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MacDon 5020 Operator's Manual

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Model 5020
POWER TONGUE
WINDROWER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Form 147008 Issue 12/05
Sugg. Retail: $15.00

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  • Page 1 Model 5020 POWER TONGUE WINDROWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Form 147008 Issue 12/05 Sugg. Retail: $15.00...
  • Page 2 Inside Front Cover (blank)

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Your new MacDon Model 5020 Power-Tongue Windrower is designed to cut, condition and lay in windrows, a wide variety of grasses and hay crops. Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given in this manual, your Windrower will work well for many years.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION...........................1 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ......................4 SAFETY Safety Alert Symbol .........................5 Signal Words............................5 Safety Signs...........................6, 7 General Farm Safety........................8 SPECIFICATIONS Windrower ............................. 9,10 Tractor Requirements ........................10 Hardware Torque Specifications.....................11 Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications ..................12 OPERATION Your Responsibilities as an Owner/Operator..................13 To the New Operator ........................13 Preparing the Tractor ........................14 Preparing the Windrower ........................15...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Service Procedures.........................39 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.....................40 Capacities of Enclosed Drives and Reservoir .................40 Bearing Installation..........................40 Closing Drive Shields ........................41 Greasing the Windrower ......................41-44 Center Link Ball Joints ........................44 Spring Pivots ...........................44 Hitch Pin Lock Nut...........................44 Hydraulics...........................

  • Page 6: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS Record the serial number in the space provided. Windrower: Serial number plate (A) is located on the side of the left hand end frame. SERIAL PLATE LOCATION: WINDROWER Tongue: Serial number plate (B) is located at rear of tongue.

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the machine. This symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Carefully read and follow the safety message accompanying this symbol. Why is SAFETY important to you? ·...

  • Page 8: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS • The safety signs reproduced below appear on the windrower at the locations shown on page 7. • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times • Replace safety signs that are missing or become illegible. •...
  • Page 9 SAFETY SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS TONGUE & FRAME BACK TUBE LEFT ONLY LEFT ONLY LEFT & RIGHT (14’ & 16’) LEFT & RIGHT (12’) BACK SIDE OF LEG FOR 12’ LEFT & RIGHT MAIN FRAME HEADER END FRAMES 12’ UNIT 14’ & 16’ UNITS PRIMARY DRIVE SHIELD Form # 147008 Issue 12/05...

  • Page 10: General Farm Safety

    SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY 6. Wear close-fitting clothing The following are general farm safety and cover long hair. Never precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all wear dangling items such types of machinery. as scarves or bracelets. 1.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS 12 FT. 14 FT. 16 FT. Overall Width: Transport Position 13.5 ft. (4103 mm) 15.5 ft. (4713 mm) 17.5 ft. (5323 mm) Field Position 18.1 ft. (5531 mm) 21.1 ft. (6446 mm) 24.1 ft. (7360 mm) Overall Length: Transport Position 20.7 ft.

  • Page 12: Tractor Requirements

    SPECIFICATIONS AUGER 12 FT. 14 FT. 16 FT. Drive Type Chain final drive Overload Protection Hydraulic motor Auger Type 20 in. (508 mm) diameter variable pitch, center feed Auger Speed 245 RPM * CONDITIONER ROLLS Drive Type Drivelines from enclosed oil bath chain drive Roll Type Helical intermeshing steel “V”...

  • Page 13: Hardware Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATION NC Bolt Torque* Bolt...

  • Page 14: Hydraulic Fitting Torque Specifications

    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TIGHTENING HYDRAULIC O-RING FITTINGS* 1. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects. Nut Size Recommended Across Turns to Tighten 2. On angle fittings, back the lock nut off until Thread Flats (after finger Size (in.) Torque Value* tightening) washer bottoms out at top of groove.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN OWNER/OPERATOR CAUTION: 1. It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the windrower. Contact your dealer if an instruction is not clear to you. 2. Follow all safety messages in the manual and on safety signs on the machine.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Tractor

    OPERATION PREPARING THE TRACTOR 1. Select proper tractor size. The minimum power required is: 12 ft. - 60 hp (45 kw) 14 ft. - 75 hp (56 kw) 16 ft. - 90 hp (68 kw) Tractor drawbar capacity must exceed: 12 ft.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Windrower

    OPERATION PREPARING THE WINDROWER 1. Check the tires and inflate if necessary. Recommended pressure is 30 psi (207 kPa). CAUTION: When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and not facing the tire. 2.

