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MacDon D50 Operator's Manual

Harvest headers for self-propelled windrowers
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 ® D50 and D60 Harvest Headers For Self-Propelled Windrowers OPERATOR’S MANUAL Part #169441 Revision C...
  • Page 2 This Manual contains instructions for “SAFETY”, “OPERATION”, and “MAINTENANCE/SERVICE” information for your ® new MacDon Models D50 and D60 Harvest Header for self-propelled windrowers. ® D50 HARVEST HEADER ® D60 HARVEST HEADER...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    They are designed to serve a dual function in your grain, hay, and specialty crop harvesting operation. Teamed with your self-propelled windrower power unit and optional hay conditioner, D50 and D60 Harvest Headers will cut and lay crop into uniform fluffy windrows.

  • Page 4: Model And Serial Number

    2 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER NOTE: Right hand (RH) and Left-hand (LH) designations are determined from the Operator’s position, facing forward. Record the Model Number, Serial Number and Model Year of the Header, and Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer Wheel Option (if installed), on the lines below: HEADER MODEL___________SERIAL NUMBER________________YEAR______ Serial Number Plate is located on the left hand endsheet, near the knife drive motor.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

      7.13 DELIVERY OPENING/DECK SHIFT ....................53     7.13.1 Delivery Opening: D60 ........................ 53     7.13.2 Delivery Opening: D50 ........................ 54     7.14 DOUBLE WINDROWING ........................55     7.14.1 Hydraulic Deck Shift ........................55    ...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section/Title Page     7.16.5 Driving on Windrow ........................58     7.16.6 Raking And Tedding ........................58     7.16.7 Chemical Drying Agents ......................59     7.17 DRAPER DEFLECTORS ........................60     7.17.1 Deflector Replacement ........................ 60  ...
  • Page 7 Reel Centering .......................... 122     8.9.4 Reel Drive Chain: D60 ......................123     8.9.5 Reel Drive Chain: D50 ......................127     8.9.6 Reel Drive Sprocket: D60 ......................128     8.9.7 Reel Drive Sprocket: D50 ......................129  ...

  • Page 8: Safety

    If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign.  Safety signs are available from your MacDon Dealer Parts Department. 3.3.1 SAFETY SIGN INSTALLATION a. Be sure installation area is clean and dry.

  • Page 9: Safety Sign Locations

    SECTION 3. SAFETY 3.3.2 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS 3.3.2.1 3-Panel Safety Signs: North America BACK TUBE #134070 BACK TUBE - BOTH ENDS #109843 D60 20 FT D60 15 FT BACK TUBE & DECKS - BOTH ENDS #172147 Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 10 SECTION 3. SAFETY 3-Panel Safety Signs: North America (Cont’d) D50, D60 - 25, 30, 35, 40, FT BACK TUBE #134070 BACK TUBE - BOTH ENDS #109843 D50, D60 - 30, 35, 40 FT D60 25 FT BACK TUBE BOTH ENDS...
  • Page 11 SECTION 3. SAFETY 3-Panel Safety Signs: North America (Cont’d) BOTH ENDS - DOUBLE KNIFE LEFT END - SINGLE KNIFE #142909 LH & RH REEL ARMS #174633 LH & RH REEL ARM #42122 REEL ARMS #174633 Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 12 SECTION 3. SAFETY 3.3.2.2 2-Panel Safety Signs: North America and Export FRONT TRANSPORT LEG TOW-BAR #193147 #129261 D50/D60 - 25, 30, 35 FT, D60 - 40 FT TOW-BAR #193113 Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 13 SECTION 3. SAFETY 2-Panel Safety Signs: North America and Export (Cont’d) UPPER CROSS AUGER #174682 LH & RH VERTICAL KNIFE #174684 Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 14 SECTION 3. SAFETY 2-Panel Safety Signs: North America and Export (Cont’d) BOTH ENDS #113482 BOTH ENDS - DOUBLE KNIFE BOTH ENDS #174436 LEFT END - SINGLE KNIFE #184371 Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 15 SECTION 3. SAFETY 3.3.2.3 2-Panel Safety Signs: Export BACKTUBE #174474 BOTH ENDS #113482 D60 20 FT D60 15 FT BACKTUBE & DECKS #174434 Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 16 SECTION 3. SAFETY 2-Panel Safety Signs: Export (Cont’d) D50, D60 - 25, 30, 35, 40 FT BOTH ENDS #113482 BACK TUBE - BOTH ENDS #174474 D50, D60 - 30, 35, 40 FT D60 25 FT BACK TUBE - BOTH ENDS...
  • Page 17 SECTION 3. SAFETY 2-Panel Safety Signs: Export (Cont’d) BOTH ENDS - DOUBLE KNIFE LEFT END - SINGLE KNIFE #184371 REEL ARMS #174632 LH & RH REEL ARM #174432 REEL ARMS #174632 Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 18: General Safety

    SECTION 3. SAFETY 3.4 GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION  The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of  machinery. Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of  emergencies. Protect yourself.
  • Page 19 SECTION 3. SAFETY  Use only service and repair parts made or approved by the equipment manufacturer. Substituted parts may not meet strength, design, or safety requirements.  Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications may impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life. ...

  • Page 20: Definitions

    SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS 4 DEFINITIONS TERM DEFINITION American Petroleum Institute ASTM American Society of Testing And Materials Cab-Forward Windrower operation with the Operator and cab facing in the direction of travel Cab Display Module Double Knife Double Windrow Attachment Engine-Forward Windrower operation with the Operator and engine facing in the direction of travel Integrated Speed Control N-DETENT...

