET, P.O. BOX 100 SAUK CITY, WISCONSIN 53583 PHONE: (608) 643-3321 TOLL FREE: (800) 627-8569 FAX: (608) 643-3976 WEB: www.flexharrow.com...