  • Page 18: Attaching Windrower To Tractor

    OPERATION ATTACHING WINDROWER TO TRACTOR CAUTION: Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key before working around hitch. CAUTION: Never attach windrower to tractor rear axle or three-point hitch arms. 1. Using the jack, raise windrower tongue to clear the hitch pin in drawbar extension.

  • Page 19: Detaching Windrower From Tractor

    OPERATION ATTACHING WINDROWER TO TRACTOR (cont'd) 5. Connect remote hydraulic hoses as follows: a. Connect the two tongue swing hoses (H) so that when the tractor control is moved forward, the swing cylinder will extend, moving the wind- rower to the right. When the tractor control handle is moved back, the swing cylinder will retract, moving the windrower to the left.

  • Page 20: Break-In Period

    OPERATION BREAK-IN PERIOD 1. After attaching windrower to tractor for the first time, operate the machine slowly for 5 minutes, watching and listening FROM THE TRACTOR SEAT for binding or interfering parts. CAUTION: Before investigating an unusual sound or attempting to correct a problem, shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key.

  • Page 21: Pre-Starting Checks: Annual

    OPERATION BREAK-IN PERIOD (continued) 8. Change wobble box lubricant after 50 hours operation and every 1000 hours (or 3 years) thereafter. See Maintenance/Service section. 9. Change hydraulic oil filter after 100 hours operation and every 250 hours thereafter. See Hydraulics in Maintenance/Service section.

  • Page 22: Pre-Starting Checks: Daily

    OPERATION PRE-STARTING CHECKS Do the following each day before start-up: CAUTION: 1. Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the windrower to be sure no one is under, on or close to it. 2.

  • Page 23: Operate Correctly

    OPERATION OPERATE CORRECTLY CAUTION: 1. Follow all safety and operational instructions given in your tractor Operator's Manual. If you do not have a tractor manual, get one from your dealer and read it thoroughly. 2. Never attempt to start the tractor engine or operate the windrower except from the tractor seat. 3.

  • Page 24: Lift Cylinder Stop (Raising And Lowering The Machine)

    OPERATION LIFT CYLINDER STOP (RAISING AND LOWERING WINDROWER) WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or death from fall of raised machine, always engage lift cylinder stops before going under windrower for any reason. To engage cylinder stops: 1. Raise machine to maximum height by activating remote cylinder control valve in tractor.

  • Page 25: Steering

    OPERATION STEERING Steering the windrower is controlled by the tractor remote hydraulic system. This steering system allows the windrower to follow directly behind the tractor, make a full cut to either side, or any position in between. NOTE: To allow hitch to swing, latch rod must be in field position (D).

  • Page 26: 180° Turn

    OPERATION 180° TURN When cutting back and forth on one side of the field, approximately 50 ft. (15 m) is required at each end of the field to make a 180° turn-around. Proceed as follows: 1. Beginning at position (A), the tractor is guided away from the uncut crop while the windrower is guided straight ahead until cutting through the end.

  • Page 27: Turning Square Corners

    OPERATION TURNING SQUARE CORNERS The following procedure is intended only as a guide to developing a turning procedure for the tractor being used. Specific distances are not given due to the variances in tractor maneuver- ability. 1. As the tractor approaches the corner, guide the tractor sharply away from the crop.

  • Page 28: Lean Bar Position

    OPERATION LEAN BAR POSITION IMPORTANT: To prevent structural damage to the header, do not operate with lean bar removed. Use the lean bar adjustment to accommodate different crop heights. The lean bar should strike the upper portion of the crop, leaning it away from the header and exposing the stalks to the sickle.

  • Page 29: Reel Speed

    OPERATION REEL SPEED For best feeding of the crop into the auger, reel 9 ½" OD 10 ½" OD Reel speed should be just faster than ground speed. Pulley Position Pulley Position Speed This gently sweeps material across the sickle into the auger.
  • Page 30 OPERATION REEL POSITION (continued) NOTE: The reel must be adjusted equally on both sides, both horizontally and vertically. To adjust reel horizontal (fore-aft) position: a. Loosen jam nut (A) on adjuster bolt and two flange nuts (B) at reel drive arm. Loosen adjuster bolt (C) to slacken belt b.