  • Page 21: Component Identification

    SECTION 5. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 5 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION REEL CAM DRAPERS CENTER REEL ARM PICK-UP REEL TINES PROP HANDLE HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS REEL PROP REEL FORE-AFT CYLINDER REEL ENDSHIELDS TRANSPORT LIGHT CROP DIVIDER ROD SKID SHOE CROP DIVIDER WOBBLE BOX REEL LIFT CYLINDER REMOVEABLE ENDSHIELD Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    SECTION 6. SPECIFICATIONS 6 SPECIFICATIONS D50 / D60 HEADER MODEL HEADER SIZE 15 FT 20 FT 25 FT 30 FT 35 FT 40 FT OVERALL Transport (Reel Full 96 (2438) Aft) With CA20 Adapter Width (Inches (mm)) 255.1 315.1 375.1 435.1...
  • Page 23 REEL Drive Hydraulic From Windrower Hydraulic Oil Supply Speed 0 - 62 rpm Quantity of Tine Tubes D50 - 5, 6 / D60 - 9 5 / 6 65 in. Effective Reel Diameter (1650 mm) 30.2 - 31.5 in. Finger Tip Radius Range...

  • Page 24: Operation

    CAUTION  It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the header. Contact your MacDon Dealer if an instruction is not clear to you.  Do not allow riders on windrower.  Follow all safety messages in the manual and on safety signs on the machine.

  • Page 25: Header Attachment/Detachment

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 4. Move hose bundle (A) from tractor around 7.3 HEADER hose support on header. ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT KNIFE DRIVE 7.3.1 ATTACHMENT ELECTRICAL Refer to your M Series Windrower Operator’s Manual for procedures to mechanically attach the CASE DRAIN header to the self-propelled windrower. (DOUBLE KNIFE) Refer to the following procedures for electrical and hydraulic connections.

  • Page 26: Detachment

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.3.2 DETACHMENT a. Fully lower the reel. b. Disconnect the reel hydraulics as follows: 1. Push in lock button (G), and pull handle (H) to disengage multi-coupler (E) from header b. Connect reel hydraulics (E) as follows: receptacle.
  • Page 27 SECTION 7. OPERATION c. Disconnect header drive hydraulics as follows: 1. Disengage and rotate lever (C) counter clockwise to “fully up” position. 2. Disconnect electrical connector from header. 3. Disconnect hoses from header as follows: Line up slot (J) in collar with pin (K) on connector.

  • Page 28: Break-In Period

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.5 PRE-SEASON CHECK BREAK-IN PERIOD Perform the following the beginning of each a. After attaching header to windrower for the first operating season: time, operate the machine with reel drapers and sickle running slowly for 5 minutes, watching and listening FROM THE OPERATOR'S SEAT for CAUTION binding or interfering parts.

  • Page 29: Daily Start-Up Check

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.7 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE 7.6 DAILY START-UP CHECK Do the following each day before start-up: CAUTION CAUTION Before leaving the windrower seat for any reason:   Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Park on level ground if possible. Keep children away from machinery.

  • Page 30: Header Controls

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.8 HEADER CONTROLS CAUTION Be sure all bystanders are clear of machine before starting engine or engaging any header drives. See your Windrower Operator's Manual for identification of in-cab controls for:  Header Drive Clutch  Header Height ...

  • Page 31: Reel Props

    To disengage reel props, raise reel, push outside arm props (A) back against reel arm. For split reel headers, move lock (C) to outboard position. D50 Header a. Raise reel to maximum height. b. Move props (A) to “engaged” position. NOTE...

  • Page 32: Header Set-Up

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.11 HEADER SET-UP Use the following table as a guideline for setting the pick-up reel and the header. Settings other than those suggested can be made to suit various crops and conditions not covered here. Example shown below: Canola, leave long stubble, heavy crop.
  • Page 33 SECTION 7. OPERATION CAM SETTING REEL REEL NUMBER HEADER SETTING POSITION REEL FINGER PATTERN (Finger Speed ANGLE REFERENCE NUMBER Gain) 6 or 7 Middle (20%) 3 or 4 Variable (20%) 6 or 7 Middle (30%) 3 or 4 Variable (30%) Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 34 SECTION 7. OPERATION CAM SETTING REEL REEL NUMBER HEADER SETTING POSITION REEL FINGER PATTERN (Finger Speed ANGLE REFERENCE NUMBER Gain) 6 or 7 Middle (35%) 2 or 3 Variable (35%) Maximum (35%) Variable (35%) Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 35 SECTION 7. OPERATION CAM SETTING REEL REEL NUMBER HEADER SETTING POSITION REEL FINGER PATTERN (Finger Speed ANGLE REFERENCE NUMBER Gain) 6 or 7 Middle Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 36: Header Operating Variables

    SECTION 7. OPERATION The proper setting requires ‘balancing’ the 7.12 HEADER OPERATING VARIABLES amount of header weight carried by the Float and the stabilizer wheels. Satisfactory function of the header in all situations requires making proper adjustments to suit CAUTION various crops and conditions.
  • Page 37 SECTION 7. OPERATION 4. Lower header to desired cutting height using 2. Adjust left wheels as follows: windrower controls, and check spring length as shown. Re-adjust wheels as required to achieve range. Release IMPORTANT Lock Continuous operation with excessive spring compression 12.6 in +/- 1.0 (i.e.

  • Page 38: Header Float

    SECTION 7. OPERATION Inner Skid Shoes 7.12.1.2 Cutting On The Ground Cutting on the ground is controlled with a combination of skid shoes, header angle, and float adjustment, and not with the header lift cylinders. Having the header "ride" on the skid shoes allows the float linkage to float the header over obstacles and follow ground contours, rather than supporting the header with the cylinder.

  • Page 39: Header Angle

    SECTION 7. OPERATION The following table summarizes the adjustment 7.12.3 HEADER ANGLE range: Header angle is the angle between the drapers ground, adjustable GUARD HEADER DRAPER accommodate crop conditions and/or soil type. WIDTH ANGLE ANGLE Guard angle is the similar to header angle which is the angle between the guard upper surface and 15 FT the ground.

