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MacDon C Series Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ....................5 1.1 Recognize safety information ................. 5 1.2 Safety label meanings ..................5 1.3 Safety label placement ................... 8 1.4 List of active machine parts ................9 Introduction ..................10 Designation, Operation, Function........... 11 Identification, technical data ............14 4.1 Identification ....................
  • Page 3 Table of contents 10 Harvesting ..................45 10.1 Corn Head Automatic Header Height Control (AHHC) System ....46 11 Maintenance and lubrication ............48 11.1 Frame ......................48 11.2 Auger ......................48 11.3 Auger connecting clutches ................48 11.4 Drive units ....................49 11.5 Input gearboxes ...................

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety 1 Safety 1.1 Recognize safety information WARNING! This is the safety – alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the poten- tial for personal injury. Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs, and respect them fully to avoid accidents leading to se- rious injury or death! WARNING!
  • Page 7 Safety a. Before beginning any maintenance or lubricating, stop the engine of the combine and remove the key! 1.326.703 b. If you stop the combine while the header is lifted, secure the loose working cylinder with the help of the device - dive in- hibitor - fixed to the hydraulic working cylinder of the com- bine to avoid the accidental crash of the header.
  • Page 8 Safety Avoid bruise! The loose and non-fixed header can unexpectedly crash down, so stay away from loose and non-fixed machine! 1.315.439 g. Movable, fixable parts can cause pinching in; these places are signed with this symbol. Do not touch these risky zones until their proper fastening is guaranteed! 1.315.590 h.

  • Page 9: Safety Label Placement

    Safety The drive shaft rotation. 1.332.252-3 m. The total length of the combine with the header on the trailer can exceed the allowed 12.0 or 18.75 meters together, therefore these are oversized vehicles. These oversized ve- hicles with greater length than the allowed can only enter 1.332.251 the road traffic with special permit from the road operator’s.

  • Page 10: List Of Active Machine Parts

    Safety WARNING! Attention! The figure shows only the labels plotted on one side of the header, but in reality the machine must be placed sym- metrically on both sides! If any of the labels are damaged or missing they must be re- placed immediately! 1.4 List of active machine parts Dangerous machine part...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction 2 Introduction Dear CUSTUMER! Thank you for buying our product. We would like to give you some useful infor- mation and assistance for the optimal operation of the adapter. You bought a corn head with a universal frame, constructed according to up-to-date technology. Please carefully read the operator's manual before handling.

  • Page 12: Designation, Operation, Function

    Designation, Operation, Function 3 Designation, Operation, Function The corn-head adapter can be assembled on any type of combine, depending on type it serves to harvest ripe corn sown between 50.8 and 76.2 cm (20-30”) row dis- tance. The detachment of corns from the stalk is carried out by adjacent snapping units. On the illustration below the snapping function of the unit is shown.
  • Page 13 Designation, Operation, Function The adapter of the corn head receives drive from the passing axle of the feeding house of the combine through universal drive shaft or chain shaft coupling. The shaft driven by the combine drives the snapping units directly through a chain drive. The snapping units use chain shaft coupling to transmit drive (to each other).
  • Page 14 Designation, Operation, Function For example: - accident, - alien substance in the stock (irrigation tube, gas tube, etc.) which got into the adapter, - overburden (the safety switches get released), - clogging, blockage, - other breakdown, machine fault, WARNING! The adapter has no specific emergency stop system, its emer- gency stop is activated from the operator box of the combine.

  • Page 15: Identification, Technical Data

    Identification, technical data 4 Identification, technical data 4.1 Identification The corn head is universal, so it can be assembled on some type of combine with a separate kit. These readjusting kits are bolted to the corn head when a machine is ordered.

  • Page 16: Technical Data, Main Parameters

    In operating condition In shipping condition Net weight* Type Width Length Height Width Length Height (kg) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 6R FIX frame 70cm 4299 2970 1410 4299 1100 2430 2140 6R FIX frame 76.2cm 4609 2970 1410 4609 1100 2430...

  • Page 17: Shipping Conditions

    Shipping conditions 5 Shipping conditions All your delivered corn heads are filled with oil, and are mounted on a shipping skid. Check the lubricant level before you take over the corn head! WARNING! The corn head can be lifted with a suitable crane and fork lift. When you choose the elevating equipment you should consider the weight detailed.
  • Page 18 Shipping conditions The cable length should be the same both side! WARNING! Only a cable - which meets the weight of the machine - can be used! When lifting a 12-row corn header use four cables as shown in the photo below! max.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Corn Head On The Combine

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6 Mounting the corn head on the combine After taking off the transport skids: Cut off the shrink-wrap, • Cut the clamping, snouts must be taken down from the machine. • Remove the parking stands (and snouts if attached to corn head) from their stored shipping position and install parking stands in their retracted (transport) position.

