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MacDon D50 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

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Model D50 and D60
®
Harvest Header
for Self-Propelled Windrowers
UNLOADING and
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
for
NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS
Published: September, 2011
Form 169007
Revision D

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  • Page 1 Model D50 and D60 ® Harvest Header for Self-Propelled Windrowers UNLOADING and ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS Published: September, 2011 Form 169007 Revision D...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This instructional manual describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon D50 and D60 Harvest Headers for MacDon M Series Self-Propelled Windrowers. Some sections apply to multiple header configurations and sizes. Carefully follow the instructions for your specific header.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONNECT HYDRAULICS ........................22     STEP 8. CONNECT REEL TO FORE-AFT CYLINDERS ..................24     D60 ................................24     D50 ................................25     STEP 9. ATTACH CAM ARMS ..........................26     STEP 10. INSTALL REEL ENDSHIELDS ......................27  ...

  • Page 4: General Safety

    SAFETY  Be aware that accidents often happen GENERAL SAFETY when the Operator is tired or in a hurry to get finished. Take the time to CAUTION consider the safest way. Never ignore warning signs of fatigue. The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure...
  • Page 5 SAFETY  Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet strength, design, or safety requirements.  modify machine. Unauthorized modifications impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.  Stop engine, and remove key from ignition before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS A. GENERAL STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE* BOLT 10.9 The tables shown below give correct torque DIA. "A" values for various bolts and capscrews. ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m  Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart, unless otherwise noted throughout this manual.

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES O-RING TYPE D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS FITTING LOCKNUT WASHER FLARE TYPE O-RING FLARE GROOVE SEAT BODY FLARESEAT a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might a. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious cause leakage. defects. b.
  • Page 8 RECOMMENDED TORQUES O-RING FACE SEAL (ORFS) HYDRAULIC a. Check components to ensure that the sealing FITTINGS surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material. b. Apply lubricant (typically Petroleum Jelly) to O-ring and threads. If O-ring is not already installed, install O-ring.

  • Page 9: Conversion Chart

    CONVERSION CHART CONVERSION CHART INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares Flow US gallons per minute x 3.7854 = liters per minute L/min Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons inch x 25.4 =...

  • Page 10: Step 1. Unload Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 1. UNLOAD HEADER CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. 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.

  • Page 11: Step 2. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. LOWER HEADER Re-position header as follows in preparation for assembly and set-up: A. SINGLE REEL HEADERS a. Choose an area with level ground. e. Place 6 in. (150 mm) blocks under each end and center of cutterbar, and lower header onto blocks. Remove chain, and move lifting vehicle to rear of header.

  • Page 12: Double Reel Headers: D60 Only

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. DOUBLE REEL HEADERS: D60 ONLY Re-position header as follows in preparation for assembly and set-up: a. Choose an area with level ground. d. Back up SLOWLY while lowering forks until header is just above the ground. b.

  • Page 13: Step 3. Remove Shipping Supports

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 3. REMOVE SHIPPING SUPPORTS The removable supports are painted yellow. NOTE Unless otherwise specified, discard supports, and all shipping material and hardware. d. Remove two bolts on each center leg shipping support, and remove stands. e. If outer leg shipping supports are installed, remove as follows: a.
  • Page 14 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Cut banding securing reel to cutterbar and backtube (SINGLE REEL ONLY). g. Cut banding, and remove plastic endshields from backsheet. h. Remove reel anti-rotation brace between reel and endsheet. Form 169007 Revision D...

  • Page 15: Step 4. Attach Reel Lift Cylinders

    Position sling around the reel tube close to outboard end of reel, and attach sling to a forklift D60 REEL SUPPORT D50 REEL SUPPORT (or equivalent). d. Remove shipping wire/banding from cylinder, and a. Remove top bolt on outboard reel arm supports.
  • Page 16 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY CENTER CYLINDER - DOUBLE REEL Attach cylinder to frame with pin as shown. Secure with cotter pin. (DOUBLE REEL ONLY). k. Remove sling, and re-position around reel tube near opposite outboard reel arm. Remove shipping wire/banding from cylinder, and remove pins from lug and arm.
  • Page 17 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION Braces On Reel Arms Keep Reel From Sliding Forward. Do Not Remove. DO NOT REMOVE CENTER CYLINDER - DOUBLE REEL LH ARM - D60 p. Re-install bolt with hose clip through upper hole in reel prop. (DOUBLE REEL ONLY). DO NOT REMOVE CENTER ARM - D60 DOUBLE REEL DO NOT REMOVE...