  • Page 31: Cutting Height (Skid Plates)

    OPERATION CUTTING HEIGHT Control cutting height with skid plates, not with the hydraulic cylinder. Having the header "ride" on the skid plates allows the float linkage to float header over obstacles and follow ground contours, rather than supporting the header with the cylinder. NOTE: Lowering the skid plates raises the cutting height.

  • Page 32: Header Angle

    OPERATION HEADER ANGLE Header (or guard) angle can be varied from 6° to 11.5° below horizontal. Choose an angle that maximises performance for your crop and field conditions. A flatter angle provides better clearance in stony conditions while a steeper angle is required in down crops for better lifting action. To adjust header angle: a.

  • Page 33: Header Flotation

    OPERATION HEADER FLOTATION Header flotation springs are normally set so 70 lbs. force (311 N) is required to lift either end of the header just off the ground. In rough or stony conditions, it may be desirable to change setting to 35-50 lbs. (156-222 N) to protect cutting components.

  • Page 34: Roll Gap

    OPERATION ROLL GAP WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine; stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stop before going under machine to examine rolls or for any other reason. Steel rolls "condition" the crop by crimping the stem in several places.

  • Page 35: Forming Shields

    OPERATION FORMING SHIELDS WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from discharge opening. Keep everyone several hundred feet away from your operation. Never direct the discharge toward anyone. Stones or other foreign objects can be ejected with force. The position of the forming shields controls the width and placement of the windrow. The decision on forming shield position (infinite settings between 30 and 92 inches [760 - 2346 mm]) should be based on the following factors: - weather conditions (rain, sun, humidity, wind)

  • Page 36: Haying Tips

    OPERATION HAYING TIPS There is one certainty when making hay - a quick cure will maintain top quality. It is critical to have the cured hay baled as quickly as possible, for two reasons: 1. Every day hay lies on the ground, 5% of the protein is lost. 2.

  • Page 37: Windrow Characteristics

    OPERATION HAYING TIPS (continued) 3. WINDROW CHARACTERISTICS See "Operating Variables" in this section. Control the factors listed to produce a windrow with the following characteristics: a. High and fluffy for good air flow. The movement of air through the windrow is more important to the curing process than direct sunlight.

  • Page 38: Unplugging The Windrower: Sickle

    OPERATION UNPLUGGING THE WINDROWER WARNING: Stop tractor engine and remove key before removing plugged material from windrower. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. If the sickle plugs: 1. Stop forward movement of the tractor and stop the PTO. 2.

  • Page 39: Shut-Down Procedure

    OPERATION SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE CAUTION: Before leaving the tractor seat for any reason: 6. Stop engine and remove key from ignition. 1. Park on level ground if possible. 7. Wait for all movement to stop. 2. Lower the windrower fully. 8. Lock tractor anti-vandalism covers and 3.

  • Page 40: Transporting The Windrower: Flatbed

    OPERATION TRANSPORTING THE WINDROWER: FLATBED CAUTION: following procedure when shipping windrower on a flatbed trailer. 1. Raise header with tractor hydraulics and install lift cylinder stops. 2. Position lean bar to hang vertically downward. Install only one bolt per side. (Remove divider rods, if equipped.) 3.

  • Page 41: Storage Procedure

    OPERATION MAINTENANCE/SERVICE STORAGE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURES Do the following at the end of each operating CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, season: before servicing windrower opening drive covers: 1. Fully lower the windrower. If necessary to CAUTION: service in the raised position, always engage lift cylinder stops.

  • Page 42: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS GREASE Use an SAE Multi-Purpose High Temperature Grease with Extreme Pressure (EP) Performance and containing at least 1.5% molybdenum disulphide. (NLGI Grade 2) Also acceptable is an SAE Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease. HYDRAULIC OIL Use SAE 15W40 complying with SAE specs for API Class SJ and CH-4 engine oil. WOBBLE BOX LUBRICANT In sickle drive wobble box, use SAE 85W-140 gear lubricant (API Service Classification GL-5) ROLL DRIVE CHAIN CASE...