  • Page 20: Mounting The Corn Heads On The Combine Is Described Below

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6.1 Mounting the corn heads on the combine is described below. 6.1.1 New Holland; Case AFX; MF 8680; 8780; Gleaner R; Gleaner C; Adjust the position of the latch retainer (1) to ensure that the feeder house lever is fully engaged.

  • Page 21: Claas Mega, Claas Dominator, Claas Lexion

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6.1.3 Claas Mega, Claas Dominator, Claas Lexion If there is a difference between the axis line of the latch axle and that of the hole of the clamping strap of the feeder house, set the clamping strap of the feeder house, then fix the pivot pin.

  • Page 22: Deutz-Fahr

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6.1.6 Deutz-Fahr 6.1.7 Fiat-Laverda...

  • Page 23: Acros

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6.1.8 ACROS Mounting the corn head to the feeder house: 1. Preparing the feeder house for mounting the corn head. 1.1. Remove the frame and the spacer with the drop-in roll from the feeder house.

  • Page 24: Rsm-181

    Mounting the corn head on the combine the corn heads hooks on the frame (7). With the combine go to the corn head and insert the hook pins to the hook holes. Lift the corn head with the feeder house. On the lower part of the corn head, the left and right hooks (8) lift the hook on the consoles (9) insert the pin to the holes(10) and secure with spring pin (11).
  • Page 25 Mounting the corn head on the combine 7. Remove the chain on the right side of the feeder house (9). 8. From the beater (10) remove the safety switch (11) and the holding clamps. 9. From the feeder house frame remove the cover plate (12). 10.
  • Page 26 Mounting the corn head on the combine The beater mechanism during grain or corn harvesting in the feeder: to get the sprockets line up in a plane the feeder sprocket have to be in the following po- sition:...

  • Page 27: Other Steps Following The Securing Of The Adapter On The Combine

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6.2 Other steps following the securing of the adapter on the combine WARNING! DO NOT attempt the following steps until the corn head is properly attached and secured to the combine, and the combine feeder lift cylinder stop is engaged! Remove the lifting bar from the snapping unit.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Electric Snapping Plate Adjuster

    Mounting the corn head on the combine The machines are delivered with drive shafts, which are factory-equipped with shield, as well the corn head drives are mounted with original shields. WARNING! Position the protective shield of the drive shaft, according to the combine’s operator’s manual, after connecting to the feeder drive shaft! To prevent the rotation of the header drive shaft shield, attach both...

  • Page 29: Connecting The Hydraulic System (For Folding Corn Heads)

    Mounting the corn head on the combine 6.4 Connecting the hydraulic system (for folding corn heads) The schematic below illustrates the hydraulic system of the folding corn head. (un- folding, folding) The folding in case all types of combine happens in the combine cabin.

  • Page 30: Mounting To A Different Type Of Combine

    Mounting the corn head on the combine The right order of the cylinders movement during folding is the following: 1. The locking cylinders (D1, D2) and plastic hinged dividers (B1, B2) have to extend until the end positions. 2. After the 1. Point the lifting cylinders (A1, A2) must fold the wings. If the lifting cylinders start before the other cylinders (D1, D2, B1, B2) reach their end position, then the pressure relief valve’s adjuster screw has to be turned a half turn clockwise.

  • Page 31: Setup Procedure

    Setup procedure 7 Setup procedure We suggest a 20 minutes trial run after the initial mounting. After starting the com- bine, the drive of the corn head should be kept in the lowest speed and then run it slowly. Avoid starting the drive on high speed because accelerating the inertia will cause 8-10 times more load than that of a full load and this may cause damage to the drive system and safety clutches.

  • Page 32: Setup Procedure And Adjustment Of The Corn Head

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8 Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8.1 Frame The included parking stands must be always used before the machine is disconnected from the com- bine. Adjust the parking stand position in a way that the distance between the ground and the lower support of the corn head is about 30 cm.

  • Page 33: Drive System

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head To satisfy customer needs, two types of auger are available at the combine feeder: Finger type Auger type 8.3 Drive system The side drive one shaft, or double joint coupling drive (1). The gearbox assembly (2) is combined by the Manufacturer, that the snapping unit input speed for any combine is approx.

  • Page 34: Adjustment Of The Snapping Rolls

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8.4.1 Adjustment of the snapping rolls Three important settings must be observed when installing or adjusting the snapping rolls: 8.4.2 Distance between the snapping roll shafts Adjust the shafts parallel to each other by setting 62mm between the two bearing housings as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 35: Snapping Plate Settings

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8.5 Snapping plate settings The basic factory setting is 27-32 mm. For proper operation, the snapping plate spacing should be 5 mm closer together at the front end than at the rear end. The central snapping plate adjusting mechanism can change the spacing from the nom- inal position 6 mm closer together and 10 mm farther apart.