  • Page 40: Reel Speed

    Windrower Operator’s Manual for adjustment details. 7.12.4.1 Optional Reel Drive Sprockets: D60 Sprockets are available as an option to the factory installed sprocket. See your MacDon Dealer Parts Department to order sprockets. Refer to Section 8.9.6 Reel Drive Sprocket: D60 for installation details.

  • Page 41: Ground Speed

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.5 GROUND SPEED Ground speed should be such that the sickle can Higher ground speeds require heavier float cut crop smoothly and cleanly, while giving the settings to prevent excessive bouncing. This will desired delivery of material to the opening. result in increased cutting component damage.

  • Page 42: Draper Speed

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.7.1 Knife Speed Guidelines 7.12.6 DRAPER SPEED RECOMMENDED KNIFE a. The draper speed is controlled with the windrower SPEED RANGE (RPM) CDM (Cab Display Module). Refer to your Self- HEADER Propelled Windrower Operator’s Manual. SIZE (Single Knife (Double Knife b.
  • Page 43 SECTION 7. OPERATION 20 and 25 Foot Single and Double Knife GROUND SPEED (km/hr) 11.3 12.9 14.5 1750 1700 1650 1600 20-25 FT DRAPER 1550 DK GROUP A RANGE 1500 DK GROUP B RANGE 1450 SK GROUP A RANGE 1400 SK GROUP B RANGE 1350 1300...
  • Page 44 SECTION 7. OPERATION 35 Foot Single and Double Knife GROUND SPEED (km/hr) 11.3 12.9 14.5 1550 1500 1450 35 FT DRAPER 1400 DK FLAX MAX 1350 DK CEREALS MAX/FLAX MIN DK CEREALS MIN 1300 SK FLAX MAX 1250 SK CEREAL MAX/FLAX MIN SK CEREAL MIN 1200 1150...

  • Page 45: Reel Height

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.8 REEL HEIGHT The back edge of the reel cam disc is the gauge Depending on crop height, adjust reel height to indicator. carry material through the sickle onto the drapers.  For straight standing crop, center the reel Operate windrower hydraulics as required.
  • Page 46 SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.9.1 Mechanical Adjustment: Fore-Aft 7.12.9.3 Fore-Aft Cylinder Position The reel can be moved approximately nine inches WARNING further aft by re-positioning the cylinders on the reel arms. Stop windrower engine, and remove key a. Position reel so support arms are horizontal, stop before making adjustments to machine.
  • Page 47 SECTION 7. OPERATION c. Re-position right arm cylinder (Double Reel) as follows: RIGHT ARM - DOUBLE REEL 1. Remove bolts (L) that secure aft plate (M), and remove the plate. 5. Lift the aft end of the cylinder out of support assembly, and retract the cylinder so that cylinder center port fitting (K) engages the support assembly.
  • Page 48 SECTION 7. OPERATION NOTE Loosen hose fitting allow movement of cylinder rod. Be sure to re-tighten the hose fitting after cylinder installation. 4. Re-install plates (M) and (O) with bolts (L) and (N) respectively. d. Re-position right arm cylinder (Single Reel) as follows: 5.
  • Page 49 SECTION 7. OPERATION e. Re-position left arm cylinder (Double and Single Reel) as follows: LEFT ARM - SINGLE and DOUBLE REEL 1. Loosen fitting (A) to allow it to rotate when cylinder is re-positioned. 2. Remove the bolt (B), nut, and spacer (C) that secures the cylinder to the reel arm.

  • Page 50: Reel Tine Pitch

    SECTION 7. OPERATION  Cam Positions 3 and 4: Mainly used to 7.12.10 REEL TINE PITCH leave long stubble. Allows the reel to reach forward and lift the crop across the knife and IMPORTANT onto the drapers. The further forward the The following describes the concept reel, the higher the cam angle should be.
  • Page 51 SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.10.3 Cam Adjustment WARNING Stop windrower engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. a. Loosen bolt (D) on clamp securing cam disc to reel arm. a.

  • Page 52: Crop Dividers And Rods

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.11.2 Crop Dividers 7.12.11 CROP DIVIDERS AND RODS Crop dividers are removable to suit the installation of a vertical knife at each end of the 7.12.11.1 Divider Rods header, and to decrease the transport width. Divider rods are removable. The rods are suitable when crop is running “down”, while the crop DANGER dividers without the rods are better in standing...
  • Page 53 SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.12.11.2.2 Installation a. Raise header, stop engine, remove key, and engage lift cylinder lockouts. Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. a. Open/remove header endshield. b. Open/remove header endshields. Refer to Section 8.4 ENDSHIELDS. b. At divider storage location, lift divider to disengage lugs (E) at lower end, and then lower it slightly to disengage pin (F) from endsheet.
  • Page 54 SECTION 7. OPERATION Check that divider does not move laterally. d. Position crop divider as shown by locating lugs Adjust bolts (J) as required to tighten divider, and (B) in holes in endsheet. remove lateral play when pulling at divider tip. g.

  • Page 55: Delivery Opening/Deck Shift

    The D60 Harvest Headers with manual deck shift can also provide a range of windrow widths. Refer to Section 7.13.1 Delivery Opening: D60. The D50 Harvest Header center delivery opening can be set to provide narrow, medium, and wide windrows.

  • Page 56: Delivery Opening: D50

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.13.2 DELIVERY OPENING: D50 Both decks can be shifted manually, and can be positioned to set the delivery opening at three widths;  WIDE 76 in. (1925 mm)  MEDIUM 74 in. (1875 mm)  NARROW 67.5 in. (1715 mm) The decks are factory-set at the ‘MEDIUM’...