  • Page 43: Closing Drive Shields

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE DRIVE SHIELDS Press a screwdriver against latch in opening at (A) to open the left and right drive shields on the header. CAUTION: Ensure shield lock engages in the open position as shown at (B) before letting go of shield.
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE GREASING THE WINDROWER (continued) 50 Hours: 1. Main Drive Shaft Bearings (A) & (B) 4. Roll Shaft Bearings (G) & (H) - four fittings - two fittings LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE MAIN DRIVE SHAFT BEARINGS ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS 2. Reel Shaft Bearings (C) & (D) - two fittings REEL SHAFT BEARING - LEFT SIDE 3.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE GREASING THE WINDROWER 50 Hours: (continued) 5. Frame-to-Header Pivot (J) - two fittings 7. Tongue Pivot (L) - one fitting 8. Transport Lock Pin (M) - one fitting TONGUE PIVOT & TRANSPORT LOCK PIN FRAME-TO-HEADER PIVOT 9. Auger Drive Jackshaft Bearings (N) 6.

  • Page 46: Center Link Ball Joints

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE GREASING THE WINDROWER (continued) 100 Hours: 1. Wheel Hub Bearings (D) - two fittings WHEEL HUB BEARINGS CENTER LINK BALL JOINTS HITCH PIN LOCK NUT Apply SAE 30 or equivalent lightweight oil to the Check hitch pin nut (C) every 50 hours. Maintain center link ball joints (A) every 50 hours.

  • Page 47: Hydraulics

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE HYDRAULICS The windrower is hydraulically powered using: 1. A self-contained hydraulic system to operate the header functions. 2. The tractor remote system to operate the header lift cylinder and steering cylinder. Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks.

  • Page 48: Hydraulic Oil Filter

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE Pump & Gearbox Matching – Pump (P) and HYDRAULICS: Hydraulic Reservoir (continued) gearbox (G) must be properly matched for 540 or 1000 rpm. If problems arise related to RPM (sickle Change hydraulic oil every 600 hours or 3 years. plugging, vibration etc.), check that components are matched as follows: To drain the reservoir:...

  • Page 49: Sickle And Sickle Drive

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE WARNING: Keep hands clear of the area between guards and sickle at all times. CAUTION: Wear heavy gloves when working around or handling sickles. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM SICKLE Sickle Lubrication Apply SAE 10 or equivalent light weight oil daily (one or two drops per section) along entire length of sickle.

  • Page 50: Sickle Head Needle Bearing Installation

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE (continued) Sickle Head Needle Bearing Installation Using a flat-ended tool (A) with approximately the same diameter as the bearing, push the bearing into the sickle head until the top of the bearing is flush with the step (B) in sickle head. IMPORTANT: O-ring and plug must be in place in sickle head before installing bearing.

  • Page 51: Guards

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE (continued) Guards Check daily that guards are aligned to obtain proper shear cut between sickle section and guard. Sickle sections should contact shear surface of each guard. Align guards with guard straightening tool provided as shown: To bend guard tips up, position tool as shown at (A) and pull up.

  • Page 52: Sickle Drive Belt Tension

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE (continued) Sickle Drive Belt Tension IMPORTANT: To prolong belt and drive life, do not over-tighten belt. To adjust: 1. Loosen nut (A) securing idler pulley. 2. Using a punch or screwdriver in pry holes (B), raise idler until a force of 12 lbs.

  • Page 53: Wobble Box Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE SICKLE AND SICKLE DRIVE (continued) Wobble Box Maintenance Mounting Bolts - Check four wobble box mounting bolts (B) torque after the first 10 hours operation and every 100 hours thereafter. Torque should be 200 ft.lbs. (270 N⋅m). When tightening, start with the side mounting bolts.

  • Page 54: Reel And Reel Drive

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE REEL AND REEL DRIVE Reel Drive Chain Lubrication Lubricate chain daily with a light weight oil (SAE 30). Apply oil to upper edge of lower chain span (A). OIL REEL DRIVE CHAIN Reel Drive Belt Tension IMPORTANT: To prolong drive life, do not over- tighten belt.

  • Page 55: Auger And Auger Drive

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE Auger Position The auger position has been factory set and should not normally require adjustment. For nearly all conditions, the auger performs best when set as close as possible to the stripper bars without rubbing. This is especially important in grass and other crops which have a tendency to wrap.

