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MacDon 1000 Operator's & Parts Manual

MacDon 1000 Operator's & Parts Manual

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  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Your new bale carrier is designed to retrieve and transport a wide range of round bales. Sizes that can be accommodated range from 4’ (1.2 m) diameter to 6’ (1.8 m) diameter in a variety of hay crops as well as small grain and flax straw. This manual contains useful information regarding operation, safety, and maintenance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................3 SAFETY ............................5 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL....................5 SIGNAL WORDS ......................5 SAFETY SIGNS ........................6 GENERAL SAFETY ......................7 SPECIFICATIONS ........................9 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ....................10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.....................11 LOADING ARM ASSEMBLY...................13 OPERATION..........................17 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN OWNER/OPERATOR ..........17 TO THE NEW OPERATOR.....................18 HYDRAULIC/ELECTRICAL CONTROL................18 ATTACHING BALE CARRIER TO TRACTOR..............19...
  • Page 4 SILAGE BAGGER (OPTIONAL) ....................37 OVERVIEW ........................37 INSTALLATION.......................38 SETTING YOUR BALER....................40 OPERATION ........................40 APPENDIX – TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SILAGE ............42 PARTS ...........................43-59 TANDEM AXLE .......................43 FRAME..........................45 CARRIER ........................47 DRIVE ASSEMBLY ......................49 PUSHER ASSEMBLY .....................51 HYDRAULIC/ELECTRICAL ....................53 DECALS..........................55 RPU..........................57 RPU HYDRAULICS......................59 SILAGE BAGGER (OPTIONAL) ..................61 SCHEMATICS ..........................63 INDEX ............................64...

  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the bale carrier. 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? THREE BIG REASONS: ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL ACCIDENTS COST...

  • Page 6: Safety Signs

    CAUTION RELEASE ONLY FOR FIELD WORK. 21877 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating BALE LIFT ARM Model 1000 14,800 lbs (6700 kg) HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD Model 1100/2000 29,600 lbs (13400 kg) - Relieve pressure on system before repairing or adjusting. - Wear proper hand and eye protection when DANGER searching for leaks.

  • Page 7: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. 1. Protect yourself. When assembling, operating and servicing machinery, wear all the protective clothing and personal safety devices that COULD be necessary for the job at hand.
  • Page 8 6. Wear close-fitting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. 7. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from moving parts. Never attempt to clear obstructions or objects from a machine while the engine is running. 8.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS: Length: 43’ (13.1 m) Deck Length: 36’ (11.0 m) Width: 8’ 6” (2.6 m) Weight (empty): 4,400 lbs (1,995 kg) CAPACITY: GVW: 14,800 lbs (6,713 kg) 8 – 4’ bales 7 – 5’ bales TIRES: 11L x 15 - 6 ply, rib implement, load range D (max. load 3,744 lbs at 60 psi for speeds less than 25 mph) 6 bolt hubs with twine guards Heavy duty wheels...

  • Page 10: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION The serial number plate is located on the left side of the FRONT CROSSMEMBER. Please record the serial number in the space provided. 1000 Bale Carrier: BALE CARRIER SERIAL PLATE LOCATION Silage Bagger (optional): BAGGER SERIAL PLATE LOCATION...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The bale carrier is usually shipped fully assembled from the manufacturing plant. However, some components may have been dismantled to reduce shipping costs and it is normally the dealer’s responsibility to complete assembly. If your unit requires assembly please follow the assembly instructions outlined below. CAUTION: Make sure area is clear of obstructions, well lit, and has sufficient room for safe assembly.
  • Page 12 4. Bolt FRONT BRACES to the underside of SUBFRAME using 1/2” x 1-1/2” grade 5 bolts. BOLT FRONT BRACES TO SUBFRAME 5. Bolt REAR BRACES to the underside of SUBFRAME REAR CROSSMEMBER using 1/2” x 1-1/2” grade 5 bolts. BOLT REAR BRACES TO SUBRFRAME AND REAR CROSSMEMBER 6.