  • Page 36: Setting The Chain Tension Of The Gathering Chain

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8.7 Setting the chain tension of the gathering chain The sprockets pre-tensioner spring is sized, that it will not require regular adjust- ment or readjustments. 8.8 Gearbox-adjustment of the hex shaft and gear backlash The alignment of gears is correct if their symmetry axes are perpendicular to each other.

  • Page 37: Cardan Shafts

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8.9 Cardan shafts We deliver our machines with cardan shafts provided with friction safety clutch. At the beginning of each harvest season, remove the PTO shaft and grease it! 8.10 Plastic snouts Position the corn head, when mounted on the combine feeder house such that the distance between the skid shoe of the snapping unit and the ground is 8 cm, and with skid shoe of the snout just touching the ground.

  • Page 38: Automatic Header Height Control

    Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head 8.11 Automatic header height control The header height controls electronic structure is fully consistent with the harvester electronics. The calibration process, depending on the combine, should be carried out as it’s described in the operating manual. Transport position Work position The header height controls rubber sliding element is fixed, as its show in the left...
  • Page 39 Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head Remove the snapping rolls along with the guide plates and dust guards! Remove the two countersunk-head screws. Insert the cover plate then secure it with the previously removed screws! Part Name: 4+2R 4+2x2R 6+2x3R number:...
  • Page 40 Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head Install the sunflower kit the way it’s shown on the figure, using 4 pcs of countersunk-head bolt! Countersunk-head bolt Install the chain tensioner and gathering chain again the way it’s show on the figure! Put a retaining ring on the spring, and then secure the ring 80 mm from the bottom of the spring!

  • Page 41: Technical Documentation For Assembling The Sunflower Saver Net

    Technical documentation for assembling the sunflower saver net 9 Technical documentation for assembling the sunflower saver Drill the necessary holes on the upper beam:...

  • Page 42: Assembling The Central Net

    Technical documentation for assembling the sunflower saver net The lengths marked on the figure vary by adapter size. The following table contains them: Hole Ø Cornado Rigid 579 mm 659 mm 30 mm 11 mm Cornado Rigid 973 mm 1053 mm 40 mm 11 mm Cornado Rigid...

  • Page 43: Assembling The Adjustable Net

    Technical documentation for assembling the sunflower saver net Using M8x25 bolts fasten the central net and the side net to the holder. M8 nut 1.331.640 1.379.829 M8 x 25 bolt 9.3 Assembling the adjustable net Using M8x20 bolts fasten the adjustable nets to the side net parts. M8 x 20 bolt M8 nut...

  • Page 44: Mounting The Outer Holders

    Technical documentation for assembling the sunflower saver net 9.4 Mounting the outer holders Replace the pre-built holders: 1.376.721 to 1.379.795; 1.376.722 to 1.379.796 1.379.795 – RH 1.379.796 – LH M8 washer M8 x 30 bolt 9.5 Fastening the side nets Mark the locations of the holes on the plastic covers Drill the holes with the diameter of 9mm Fasten plastic insert nuts...

  • Page 45: Mount The Parts And Fasten Them Together Through The Oval Holes

    Technical documentation for assembling the sunflower saver net 9.6 Mount the parts and fasten them together through the oval holes. . Make sure that the parts compared to each other and to the frame are in a stable position. Lift the feederhouse slowly to ensure that the net doesn’t reach the combine’s cabin’s windscreen.

  • Page 46: Harvesting

    Harvesting 10 Harvesting The corn head is ready for harvesting after completing the preceding instructions in this manual, which refer to Mounting, Set-up and Adjustment Procedure. The corn head should be only used in operating position! WARNING! The construction forming ensures together with the specified daily control and following the security requirements that the stalk shredder knife cannot move from the knife holder.

  • Page 47: Corn Head Automatic Header Height Control (Ahhc) System

    Harvesting If the knives need to be replaced, use the parts catalogue for ordering! Please take into consideration, that with the replacement of the knives, the knife busing and knife bolts also need to be replaced! 10.1 Corn Head Automatic Header Height Control (AHHC) System The AHHC system requires a combine which is equipped with an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) AHHC system.
  • Page 48 Harvesting Normally the following adjustments can be made from (or at) the combine: corn head height above the ground, sensitivity (the amount of sensor movement before the system reacts), speed (how fast should the header move) Required components for installation: In the spare parts catalogue 42.

  • Page 49: Maintenance And Lubrication

    Maintenance and lubrication 11 Maintenance and lubrication Befor you begin any maintenance work on the machine, hang out the start prohibiting orders of the machine, clearly visible. 11.1 Frame The frame of the non-folding machines does not require any special maintenance. The folding mechanism of the folding corn head should be greased with Liton Ep2 or equivalent quality grease once a season.

