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MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

16-foot rotary disc pull-type mower conditioner
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R85
16-Foot Rotary Disc Pull-Type Mower
Conditioner
Operator's Manual
169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D
Original Instruction
The harvesting specialists.

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  • Page 1 16-Foot Rotary Disc Pull-Type Mower Conditioner Operator’s Manual 169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D Original Instruction The harvesting specialists.
  • Page 2 Purpose of Supplement After your operator’s manual was printed, a decal was added to the R85 mower conditioner hitch to alert the Operator that the transport lock pin must be in place before transport. Replace the following pages of the R85 Operator’s Manual, MD #169456 Revision D, with the pages provided in this supplement: •...

  • Page 3: Safety Decal Locations

    1 Safety 1.1 Safety Decal Locations Figure 1.1 A - MD #194466 (2 Places) B - MD #194463 (2 Places) C - MD #194465 (2 Places) D - MD #166466 E - MD #113482 F - MD #184385 G - MD #184371 Figure 1.2: Safety Decals 169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D...
  • Page 4 SAFETY Figure 1.3 A - MD #194521 B - MD #184385 C - MD #113482 D - MD #174436 E - MD #194462 (Both Sides) Figure 1.4: Safety Decals 169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D...
  • Page 5 SAFETY Figure 1.5 A - MD #194464 B - MD #113482 C - MD #174436 Figure 1.6: Safety Decals 169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D...
  • Page 6 SAFETY Figure 1.7 A - MD #171281 (Both Sides) Figure 1.8 A - MD #171286 B - MD #171298 169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D...

  • Page 7: Understanding Safety Signs

    SAFETY 1.2 Understanding Safety Signs MD #113482 General hazard pertaining machine operation and servicing CAUTION To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe machine operation: • Read the operator’s manual and follow all safety instructions. If you do not have a manual, obtain one from your Dealer.
  • Page 8 SAFETY MD #171281 Hot fluid under pressure CAUTION • Coolant is under pressure and may be hot. Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Figure 1.11: MD #171281 MD #171286 Lock pull-type hydraulic for transport WARNING • Charge cylinder with oil before towing. •...
  • Page 9 SAFETY MD #174432 Reel hazard WARNING • To avoid injury from fall of raised reel; fully raise reel, stop the engine, remove the key, and engage mechanical lock on each reel support arm before working on or under reel. • Refer to operator’s manual. Figure 1.14: MD #174432 MD #174434 Header hazard...
  • Page 10 SAFETY MD #184371 Open drive hazard WARNING • Guard missing. Do not operate. • Keep all shields in place. Figure 1.17: MD #184371 MD #184372 General hazard pertaining machine operation and servicing CAUTION To avoid injury or death from improper or unsafe machine operation: •...
  • Page 11 SAFETY MD #184385 Pinch hazard WARNING • Keep away. • Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Figure 1.19: MD #184385 MD #184386 Pinch hazard WARNING • Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury. Figure 1.20: MD #184386 MD #184422 Keep shields in place hazard...
  • Page 12 SAFETY MD #190546 Slippery surface WARNING • Do not use this area as a step or platform. • Failure to comply could result in serious injury or death. Figure 1.22: MD #190546 MD #194462 Header crushing hazard WARNING • Install lock before going under unit. Figure 1.23: MD #194462 MD #194463 Rotating blades...
  • Page 13 SAFETY MD #194464 Shut down for service WARNING • Remove key from ignition. • Read tractor and mower manufacturer’s manuals for inspection and maintenance instructions. • Read the windrower and header manuals for inspection and maintenance instructions. Figure 1.25: MD #194464 MD #194465 Rotating cutters WARNING...
  • Page 14 SAFETY MD #194521 Auger entanglement hazard CAUTION • To avoid injury from entanglement with rotating auger, stand clear of header while machine is running. General hazard pertaining machine operation and servicing CAUTION • Read the operator’s manual and follow safety instructions.
  • Page 15 SAFETY MD #247167 Rotating blades WARNING • Disengage power take-off, shut off tractor, and remove key before opening covers. • Listen and look for evidence of rotation before lifting cover. • Rotating cutters may continue to rotate after power is shut off due to inertia.
  • Page 17 2 Preparing Mower Conditioner for Transport Charge the steering circuit as follows: 1. Connect the two hitch-steering cylinder hoses to a tractor hydraulic circuit. 2. Steer the mower conditioner completely to the left, then right. Repeat three or four times. 3.
  • Page 18 PREPARING MOWER CONDITIONER FOR TRANSPORT WARNING • Do NOT tow unless the steering cylinder is fully charged. If steering cylinder is not fully charged, loss of control can result in injury or death. • Do NOT tow without the transport lock in place.. 6.
  • Page 19 PREPARING MOWER CONDITIONER FOR TRANSPORT 10. Check that jack (A) is properly attached in storage position on hitch and secured with pin (B). 11. Ensure tires are properly inflated. 12. Keep slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign, reflectors, and lights clean and visible at rear of mower conditioner. Figure 2.6: Hitch Jack 169456_SUPPLEMENT Revision D...
  • Page 22 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.