  • Page 13: Loading Arm Assembly

    HARNESS coupler to CROSSMEMBER HARNESS. INSTALL LAMP ASSEMBLIES LOADING ARM ASSEMBLY Model 1000 Bale Carriers can be equipped with either a “Fixed Loading arm” or the fully hydraulic “Rotating Pick Up arm” (RPU). FIXED ARM NOTE: The “Fixed Loading arm” may also be equipped with the optional 1/4 turn bale deflector.
  • Page 14 5/16" X 6-1/2" BOLTS 3. 1/4 Turn Deflector assembly: Attach the 1/2" X 1-1/2" SET SCREWS RIGHT BALE DEFLECTOR to the outside BALE FORK with 5/16” x 6-1/2” bolts (heads forward) and 1/2” x 1-1/2” set screws. INSTALL BALE DEFLECTOR ROTATING PICK UP ARM (RPU) The Rotating Pick Up arm is designed to automatically pick up the bale, rotate it 90°...
  • Page 15 3. Connect 68” hose from tee on SOLENOID CHECK VALVE to male connector on pilot check valve assembly. 68" HOSE SOLENOID CHECK VALVE 4. Connect 102” hose from rod end port of 80" HOSE the ROTATE CYLINDER and #2 port of the sequence valve to straight male 102"...
  • Page 16 CONVERTING FIXED ARM TO RPU place to prevent CHAIN from dislodging. 1. Remove existing Fixed Loading arm. Remove the RPU from its shipping pallet and connect ROTATING BALE LIFT ARM to front and second crossmembers using LIFT ARM PIN supplied. Secure with 3/8” x 2-1/2”...

  • Page 17: Operation

    OPERATION YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN OWNER/OPERATOR CAUTION: 1. It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the bale carrier. 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 18: To The New Operator

    TO THE NEW OPERATOR It's natural for an operator to be anxious to get started with a new machine. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the bale carrier by reading this manual and all safety signs before attempting operation. Study the operating procedures so you will know what to expect. HYDRAULIC/ELECTRICAL CONTROL •...

  • Page 19: Attaching Bale Carrier To Tractor

    ATTACHING BALE CARRIER TO TRACTOR CAUTION: Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and remove key before working around hitch. CAUTION: Never attach bale carrier to rear axle or three point hitch arms. Use only the drawbar. Make sure tractor size is adequate (60 hp or greater) and drawbar is capable of supporting the torque whether empty or loaded.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Right Wheels

    place before operating the bale carrier. ADJUSTING RIGHT WHEELS The wheels on the right side of the carrier can be adjusted to prevent the FRAME from lifting when loading heavy bales. The right TANDEM AXLE should be SET SCREW FOR positioned close to its outermost limit only AXLE ADJUSTMENT when loading the heaviest hay bales.

  • Page 22: Carrier Operation

    CARRIER OPERATION WARNING: When transporting on public roadways use amber flashers day or night. Do not tow over 20 mph (32 km/h) when loaded. CARRIER CONTROLS The control handle (attached to the top of the tractor’s hydraulic lever) is fitted with one (1) button type switch.

  • Page 23: Loading Bales

    LOADING BALES DANGER: Make sure area is clear before lowering BALE LIFT ARMS. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. The bale lift arm is used to load bales onto the right side of the carrier. NOTE: Before loading bale the PUSHER must be positioned at the FRONT of the carrier deck.
  • Page 24 To pick up bales that are placed “End bales “on the go”. on”, drive so that the inner arm of the loading fork is against the inner edge of the bale. The bale will then be loaded onto the carrier in the same direction as it was picked up.