  • Page 57: Double Windrowing

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.14.2 MANUAL DECK SHIFT 7.14 DOUBLE WINDROWING Both decks can be shifted manually, and can be positioned to deliver the crop from the right or left end, and the center. WARNING Stop windrower engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine.
  • Page 58 SECTION 7. OPERATION RIGHT DECK MOTOR NOTE If right deck is moved, loosen clamp on plastic sleeve at right deck drive motor so that hoses (C) can be reversed. Re-tighten clamp. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 59: Windrow Types

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.15 WINDROW TYPES  Good Curing - a loose, open windrow for There are three basic criteria by which the quality better drying. of a windrow is measured:  Good Weatherability - a well-formed  Weight Distribution - heads and stalks windrow that supports heads off the ground distributed evenly across full width of and holds together in extreme weather...

  • Page 60: Haying Tips

    The following information may be useful when e. Cutting hay perpendicular to the direction of the using the D50 and D60 Harvest Headers in hay prevailing winds is also recommended. crops. 7.16.4 WINDROW CONFIGURATION 7.16.1...

  • Page 61: Chemical Drying Agents

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.16.7 CHEMICAL DRYING AGENTS Hay drying agents work by removing wax from legume surfaces, enabling water to escape and evaporate faster. However, treated hay lying on wet ground will also absorb ground moisture faster. Before deciding to use a drying agent, costs and benefits relative to your area should be carefully evaluated.

  • Page 62: Draper Deflectors

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.17 DRAPER DEFLECTORS D60 single knife headers are equipped with rubber deflectors that are attached to the inboard side of the endsheets to prevent material from falling through the gap between the endsheet and the draper. In some cases material hesitates on the deflectors, and will not flow onto the draper.

  • Page 63: Knife Head Shield

    The shield(s) and mounting hardware are available from your MacDon Dealer, and are installed as follows: IMPORTANT c. Locate knife head shield (A) against endsheet as Shields should be removed when shown.

  • Page 64: Header Levelling

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.20 UNPLUGGING CUTTERBAR 7.19 HEADER LEVELLING a. Stop forward movement of the machine, and Windrower linkages are factory-set to provide the disengage header drives. proper level for the header, and should not b. With header on ground, back up several feet, and normally require adjustment.

  • Page 65: Upper Cross Auger

    SECTION 7. OPERATION a. Lower header to ground, stop engine, and 7.21 UPPER CROSS AUGER remove key. WARNING Stop engine, and remove key before removing plugged material from header. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. The cross auger helps deliver very bulky crops across the header onto the windrow.

  • Page 66: Transporting Header

    7.22 TRANSPORTING HEADER Headers with the Slow Speed Transport/Stabilizer WARNING Wheel option can be towed behind a properly configured MacDon windrower or an agricultural Do not drive windrower with header attached tractor. Refer to the Windrower Operator’s on a road or highway at night, or in conditions Manual.

  • Page 67: Converting From Transport To Field Position

    SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.22.2.2 Towing The Header 7.22.3 CONVERTING FROM TRANSPORT TO FIELD POSITION CAUTION a. Block tires to prevent header rolling, and unhook from towing vehicle. THIS IS INTENDED AS SLOW SPEED b. Remove tow-bar as follows: TRANSPORT. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury and or machine damage caused by loss of control: ...
  • Page 68 SECTION 7. OPERATION 1. Locate larger end of one section of tow-bar in cradle (K) on header back-tube. 2. For clevis end of tow-bar, secure in support (L) on endsheet with hitch pin (M). Secure with lynch pin. 3. Install rubber strap (N) on cradle. 4.
  • Page 69 SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.22.3.1 Front Wheels To Field DANGER Release To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised header, Lock stop engine, remove key, and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under header for any reason. a.
  • Page 70 SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.22.3.2 Rear Wheels To Field TRANSPORT TO FIELD - LH WHEEL a. Pull pin (G) at left wheel, swivel wheel clockwise, and lock with pin (G). TRANSPORT TO FIELD - RH WHEEL Release At right cutterbar wheel, pull pin (N) on brace (P), disengage brace from cutterbar, and lower the brace against axle (Q).
  • Page 71 SECTION 7. OPERATION IMPORTANT Check that wheels are locked, and that handle is in “locked” position. FIELD POSITION - LH SIDE FIELD POSITION - RH SIDE m. The conversion is complete when the wheels are as shown. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 72: Converting From Field To Transport Position

    SECTION 7. OPERATION c. Place suspension assembly in “full upward” 7.22.4 CONVERTING FROM FIELD TO location (E) in leg, and lower handle (F) to lock. TRANSPORT POSITION Raise header fully, and proceed as follows: DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised header, stop engine, remove key, and engage header lift cylinder stops before going under header...
  • Page 73 SECTION 7. OPERATION 7.22.4.2 Right Side Wheels To Transport Release Lock FIELD TO TRANSPORT - LH WHEEL h. Left wheel is now in “transport position” as shown in illustration. FIELD TO TRANSPORT - RH SIDE a. At wheels at the right end of header, remove hairpin (A) from latch.

  • Page 74: Storage

    Oil sickle components to prevent rust. Check for worn or broken components, and repair or order replacements from your MacDon Dealer. Attention to these items right away will save time and effort at beginning of next season.

  • Page 75: Maintenance And Servicing

    Service recommendations in your Windrower Instruction Manual, and the Parts Catalog that are Operator's Manual. available from your MacDon Dealer.  Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as 8.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING scarves or bracelets.

  • Page 76: Maintenance Specifications

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.3 MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS 8.3.1.2 Metric Bolts 8.3.1 RECOMMENDED TORQUES STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE*  BOLT Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in 10.9 DIA. chart, unless otherwise noted throughout this "A" lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m manual.
  • Page 77 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.3.1.4 O-ring Type Hydraulic Fittings 8.3.1.3 Flare Type Hydraulic Fittings FITTING FLARE LOCKNUT WASHER O-RING GROOVE BODY FLARESEAT SEAT a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. c.
  • Page 78 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING a. Check components to ensure that the sealing 8.3.1.5 O-ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, Fittings nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material. b. Apply lubricant (typically Petroleum Jelly) to O-ring and threads.