  • Page 18: Step 5. Attach To Windrower

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. ATTACH TO WINDROWER 2. Locate boot (D) on lift linkage (E), and re- IMPORTANT install pin (C). Pin may be installed from To prevent damage to the lift system either side of boot. when lowering header lift linkages 3.
  • Page 19 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. HEADER UP HEADER DOWN c. Start engine, and activate HEADER DOWN switch on the GSL to fully retract header lift cylinders. d. Slowly drive windrower forward so that boots (D) enter header legs (G).

  • Page 20: Step 6. Connect Center-Link

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF-ALIGNMENT STEP 6. CONNECT CENTER- KIT: STANDARD FOR M200, M205; OPTIONAL FOR M105, M150, M155 LINK 1. Stop engine, and remove key. a. Proceed to appropriate section to connect the center-link. MECHANICAL LINK: M100, M105, M150, M155 DANGER Stop engine, and remove key from ignition before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.
  • Page 21 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITH OPTIONAL SELF- ALIGNMENT KIT: OPTIONAL FOR M150, M155, M200, M205 REEL UP REEL DOWN HEADER d. Install pin (E) through header leg, (engaging HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN U-bracket in header leg) on both sides. e.

  • Page 22: Step 7. Connect Hydraulics

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY a. If required, configure the M Series windrower to STEP 7. CONNECT run a D-Series draper header by installing optional drive/lift kits. See table below for appropriate HYDRAULICS kit(s). Kits include all necessary hardware and installation instructions, and should have been M150, M200 and M205 Windrowers may not be provided with the windrower shipment.
  • Page 23 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 7. Push electrical connector onto receptacle, and 1. Check connectors, and clean if required. turn collar on connector to lock it in place. 8. Attach cover to mating cover on windrower wiring harness. 2. Open cover (E) on header receptacle. 3.

  • Page 24: Step 8. Connect Reel To Fore-Aft Cylinders

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. CONNECT REEL TO FORE-AFT CYLINDERS A. D60 CAUTION reel hydraulic cylinders must connected to the reel prior to removing the supports. Failure to do so may result in the reel sliding full forward when the supports are CENTER ARM - DOUBLE REEL removed.
  • Page 25 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. D50 CAUTION CAUTION Reel arms must be level prior to removing the reel hydraulic cylinders must stops. Failure to do so may result in reel connected to the reel prior to removing the moving suddenly. stops. Failure to do so may result in the reel sliding full forward when the stops are removed.

  • Page 26: Step 9. Attach Cam Arms

    STEP 9. ATTACH CAM ARMS e. Install bolt (C) in link, and position shim (D) (5/8 in. ID lockwasher on D50) on bolt so that shim is between link and tine bar crank. NOTE Bolts are pre-coated with Loctite® so no further locking method is required.

  • Page 27: Step 10. Install Reel Endshields

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. INSTALL REEL ENDSHIELDS Up to three endshields on each end of some reels DIRECTION were removed for shipping purposes. ROTATION If necessary, re-install shields as follows. CAM END DIRECTION a. Manually rotate reel until the wired endshields are accessible.

  • Page 28: Step 11. Install Crop Dividers

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 11. INSTALL CROP DIVIDERS A. D60 d. Lift forward end of divider until pin (C) at top of divider engages, and closes latch (D). e. Push safety lever (E) down to lock pin in latch. a. At divider storage location, remove shipping wire from crop divider.
  • Page 29 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. D50 a. Remove bolt (A), and washer securing crop d. Install bolt (A), lock-washer, and flat washer. divider to endsheet. Tighten bolt. b. Lift divider to disengage lugs (B) at lower end. e. Check that divider does not move laterally. Adjust bolts (C) as required to tighten divider and remove lateral play when pulling at divider tip.

  • Page 30: Step 12. Install Header Endshields

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 12. INSTALL HEADER ENDSHIELDS Single knife headers are fitted with a hinged endshield on the LH end of the header for easy access to the header drive. The RH end is not hinged, but is still removable. Double knife headers are fitted with hinged endshields on both ends of the header.
  • Page 31 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY h. If required, adjust as follows: 5. Adjust latch assembly (G) to achieve appropriate gap ‘X’ in chart (previous page). 1. Open endshield by pressing against latch in opening at (D) on inboard side of endsheet. 2. Pull shield away from header, and swing it out and back behind the endsheet until the latch (B) engages the hook on the endsheet.

  • Page 32: Non-Hinged Endshield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE GAP ‘X’ B. NON-HINGED ENDSHIELD Degrees ˚F (˚C) in. (mm) 25 (- 4) 1.1 (28) 45 (7) 1.0 (24) 65 (18) 0.79 (20) 85 (29) 0.64 (16) 105 (41) 0.5 (12) 125 (52) 0.32 (8) 145 (63) 0.16 (4) 165 (89) d.