  • Page 56: Stripper Bars

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE Stripper Bars To adjust: 1. Position auger for clearance to strippers (A) and (B), as shown. Use shims as required at stripper bars (A) and (B). See Parts Catalog. 2. Loosen bolts (H) along upper stripper bar. 1 –...

  • Page 57: Auger Drive Chain Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE AUGER AND AUGER DRIVE (continued) Auger Drive Chain Lubrication Lubricate auger drive chain daily with lightweight oil (SAE 30). Auger Drive Chain Tension To tighten auger drive chain: 1. Loosen idler sprocket mounting bolt (K). 2. Using a punch or screwdriver in pry holes (L), move sprocket upward until deflection at (M) is 1/4 inch (6 mm).

  • Page 58: Rolls And Roll Drive

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ROLLS AND ROLL DRIVE Roll Drive Chain Tension Check chain tension after the first 10 hours operation and every 100 hours or annually thereafter, as follows: 1. Remove rubber plug at left side of chain case. (See "Roll Drive Chain Case Lubricant" below.) 2.

  • Page 59: Roll Timing

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ROLLS AND ROLL DRIVE (continued) Roll Timing For proper conditioning, the rolls must be timed with each steel bar on one roll centered between two bars of the other roll as shown. WARNING: To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine;...

  • Page 60: Roll Drive Chain Removal & Installation

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ROLLS AND ROLL DRIVE (continued) Roll Drive Chain Removal 1. Raise header. Stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stops. 2. Remove bolts securing upper cover (A) to chain case. Loosen clamp bolt (B) and slide the cover down the drive shaft shield. 3.
  • Page 61 MAINTENANCE/SERVICE ROLLS AND ROLL DRIVE (continued) Roll Drive Chain Installation IMPORTANT: To ensure proper chain quality, service with original equipment part only. 1. Feed the chain into chain case. 2. Lift chain up to driver sprocket (H) and engage on first few teeth. 3.

  • Page 62: Wheels And Tires

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel Bolts Check and tighten wheel bolts after the first 1 hour operation and every 100 hours thereafter. Whenever a wheel is removed and re-installed, check torque after one hour of operation. Maintain 120 ft. lbs. (160 N.m) torque. Follow proper bolt tightening sequence shown.

  • Page 63: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE/SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following maintenance schedule is a listing of periodic maintenance procedures, organized by service intervals. For detailed instructions, see the specific headings in Maintenance/Service section. Use "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" as specified under that heading. Service Intervals The recommended service intervals are in hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Recommended intervals are for average conditions.

  • Page 64: Maintenance Record

    MAINTENANCE RECORD ACTION: - Check - Lubricate - Change Hour Meter Reading: Serviced By: Maintenance Procedure BREAK-IN See “Preparing the Windrower” and “Break-In Period” (Pages 15 & 18) for checklist. 10 HOURS OR DAILY Roll Universal Shafts Hydraulic Oil Level Hydraulic Hoses &...

  • Page 65: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION REF. Excessive breakage of Cutting height too low in Raise cutting height with sickle sections or stony conditions. skid plates. guards. Header angle too steep Decrease header angle in stony conditions. Header flotation too Adjust to lighter float heavy in stony setting.
  • Page 66 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION REF. Ragged or uneven Bent or misaligned Align guards for proper cutting of crop. guards causing poor shearing action. (continued) shearing action. Header flotation too Adjust to heavier float light, causing bouncing. setting. Ground speed too fast. Slow down.
  • Page 67 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION REF. Leaving small strip of Ground speed too fast. Slow down. flattened, uncut material. Crowding of the uncut Steer tractor slightly material. away from uncut crop. Reel position incorrect. Move reel forward and down. Sickle sections or Replace worn or broken guards are worn or parts.
  • Page 68 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION REF. Excessive heating of Relief pressure too low. Replace relief valve. hydraulic oil. (* - See your Dealer) Rolls plugging. Roll gap too large for Decrease roll gap. proper feeding. Roll gap too small in thick Increase roll gap.

  • Page 69: Options And Attachments

    OPTIONS & ATTACHMENTS The following attachments and optional equipment are available from your Dealer: ADDITIONAL SKID PLATES WholeGoods order number: B2149 In addition to the standard two outer skid plates, two inner plates may be added for extra control of cutting height and protection of cutting components.