  • Page 79: Roller Chain Installation

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.3.3 SEALED BEARING INSTALLATION 8.3.2 ROLLER CHAIN INSTALLATION a. Clean shaft, and coat with rust preventative. CAUTION Stop engine, and remove key from ignition before leaving Operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a pet could engage an idling machine.

  • Page 80: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.3.4 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used.  Use clean containers to handle all lubricants.  Store in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. LUBRICANT SPEC.

  • Page 81: Endshields

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.4 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 82 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING To achieve a snug fit between the aft end of shield and header frame, loosen bolts (G), and adjust latch (H) to re-position shield. d. Adjust endshield to achieve the gap ‘X’ between the front end of the shield and the header frame, in accordance with this chart.

  • Page 83: Non-Hinged

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.4.2 NON-HINGED 8.4.2.1 Adjustments NOTE Plastic endshields are subject to a. To remove expansion or contraction depending on endshield, press large temperature variations. Latch pin against latch can be adjusted to compensate for opening at (A) on dimensional changes.

  • Page 84: Lubrication

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5 LUBRICATION CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing header or opening drive covers, follow procedures in Section 8.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING. Refer to Section 8.3.4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for recommended greases. SAMPLE GREASE DECAL The greasing points are marked on the machine by decals showing a grease gun (A), and grease e.
  • Page 85 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING LUBRICATION POINTS 8.5.2 (Cont’d) NOTE: REEL BEARING LUBE INTERVALS - 500 HOURS OR ONCE PER SEASON - WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. REEL CENTER BEARING (1 PLC) REEL DRIVE CHAIN (1 PLC) DOUBLE REEL ONLY DOUBLE REEL SHOWN - SINGLE REEL SIMILAR REEL SHAFT RH BEARING (1 PLC) REEL UNIVERSAL (1 PLC)
  • Page 86 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING LUBRICATION POINTS 8.5.2 (Cont’d) 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) Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 87 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING LUBRICATION POINTS 8.5.2 (Cont’d) NOTE: LUBE INTERVALS - 250 HOURS OR ONCE PER SEASON - WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2). Lithium Base. RIGHT SIDE - WHEEL AXLE (2 PLCS) LEFT SIDE WHEELS RIGHT SIDE WHEELS WHEEL BEARINGS (2 PLCS BOTH SIDES)
  • Page 88 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING LUBRICATION POINTS 8.5.2 (Cont’d) High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2). Lithium Base. FRAME/WHEEL PIVOT (1 PLC) BOTH SIDES NOTE prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not over-grease.
  • Page 89 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING LUBRICATION POINTS 8.5.2 (Cont’d) High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2). Lithium Base. KNIFE DRIVE SHAFT - DK (BOTH SIDES) 15 PUMPS MINIMUM KNIFE DRIVE BEARING - DK (BOTH SIDES) UPPER CROSS AUGER - 1 PLC UPPER CROSS AUGER - 2 PLCS UPPER CROSS AUGER - 2 PLCS...

  • Page 90: Oiling Requirements

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5.3 OILING REQUIREMENTS Refer to the following illustration to identify the various locations that require lubrication. See Section 8.3.4 Recommended Fluids Lubricants for proper oil. LUBRICATE WITH WD40® (OR EQUIVALENT) BETWEEN LOWER HOLE AND END OF DIPSTICK WOBBLE BOX (CHECK OIL LEVEL WITH OIL SICKLE DAILY EXCEPT TOP OF WOBBLE BOX HORIZONTAL)

  • Page 91: Hoses And Lines

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5.4 HOSES AND LINES Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks. WARNING  Avoid high-pressure fluids. Escaping fluid can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

  • Page 92: Hydraulic Schematics

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5.5 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS Refer to the appropriate schematic that suits your machine. 8.5.5.1 Double Reel D60 Harvest Header Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 93 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5.5.2 Single Reel D50 and D60 Harvest Header Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 94 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5.5.3 Double Knife: Hydraulic Deck Shift D60 Harvest Header Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 95 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.5.5.4 Single Knife - Manual Deck Shift D50 Harvest Header Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 96: Electrical

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.6 ELECTRICAL a. Use electrical tape and wire clips as required to prevent wires from dragging or rubbing. b. Keep lights clean, and replace defective bulbs. c. To replace light bulbs: 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove screws from fixture, and remove plastic lens.

  • Page 97: Sickle And Sickle Drive

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.1 SICKLE SECTIONS SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE Check daily that sections are firmly bolted to the CAUTION sickle back, and are not worn or broken. Damaged or worn sections leave behind uncut To avoid personal injury, before servicing plants.

  • Page 98: Sickle Removal

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.2 SICKLE REMOVAL WARNING Stand to rear of sickle during removal to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when handling sickle. a. Stroke sickle to its outer limit, and clean area around sickle head.

  • Page 99: Sickle Installation

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.5 SPARE SICKLE (SINGLE KNIFE 8.7.4 SICKLE INSTALLATION HEADERS) WARNING Stand to rear of sickle during installation to reduce risk of injury from cutting edges. Wear heavy gloves when handling sickle. IMPORTANT Align guards, re-set sickle hold-downs while replacing sickle.