  • Page 50: Drive Units

    Maintenance and lubrication 11.4 Drive units The drive of the snapping unit can be shaft-driven or double joint coupling driven (see “Setup procedure and adjustment of the corn head”). Grease the cardan cross trough the fitting with Liton Ep2 until it extrudes from the part. 11.5 Input gearboxes There is a 90 degree pinion gear in the input gearbox.

  • Page 51: Drive Connecting Elements

    Maintenance and lubrication “Driven” gearbox, if the “driving” gearbox “Driven” gearbox, if the “driving” gearbox is fixed in the lower position. is fixed in the upper position. The location of the breather also depends on the final position of the gearbox. It is important that the breather is placed on the hole over the theoretic oil level (prefera- bly).
  • Page 52 Maintenance and lubrication Snapping unit main gearbox: Grease filling hole Grease drain hole Stalk chopper gearbox: Oil drain bolt Oil filling hole Procedure to check the oil level: - first screw off the dipstick then wipe it clean, - Put back the dipstick into its place (DO NOT SCREW BACK THE DIPSTICK!), - wait a second and pull out the stick, see the level (The oil level must be in the middle of the min.
  • Page 53 Maintenance and lubrication Chopper knives and their maintenance: WARNING! Check knife (1) condition daily! Never use damaged knives! The radial clearance between knife and bushing should not exceed 1 mm (see figure!), if it does the knife needs to be replaced. Knives must be changed only in pairs because of their high rota- tional speed and balance requirements.

  • Page 54: Snapping Roll

    Maintenance and lubrication 11.7.2 Snapping roll The snapping rolls’ bearings are filled up with Liton Ep2. Depending on usage they will need to be re-greased using the fitting on the top of the roll. Every 250 hours it needs to be re-greased. The tightness of the screws of the snapping rolls must be checked regularly and tightening them if necessary! 11.7.3 Gathering chain...

  • Page 55: Lubrication Chart

    Maintenance and lubrication 11.8 Lubrication chart...

  • Page 56: Electrical Schematics

    Electrical schematics 12 Electrical schematics 12.1 JD electrical schematic...

  • Page 57: Cnh Electrical Schematic

    Electrical schematics 12.2 CNH electrical schematic...

  • Page 58: Agco Electrical Schematic

    Electrical schematics 12.3 AGCO electrical schematic...

  • Page 59: Claas Lexion Electrical Schematic

    Electrical schematics 12.4 CLAAS Lexion electrical schematic...

  • Page 60: Cih 2000 Electrical Schematic

    Electrical schematics 12.5 CIH 2000 electrical schematic...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 13 Troubleshooting In this chapter, the most often occurring problems were listed. Of course all possibilities cannot be listed, so please, if you encounter a phenomenon that is not listed in the ta- ble, or the specified solution proposals prove to be insufficient, please call our customer support! Possible causes Solution suggestions...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Possible causes Solution suggestions Problem 7. Difficulty in keeping the corn head properly on the row. Check row spacing of the corn head. Check the corn stocks and the row spac- ing! Problem 8. The gearbox is very warm. Gearbox has insufficient supply of lubri- Check the gearbox oil level! cant.

  • Page 63: Winter Storage Of The Corn Head

    Winter storage of the corn head 14 Winter storage of the corn head Wash the machine after the harvest is finished, remove the residue of stems. Exam- ine the machine so it can work trouble-free during the next season. Reapply the worn off paint, if you cannot do it, grease the metal construction.

  • Page 64: Warranty, Customer Support, Order Of Spare Parts

    Warranty, customer support, order of spare parts 15 Warranty, customer support, order of spare parts If you have questions regarding the guarantee or the shipping service contact your dealer. As the producer has no influence on lubricating, cleaning, maintenance & storing specifications we do not take responsibility for damage or deterioration caused by incorrect usage (not respecting the operator’s manual, machine is not used accord- ing to its designation) of corn head.

  • Page 65: Environment Protection

    Environment protection 16 Environment protection 16.1 The effects of operation on humans The machine (as a consequence of its dimensions and mainly its function) is full of rotating, moving parts. These elements are sources of danger. To provide safe working conditions respect work protection regulations mentioned in the operating manual completely, do the required maintenance.

  • Page 66: Contact

    Contact 17 Contact ABCDE FD Address: MAGYARORSZÁG, H-5900 Orosháza, Csorvási út 27. Telephone: +36 68 514-600 Fax: +36 68 514-692 E-mail: oros@linamar.com Webpage: www.oros.linamar.hu...

  • Page 67: Inspections

    Inspections 18 Inspections...
  • Page 68 Inspections...

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