  • Page 33: Step 13. Adjust Transport Lights

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 14. INSTALL OPTIONS Optional attachments and kits may have been supplied with the header, and should be installed at this time. They include all necessary hardware and installation instructions. e. To achieve a snug fit between the aft end of the shield and header frame, loosen bolts (F), and adjust the latch (G) to re-position the shield.

  • Page 34: Step 15. Add Ballast

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 15. ADD BALLAST TOTAL FLUID PER TIRE WEIGHT OF Fluid ballasting of rear caster tires on M Series TIRE SIZE AT 75% FILL BOTH TIRES Windrowers is recommended to provide adequate U.S. Gal. (Liters) lb (kg) * machine stability when using large headers on the windrower.

  • Page 35: Step 16. Pre-Delivery Inspection

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION B. WHEEL BOLT TORQUE STEP 16. PRE-DELIVERY (TRANSPORT AND STABILIZER INSPECTION WHEEL OPTIONS) Check wheel bolt torque is 80 - 90 ft·lbf IMPORTANT (110 - 120 N·m). To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into machine.

  • Page 36: Sickle Drive Belt Tension

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION II. TIMED DRIVE: DK D. SICKLE DRIVE BELT TENSION a. Open endshield. IMPORTANT Timing Belts To prolong belt and drive life, do not over-tighten belt. NON-TIMED DRIVE: SK and DK a. Open endshield. LH SHOWN - RH OPPOSITE b.

  • Page 37: Reel Centering

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION E. REEL CENTERING Double V-Belts: LH Side Only WARNING Stop windrower engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. a. Measure clearance between reels and both endsheets. The clearances should be ”the same” if the reels are centered.

  • Page 38: Draper Tension

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION c. If required, set draper tension as follows: F. DRAPER TENSION The drapers are tensioned after installation at the factory, so should not require adjustment. LOOSEN Draper tension should be just enough to prevent slipping, and keep draper from sagging below cutterbar.

  • Page 39: Skid Shoe Settings

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION G. SKID SHOE SETTINGS H. HEADER LEVELLING The windrower linkages are factory-set to provide WARNING the proper level for the header, and should not normally require adjustment. The float springs Stop windrower engine, and remove key are not used to level the header. before making adjustments to machine.

  • Page 40: Reel Tine To Cutterbar Clearance

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION e. If required, adjust outside reel arms as follows: I. REEL TINE TO CUTTERBAR CLEARANCE a. Adjust fore-aft reel position so that back end of 1. Loosen nut (A). cam disc is approximately between 4 and 5 on 2.

  • Page 41: Draper Seal

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION e. Tap deck (E) to lower deck relative to supports to J. DRAPER SEAL achieve setting recommended above. support (D) using a punch to raise deck relative to support. Tighten deck support hardware (C). g. Tension drapers. Refer to sub-step F. DRAPER TENSION.

  • Page 42: Lubricate Header

    PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION K. LUBRICATE HEADER d. Replace any loose or broken fittings immediately. Refer to the illustrations for lubrication points: e. If fitting will not take grease, remove and clean a. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before thoroughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
  • Page 43 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base. REEL CENTER BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT LH BEARING (1 PLC) DOUBLE REEL ONLY REEL SHAFT RH BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD REEL UNIVERSAL (1 PLC) DOUBLE REEL (1 PLC SINGLE KNIFE / 2 PLCS DOUBLE KNIFE) NOTE...
  • Page 44 PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base. REEL SHAFT LH BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT RH BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not over-grease.

  • Page 45: Manuals

    L. MANUALS a. Open left endshield, and remove plastic tie on manual case. b. Check that case contains the following manuals: DESCRIPTION TYPE FORM D50 and D60 Harvest Headers Operator’s 169441 for Self-Propelled Windrowers Manual D50 and D60 Harvest Header, Operator’s...

  • Page 46: Step 17. Run-Up The Header

    RUN-UP ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS Compare actual pulley rpm with values in the STEP 17. RUN-UP THE HEADER following chart: CAUTION Recommended Knife Drive Speed Range (RPM) Header Size Never start or move the machine until you are Single Knife Double Knife sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

  • Page 47: Step 18. Post Run-Up Checks

    If not, then adjust gap by loosening bolt, and tapping knife head with a hammer. Re-tighten bolt. 2. Adjust guard alignment as follows. The guard straightening tool (MacDon #140135) is available from your MacDon Dealer. UPWARD ADJUSTMENT i. To adjust guard tips upward, position tool as shown, and pull “up”.
  • Page 48 MacDon Inc. 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.
  • Page 49 Model D50 and D60 Harvest Header for Self-Propelled Windrowers Pre-Delivery Checklist - N.A. Perform these checks 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.

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