  • Page 100: Sickle Guards

    Pointed Guards: Single Knife To align guards, proceed as follows: The guard straightening tool (MacDon part #140135) is To replace pointed guards in single knife D50 and available from your MacDon Dealer: D60 Harvest Headers, proceed as follows: a. Stroke the sickle so that sickle sections are spaced midway between the guards.
  • Page 101 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING d. Check and adjust clearance between hold-down 8.7.6.2.2 Pointed Guards: Double Knife and sickle. Refer to Section 8.7.7 Sickle Hold- Downs. Refer to previous section for typical guard replacement. 8.7.6.2.3 Stub Guards: Single Knife The guard near the center of the double knife Stub guards, complete with top guides and header, where the two sickles overlap, requires a adjuster plates are designed to cut tough crops.
  • Page 102 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.6.2.4 Stub Guards: Double Knife Refer to previous section for typical guard replacement. The guard at the center of the double knife header, where the two sickles overlap, requires a slightly different replacement procedure. To replace the center guard or center top guide, proceed as follows: NORMAL CENTER...

  • Page 103: Sickle Hold-Downs

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING c. After adjusting all hold-downs, run header at a 8.7.7 SICKLE HOLD-DOWNS low engine speed, and listen for noise due to insufficient clearance. Insufficient clearance will Check daily that sickle hold-downs are set to also result in overheating of sickle and guards. prevent sickle sections from lifting off guards, but Re-adjust as necessary.

  • Page 104: Sickle Drive Belts: Non-Timed Drive

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.8 SICKLE DRIVE BELTS: NON-TIMED 8.7.8.2 Removal DRIVE a. Loosen sickle drive belt using procedure in previous section so that belt (C) can be slipped This section applies to single knife headers, and off drive pulley. to 40 FT double knife headers with non-timed b.

  • Page 105: Sickle Drive Belts: Timed Drive

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING c. Tighten nuts (A) on idler mounting bracket. 8.7.9 SICKLE DRIVE BELTS: TIMED DRIVE This section applies to 35 FT and smaller double knife Model D60 Harvest Headers with timed drives. For single knife headers and non-timed double knife headers, refer to Section 8.7.8 Sickle Drive 0.02 - 0.04 in.
  • Page 106 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.9.1.3 Installation: Left End Timing Belt a. Locate timing belt (M) onto drive pulley (N). d. Loosen two bolts (H) on sickle drive mounting bracket. e. Turn adjuster bolt (J) to loosen the two V-belts (K), and remove belts.
  • Page 107 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.9.1.5 Removal: Left End V-Belts Tighten two bolts (G) on the endsheet. Refer to illustrations opposite. g. Slide idler (P) up until most of the belt slack is taken up. Tighten idler nut (F). a. Loosen two bolts (A) on endsheet. h.
  • Page 108 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.9.2.3 Installation: Right End Timing Belt 8.7.9.2 Right End Drive CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, follow procedures in Section 8.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING. 8.7.9.2.1 Tension Adjustment: Timing Belt IMPORTANT To prolong belt and drive life, do not over-tighten belt.
  • Page 109 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.9.3 Sickle Drive Timing Double knife D60 Harvest Headers 35 FT and smaller require that the sickles are properly timed to move in opposite directions. To adjust the sickle timing, proceed as follows: a. Remove the right sickle drive belt. Refer to Section 8.7.9.2.2 Removal: Right End Timing Belt.

  • Page 110: Wobble Box

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.10 WOBBLE BOX 8.7.10.3 Pulley Removal CAUTION To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, follow procedures in Section 8.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING. 8.7.10.1 Mounting Bolts Check four wobble box mounting bolts (B) torque after the first 10 hours operation, and every 100 hours thereafter.
  • Page 111 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.10.5 Wobble Box Installation d. Slide pitman arm (D) onto output shaft. e. Slide arm up or down on shaft until it “just” a. Position wobble box with locating tab (C) at contacts knifehead (0.010 in. (0.25 mm) gap) (E). original position, and install four bolts (B).
  • Page 112 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.7.10.6 Changing Oil NOTE Change wobble box lubricant after the first 50 hours operation and every 1000 hours (or 3 years) thereafter. a. Raise header to allow a suitable container to be placed under wobble box drain to collect oil. b.

  • Page 113: Drapers

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING b. If required, set draper tension as follows: 8.8 DRAPERS CAUTION LOOSEN To avoid personal injury, before servicing machine or opening drive covers, follow procedures in Section 8.1 PREPARATION FOR SERVICING. 8.8.1 DRAPER TENSION ADJUSTMENT TIGHTEN Draper tension should be just enough to prevent slipping and keep draper from sagging below...

  • Page 114: Replacing Split Draper

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.8.2 REPLACING SPLIT DRAPER 8.8.2.2 Draper Installation The draper should be replaced or repaired if it is torn, missing slats, or cracked. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason.

  • Page 115: Replacing Endless Draper

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.8.3 REPLACING ENDLESS DRAPER The draper should be replaced or repaired if it is torn, missing slats, or cracked. CAUTION To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason.
  • Page 116 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING g. Install nuts (D), and tighten. 8.8.3.2 Endless Draper Installation h. Adjust draper tension. Refer to Section 8.8.1 Draper Tension Adjustment. a. Insert a pry bar (E) through draper, and locate bar in hole in deck located at approximately the deck “mid-point”.

  • Page 117: Draper Alignment

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.8.4 DRAPER ALIGNMENT Each draper deck has one fixed roller and one spring-loaded roller. The spring-loaded roller is located at the same end of the deck as the draper tensioner. Both rollers can be aligned by adjuster rods so that the draper tracks properly on the rollers.

  • Page 118: Draper Roller Maintenance

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.8.5.2 Drive Roller Installation 8.8.5 DRAPER ROLLER MAINTENANCE DANGER Draper rollers have non-greaseable bearings. The external seal should be checked every 200 Engage header lift cylinder stops and reel hours (or more frequently in sandy conditions), to props before working under header or reel.
  • Page 119 8.8.5.5 Draper Roller Bearing/Seal Replacement NOTE Seal (D) is not included in D50 header. a. Remove roller assembly. Refer to Section 8.8.5.1 Drive Roller Removal or Section 8.8.5.3 Idler Roller Removal. d. Remove bolts (A) and washer at ends of idler roller.
  • Page 120 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING d. Install bearing and seal as follows: 0.55 - 0.59 in. (14 - 15 mm) 0.12 - 0.16 in. (3 - 4 mm) 1. Install bearing assembly (E) into roller by pushing on outer race of bearing. bearing is fully positioned when the 0.55 inch (14 mm) dimension is achieved.