  • Page 70: Stub Guard Conversion Kit

    OPTIONS & ATTACHMENTS STUB GUARD CONVERSION KIT WholeGoods order number: 12’ – B2515 14’ – B2516 16’ – B2517 Stub guards, complete with top guides and adjuster plates are designed to cut tough crops. Installation and adjustment instructions are included with the kit. STUB GUARDS HYDRAULIC HEADER ANGLE KITS WholeGoods order number:...

  • Page 71: Unloading & Assembly

    UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY PREPARE TO UNLOAD CAUTION: avoid injury bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. 1. Move trailer into position and block trailer wheels. 2. Lower trailer storage stands. CAUTION: Unloading equipment must meet or exceed the specified requirements.
  • Page 72 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY UNLOAD TONGUE Attach chain to two brackets (A) on top of tongue. Adjust chain lengths so tongue is lifted evenly. LOWER WINDROWER TO WORKING POSITION 1. Choose an area with level ground. Rest each tire on two 2x4's (side by side) or one 2x6 (B) to provide ground clearance and prevent damage to conditioner shield when windrower is lowered.
  • Page 73 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY INSTALL TONGUE IMPORTANT: If there is more than one machine to be assembled, and they are different sizes (12 ft., 14 ft., 16 ft.) and/or different PTO speeds (540 or 1000), be sure the proper tongue is matched to each unit.
  • Page 74 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY INSTALL WHEELS IN FIELD POSITION 1. Attach front of tongue to tractor drawbar. See “Attaching Windrower to Tractor” in Operation section. If tractor is not available, block front of tongue securely. WARNING: Ensure block at front of tongue is wide and stable enough to prevent tipping off of block when rear of unit is jacked up to install wheels.
  • Page 75 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL 1. Attach barrel end (A) of shift cylinder to bracket on hitch. Attach rod end (B) to bracket on frame tube. Secure pins with cotter pins (installed below brackets). NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen a hose fitting to allow extension of cylinder rod.
  • Page 76 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL 5. Attach lights to left and right frame legs as follows: a) Insert light support tube through welded tube on header frame. NOTE: Left and right lights are different. Ensure light support tube angles towards rear of unit with light outboard, as shown.
  • Page 77 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL 8. Remove shipping material (strapping, wood blocks and foam wrap) that secures the components at the front of the tongue. Mount pump (S) in storage position at front of tongue. 9. Install quick coupler tips (matching the tractor to be used) on the remote hydraulic hoses.
  • Page 78 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY INSTALL HOOD AND DEFLECTORS 1. Loosen 5/8 nut (A) at center link adjusting bolt. 2. Loosen three 1/2 x 1 inch carriage bolts securing hood to frame at left, right and center. Swing top hood assembly into field position and fasten to main frame with 1/2 x 1 inch carriage bolts and serrated flange nuts at (B), seven places.
  • Page 79 UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY ADJUST HEADER ANGLE AND FLOAT Mechanical Center Link – Adjust header angle by adjusting center float link to center of slot (A). Hydraulic Header Angle – Adjust header angle by positioning hydraulic cylinder near center of gauge (B). Adjust header float.

  • Page 80: Index

    INDEX PAGE PAGE Assembly............69 Lean Bar Position...........26 Attaching the Windrower ....... 16 Lubricants, recommended......40 Attachments ..........67 Auger Drive Chain Lubrication ...... 55 Auger Drive Chain Tension ......55 Auger Position ..........53 Maintenance Record ........62 Maintenance Schedule ........61 Ball Joints, center link........
  • Page 81 INDEX PAGE Safety (continued) - Signs ............6 - Storage Procedure ........39 - Transporting ..........37 - Your Responsibilities........ 13 Serial Number Locations ......... 4 Service Procedures ........39 Shields, closing ..........41 Shut-Down Procedure ........37 Sickle Drive Belt Replacement ...... 50 Sickle Drive Belt Tension ......
  • Page 82 Model 5020 Mower Conditioner Windrower Pre-Delivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your customer. See the Operator's Manual for adjustment details. CAUTION: Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety related messages which bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices.

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