  • Page 25: Bale Pusher Operation

    BALE PUSHER OPERATION Start PUSHER and move bale far enough to the rear to provide room to load another bale (NOTE: lower Loading Arm before operating PUSHER). Return PUSHER all the way to the front. The PUSHER is activated by operating the separate hydraulic lever. NOTE: There is a hydraulic bypass valve that provides protection for the system when the pusher hits the front stop.
  • Page 26 DO NOT RUN PUSHER ALL THE WAY TO THE END, THE RESULTING SHOCK LOAD MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO DRIVESHAFT OF THE CABLE DRUM AND CABLE. If PUSHER requires excessive force to unload bales we recommend that the top of REAR LIMIT CABLE MARKER the CARRIER BEAMS and GUIDE RAIL be painted with a graphite paint such as Slip Paint...

  • Page 27: Transporting Carrier

    TRANSPORTING CARRIER 1. A tractor with a minimum of 60 hp (45 kW) and adequate braking capacity to safely control 14,800 lbs. (6,713 kg) GVW trailer load is required to tow the carrier. WARNING: 2. Do not tow over 20 mph (32 kph) when loaded.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Place all controls in neutral, stop engine, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or repairing bale carrier. following sections detail regular inspections and adjustments. IMPORTANT: Service intervals should be increased when operating in extreme or difficult conditions.

  • Page 29: Hydraulic System

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WARNING: To prevent serious injury or death from high-pressure fluid: • Relieve pressure on system before repairing, adjusting or disconnecting hydraulic components. • Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard instead of hands. •...

  • Page 31: Wheels/Tires

    5. If the CHAIN and/or sprockets are removed, ensure that they are reinstalled correctly (the sprockets should all be aligned and the CHAIN must ride on top of the CHAIN TIGHTENER SPROCKET). 6. Repaint top of CARRIER BEAMS regularly with Slip Plate (available from your dealer) to reduce friction, especially when handling heavier bales.

  • Page 32: Cable

    Bale Carriers equipped with a Rotating Pick Up arm have one additional grease fitting located at the hinge point. HINGE FITTING HINGE POINT GREASE FITTING NOTE: The CABLE DRUM bearings are sealed and normally do not require greasing. CABLE 1. Inspect CABLE and PULLEY at the start of each season. Replace frayed or worn CABLES. The CABLE should be cleaned and lubricated with a dry type wire rope lubricant.
  • Page 33 Insert the CABLE and (coming from the TOP of the DRUM underneath the bottom of the 4” pulley on the PUSHER) pull CABLE around to the top of the pulley, then insert CABLE at top of pulley on CABLE TIGHTENER BRACKET and pull it around to the bottom of this pulley.
  • Page 34 7. Form loose end of CABLE in U-shape and insert cable end through holder in CABLE SWIVEL. Secure with WEDGE. NOTE: The free end of the CABLE must be at the bottom of the CABLE SWIVEL with WEDGE and HOLDER to the inside. 8.

  • Page 35: Storage

    STORAGE END OF SEASON 1. Check for worn or damaged parts and replace, if necessary. To avoid costly delays, please contact your dealer for replacement parts long before the start of the next season. 2. Store the bale carrier in a clean, dry, sheltered area. 3.

  • Page 36: During The Season

    DURING THE SEASON 1. At the end of each day of operation park the bale carrier in a clean, dry, sheltered area. 2. Lubricate areas requiring daily lubrication. 3. Remove any build up of hay or straw. BALE STORAGE 1. Bale rows should be placed in an open, flat and well-drained area. If possible, place the bales with their ends parallel to the prevailing wind (this means that the wind will travel in the same direction as the twine wraps).

  • Page 37: Silage Bagger (Optional)

    The silage bagger is designed to work with Model 1000 and 1100 series bale carriers. There are three basic methods of operation: 1. With the bagger locked in place, you can load in the field and place each load individually.

  • Page 38: Installation

    INSTALLATION To prepare your bale carrier to receive the bagger, release cable tension and attach the two SKID HOOKS using 1/2” x 1-1/4” bolts. Attach the LOCKING PLATE to the rear crossmember using U CLAMPS. Also install the special SLIDE RAILS (optional) on the bale carrier to reduce friction from damp bales.
  • Page 39 If you choose either method one or two, the bagger remains attached to the bale carrier. First, lower the upper sections of the BAG DRUM by using the hand winch. Carefully install the specially folded plastic tube on the holding drum. Be sure it is neatly placed. We recommend that the inside layer only extend two inches past the end of the holding drum.