  • Page 121: Deck Height

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Adjust as follows: 8.8.6 DECK HEIGHT DANGER To prevent material from entering drapers and cutterbar, maintain deck height so that draper runs just below cutterbar with maximum 1/32 in. Engage header lift cylinder stops and reel (1 mm) gap, or with draper deflected down props before working under header or reel.

  • Page 122: Reel And Reel Drive

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9 REEL AND REEL DRIVE 8.9.1.1 Clearance Measurement CAUTION DANGER To avoid personal injury, before servicing To avoid bodily injury or death from header or opening drive covers, follow unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine, procedures in Section 8.1 PREPARATION stop engine, remove key, and engage lift FOR SERVICING.

  • Page 123: Reel Frown Adjustment

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.2 REEL FROWN ADJUSTMENT 8.9.1.2 Reel Clearance Adjustment The reel has been adjusted at the factory to provide more clearance at the center of the reel DANGER than at the ends (‘frown’) to compensate for reel flexing.

  • Page 124: Reel Centering

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.3 REEL CENTERING 8.9.3.2 Single Reel Headers The reel should be centered between the 8.9.3.1 Double Reel Headers endsheets. The reels should be centered between the endsheets. a. Loosen bolt (A) on each brace (B). b.

  • Page 125: Reel Drive Chain: D60

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.4 REEL DRIVE CHAIN: D60 8.9.4.1 Tension Adjustment DANGER To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason. a. Lower header, raise reel, and engage reel props . SINGLE REEL - D60 ONLY c.
  • Page 126 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.4.2 Replacing Drive Chain: D60 Single 8.9.4.3 Drive Chain: D60 Double Reel Reel a. Remove reel drive cover. Refer to previous section. DANGER To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason.
  • Page 127 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING c. Loosen RH reel arm brace by loosening bolt (L) 8.9.4.3.1 Disconnecting Reel Drive (Method 1): on back-tube. d. Move RH reel “sideways” to separate reel tube and the U-Joint (K). e. Remove the chain. a.
  • Page 128 Locate ends of chain on sprocket. DIRECTION OF ROTATION c. Install pin connector (A) (not available as a MacDon part) into chain, preferably from the sprocket backside. d. Install connector (B) onto pins. e. Install spring clip (C) onto front pin (D) with closed end of clip in direction of sprocket rotation.

  • Page 129: Reel Drive Chain: D50

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.5.2 Removal: Drive Chain 8.9.5 REEL DRIVE CHAIN: D50 DANGER 8.9.5.1 Tension Adjustment To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, DANGER always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason.

  • Page 130: Reel Drive Sprocket: D60

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT 8.9.6 REEL DRIVE SPROCKET: D60 Do not use pry bars and/or hammer to remove sprocket. This will damage CAUTION the motor. Use a puller if sprocket does not come off by hand. To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under 8.9.6.2 Installation: Drive Sprocket...

  • Page 131: Reel Drive Sprocket: D50

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.7 REEL DRIVE SPROCKET: D50 CAUTION To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason. 8.9.7.1 Removal: Drive Sprocket a. Lower header, raise reel, and engage reel props.

  • Page 132: Reel Drive U-Joint: D60

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.8 REEL DRIVE U-JOINT: D60 CAUTION To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason. 8.9.8.1 Removal: U-Joint a. Lower header, raise reel, and engage reel props. b.

  • Page 133: Reel Drive Motor: D60

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.9 REEL DRIVE MOTOR: D60 8.9.9.2 Installation: Drive Motor Refer to illustrations opposite. DANGER a. Position hydraulic motor on motor mount (C), and install four countersunk bolts (D) through To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, holes (E) and slots (F) in chain case into mount.

  • Page 134: Reel Drive Motor: D50

    Remove reel drive cover. Refer to Section 8.9.5 Reel Drive Chain: D50. c. Loosen chain (A), and remove drive sprocket (B). Refer to Section 8.9.7 Reel Drive Sprocket: D50. d. Disconnect hydraulic lines (C) at motor fittings. Cap or plug open ports and lines.

  • Page 135: Reel Speed Sensor

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.11 REEL SPEED SENSOR To adjust and replace the self-propelled windrower reel speed sensor, proceed as follows: CAUTION To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason. WARNING Stop engine, and remove key before making adjustments to machine.

  • Page 136: Reel Tines

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.12 REEL TINES 8.9.12.2 Installation: Steel Tines IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Ensure tine tube is supported at all Keep reel tines in good condition. times to prevent damage to the tube or Straighten or replace as required. other components.
  • Page 137 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.12.3 Removal: Plastic Fingers 8.9.12.4 Installation: Plastic Fingers INSTALLATION a. Remove screw (A) with Torx-Plus 27 IP socket wrench. a. Position finger on rear of finger tube, and engage lug at bottom of finger in lower hole in finger tube. b.