  • Page 40: Setting Your Baler

    SETTING YOUR BALER Remember, the moisture range of the bale should be 40 to 55 percent. The bale diameter must be carefully controlled to maximize efficiency of the system. On the one hand, you want to make bales as large as possible yet not so large that they will not go through the BAG DRUM and/or the plastic tube itself.
  • Page 41 METHOD 2: Method two is similar to one except that instead of hauling directly from the field, bales are loaded on the bale carrier with a front end loader. This method has a tendency to stretch bales out of shape, especially if a spear type loader attachment is used.

  • Page 42: Appendix - Tips For Successful Silage

    APPENDIX – TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SILAGE Baling: 1. Between 40 to 50 percent moisture. 2. Reduce ground speed, make tight bales, use hard core baler. 3. Pickup and bag, when possible, within 12 hours. 4. Do not stand behind bales when unloading. Storage: 1.

  • Page 43: Parts

    PARTS TANDEM AXLE...
  • Page 44 TANDEM AXLE PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53051 TANDEM AXLE 53004 15 x 8 - 6 BOLT RIM 85 PSI 53005 6 BOLT WHEEL HUB 53006 SHIELD 53027 HUB CAP 18916 9/16" WHEEL BOLT 53007 OUTER BEARING 30702 INNER BEARING 53008 OIL SEAL 53187 11L x 15 TIRE 53618...

  • Page 45: Frame

    FRAME...
  • Page 46 FRAME PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53122 SHORT CYLINDER PIN 53105 HOSE HOLDER 53062 HITCH 53063 FRONT CROSSMEMBER 53051 TANDEM AXLE 53106 TANDEM AXLE LOCATOR 53052 ROLLBAR 53110 ARM CUSHION 53053 SUBFRAME 53054 LEFT HITCH BEAM 53055 RIGHT HITCH BEAM 53056 HITCH CROSSMEMBER 53057 AXLE BEAM 53058...

  • Page 47: Carrier

    CARRIER...
  • Page 48 CARRIER PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53121 AXLE PIN 53064 OUTSIDE BEAM 53065 GUIDE RAIL RIGHT BALE LIFT ARM ASSEMBLY 53067 RIGHT BALE LIFT ARM 53068 LEFT BALE FORK 53069 RIGHT BALE FORK 53122 SHORT CYLINDER PIN 53123 LIFT ARM PIN 53321 SAFETY LATCH RIGHT ROTATING PICKUP UNIT (see pages 54-57) 53070...

  • Page 49: Drive Assembly

    DRIVE ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 50 DRIVE ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53077 DRUM GUARD BRACKET 53112 DRIVE SPROCKET (#60 - 14 TEETH) 53111 CABLE DRUM SPROCKET (#60 - 60 TEETH) 53079 CABLE DRUM 53080 CABLE SPACER 53113 CHAIN TIGHTENER SPROCKET (#60 - 13 TEETH) 53081 CHAIN TIGHTENER SPROCKET PLATE 53109 CHAIN TIGHTENER SPROCKET SPACER 53030...

  • Page 51: Pusher Assembly

    PUSHER ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 52 PUSHER ASSEMBLY PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53115 TOP SLIDER 53116 SIDE SLIDER 53082 CABLE SWIVEL 53083 CABLE TIGHTENER BRACKET 53084 PUSHER 53117 BEAM SLIDER 53118 FRONT TOP SLIDER 53119 SLIDER BACKUP 53012 WEDGE 53459 M8 x 20 MACHINE SCREW BRASS 53460 M8 HEX NUT BRASS 2146 1/4"...

  • Page 53: Hydraulic/Electrical

    HYDRAULIC/ELECTRICAL...
  • Page 54 HYDRAULIC/ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53085 ONE BUTTON CONTROL HANDLE COMPLETE 53666 ONE BUTTON CONTROL HANDLE BASE 53086 CLAMP BRACKET 53087 CONTROL HANDLE COVER 53020 PUSHBUTTON SWITCH 53019 CONTROL HANDLE HARNESS 53343 WASHER 53344 53021 SOLENOID HARNESS 53030 HYDRAULIC MOTOR 53015 LIFT CYLINDER 53018 CROSSOVER RELIEF VALVE...

  • Page 55: Decals

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 21592 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Model 1000 14,800 lbs (6700 kg) Model 1100/2000 29,600 lbs (13400 kg) MOVING PART HAZARD IMPORTANT 21860 CAUTION To prevent serious injury or death from moving...
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT CHECK CHAIN TENSION WEEKLY DECAL 53573 LUBRICATION DAILY DECAL 103872 MACDON RAINBOW DECAL 115238 MACDON 1000 BALE CARRIER DECAL 115146 AMBER REFLECTIVE DECAL 2 x 9" 115147 RED REFLECTIVE DECAL 2 x 9" 115145 RED/ORANGE FLUORESCENT DECAL 2 x 9"...
  • Page 58 PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53123 LIFT ARM PIN 53122 SHORT CYLINDER PIN 53110 ARM CUSHION 53131 RIGHT LIFT ARM 53132 RIGHT STATIONARY ARM 53133 SLIDING ARM 53134 RIGHT ADJUSTABLE FORK 53139 SLIDING ARM TOP PAD 53140 SLIDING ARM SIDE PAD 53141 STATIONARY ARM TOP PAD 53142 STATIONARY ARM SIDE PAD...

  • Page 59: Rpu Hydraulics

    RPU HYDRAULICS...
  • Page 60 RPU HYDRAULICS PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53146 ROTATE CYLINDER 53149 SEQUENCE VALVE 53151 PILOT CHECK VALVE 53147 SQUEEZE CYLINDER 53145 SEQUENCE VALVE VENT LINE 18880 3/8 JIC x 3/8 NPT STRAIGHT MALE ADAPTER 30282 #6 ORB x JIC MALE ELBOW ADAPTER 30874 #6 ORB x JIC MALE TEE 30873...

  • Page 61: Silage Bagger (Optional)

    SILAGE BAGGER (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 62 SILAGE BAGGER (OPTIONAL) PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 53160 SKID 53161 BAG DRUM 53162 BRACE 53163 LOCKING PLATE 53165 SKID LOCK PIN 53166 PUSHER EXTENSION 53167 PUSHER EXTENSION SWIVEL 53168 PUSHER LOCK PLATE 53169 LOCK PIN 53170 WOOD EXTENSION GUIDE 53171 CABLE PULLEY 53172 SKID HOOK 53173...

  • Page 63: Schematics

    SCHEMATICS BLACK...

  • Page 64: Index

    INDEX Introduction..........1 Additional Torque........24 Adjustable Flow Control ......18 Lighting Coupler ........18 Adjusting Safety Chain Length....18 Lubrication Locations........28 Assembly Instructions ......10 Loading Arm Assembly ......12 Maintenance Cable ............29 Bale Deflector .......... 21 Chain/Sprockets ........27 Bale Diameter .......... 37 Fasteners..........26 Bale Moisture ...........
  • Page 65 Specifications ..........8 Capacity..........8 Quick Couplers ........18 Control Handle........8 Dimensions ..........8 Hitch Weights..........8 Rear Limit Cable Marker ....23, 31 Hydraulics ..........8 Remote Hydraulic Outlets ....17, 18 Tires............8 Replacing Drive Sprocket ......24 Tractor ............8 Rotating Pick Up ........22 Specified GVW ........23, 25 Squeeze Pressure ........22 Standard Pick Up........21...

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