  • Page 138: Tine Tube Bushings

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.13 TINE TUBE BUSHINGS CAUTION To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised reel, always engage reel props before going under raised reel for any reason. Lower header, raise reel fully, and engage reel stops. 8.9.13.1 Bushing Removal: 6 and 9 Bat Pick-Up 3.
  • Page 139 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING g. Install bushing clamps as follows: 3. Slide tine tube to expose bushing. Remove bushing halves (H). 8.9.13.2 Bushing Installation: 6 and 9-Bat Pick- Up Reels 1. Spread clamp (C), and slip over tine tube IMPORTANT Ensure tine tube is supported at all adjacent to flangeless end (J) of bushing.
  • Page 140 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.13.3 Bushing Removal: 5-Bat Pick-Up Reels a. Remove bushings at cam end disc as follows: 3. Slide tine tube outboard to expose bushings. Remove bolt (F) from tine (or remove plastic finger) next to arm if required so that tube can slide through arm.
  • Page 141 SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.9.13.4 Bushing Installation: 5-Bat Pick-Up Reels a. At center disc and left end disc, position bushing halves (G) on tine tube so that lug in each bushing half locates in hole in tine tube. b. Slide tine tube inboard (towards cam end) to locate bushing in reel arm.

  • Page 142: Transport System

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.10.3 TIRE INFLATION 8.10 TRANSPORT SYSTEM Check tire pressure daily. Maintain pressures Optional equipment on 30, 35, and 40 FT recommended in following table, but never headers. exceed maximum pressure specified on the tire: 8.10.1 WHEEL BOLT TORQUE YEAR TIRE...

  • Page 143: Maintenance Schedule

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following maintenance schedule is a listing of IMPORTANT periodic maintenance procedures, organized by Recommended intervals service intervals. Regular maintenance is the average conditions. Service best insurance against early wear and untimely machine more often if operated under breakdowns.

  • Page 144: Interval Maintenance

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.11.2 INTERVAL MAINTENANCE INTERVAL SERVICE FIRST USE Refer To Section 8.11.1 BREAK-IN INSPECTIONS (previous page). 1. Check Wobble Box Mounting Bolts. 2. Check Wobble Box Lubricant Level. 6. Check Reel Drive Chain Tension. 3. Check Sickle Drive Belt Tension. 7.

  • Page 145: Maintenance Record

    SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8.11.3 MAINTENANCE RECORD  - Check  - Lubricate  - Change ACTION: Hour Meter Reading Date Serviced By Refer To Section 8.11.1 Break-In Inspections. FIRST USE 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY  Reel Drive Chain Tension ...

  • Page 146: Troubleshooting

    Install long divider rods or Flows Over Divider Rod, 7.12.11 insufficient separation. floating dividers. Builds Up On Endsheets. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 147: Cutting Action And Sickle Components

    Tangled / tough to cut crop. Install stub guards. 10.3 Reel too far back. Move reel forward. 7.12.9 * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 148 Straighten or replace. 8.7.6 Worn sickle head pin. Replace. 8.7.3 Sickle Back Breakage. 8.7.2 & Dull sickle. Replace. 8.7.4 * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 149: Reel Delivery

    Connect chain. 8.9.4 & 8.9.5 Reel Motion Uneven Under Excessive slack in reel drive Tighten chain. No Load. chain. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 150 Stop reel before plugging reel operation. becomes excessive. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 151: Header And Drapers

    Material Wrapping At Upper Crop conditions do not require Remove beater bars. 7.21 Cross Auger Beater Bars. beater bars. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 152: Cutting Edible Beans

    Manually clean the bottom of cutterbar off the ground. cutterbar when accumulation gets unacceptable. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 153 Reel finger pitch not aggressive aggressiveness 7.12.10 enough. (cam position). Reel too far forward of cutterbar Re-position reel. 7.12.9 C-section. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...
  • Page 154 7.12.9 of the ground. * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 155: Windrow Formation

    Uneven Windrow (Any Crop draper in bunches. Condition). Reel too low. Raise reel. 7.12.8 Reel too fast. Reduce reel speed. 7.12.4 * See your MacDon Dealer. ** Refer to Windrower Operator’s Manual. *** Refer to Windrower Technical Service Manual. Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 156: Options And Attachments

    Available as an attachment for use with selected sizes of D50 and D60 Harvest Headers. The stabilizer wheels help stabilize the header in Available as an attachment for use with D50 and field conditions that would otherwise cause the D60 Harvest Headers. They are recommended...

  • Page 157: Lodged Crop Reel Finger Kit

    SECTION 10. OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 10.6 LODGED CROP REEL FINGER KIT 10.8 UPPER CROSS AUGER KIT Available as an attachment for use with D50 and Available as an attachment for use with D50 and D60 Harvest Headers. D60 Harvest Headers.

  • Page 158: Draper Extension Kit

    Installation and adjustment instructions are Available as an attachment for use with D50 and included with the kit. D60 Harvest Header. The rice dividers attach to the LH and RH 10.15 HYDRAULIC DECK SHIFT...

  • Page 159: Hay Conditioner

    Installation and adjustment instructions are included with the kit. Available as an attachment for use with D50 and D60 Harvest Headers. The rock retarder kit keeps rocks from rolling past the cutterbar and onto the drapers.

  • Page 160: Unloading And Assembly

    Refer to header specific instruction for unloading, assembly and set-up procedures that are included with your shipment, according to the following table: MANUAL SHIPPING DESTINATION HEADER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER NORTH AMERICA 169007 D50 and D60 Harvest Header for Self-Propelled Windrowers EXPORT 169261 Form 169441 Revision C...

  • Page 161: Index

    Double Windrowing ............55 Maintenance and Servicing ........... 73 Draper Manual Deck Shift ............55 endless ..............113 Delivery Opening - D50 ..........54 Draper Deflectors ............60 Delivery Opening - D60 ..........53 replacement .............. 60 Metric Conversions ............78 trimming ..............
  • Page 162 INDEX Rice Divider Kit ............156 Swath Forming Rods ........... 156 Rock Retarder Kit ............157 Tedding ................58 Roller Chain ..............77 Tine Tube Bushings Safety installation ..............137 2-Panel Decals ............10 replacement ............. 136 3-Panel Decals ............7 Tines decal locations .............

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