MacDon R216 Quick Start Manual

Break-In Inspections
Hour Check
1
Check for loose hardware and tighten to required torque.
Check for loose hardware and tighten to required torque.
5
Check the conditioner drive belt tension.
Change the conditioner roll timing gearbox lubricant.
50
Change the header drive gearbox lubricant.
Check the conditioner drive belt tension, and adjust tension
100
if necessary.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Time Service
Inspect the cutterbar discs.
Inspect the disc blades.
Inspect the accelerators.
Every 10 hours or
daily
Inspect the rock guards.
Inspect the drums.
Check the hydraulic hoses and lines.
Lubricate the idler pivot.
Standard headers: Lubricate the upper and
lower driveline universal joints.
Standard headers: Lubricate the roller
Every 25 hours
conditioner and feed roller bearings.
Standard headers: Lubricate the conditioner
driveline.
Lubricate the gauge rollers (if equipped).
Grass seed: Lubricate the grass seed drum
Every 50 hours
bearings.
Standard headers: Check the conditioner
drive belt tension.
Every 100 hours or
Standard headers: Check the roll timing
Annually
gearbox lubricant.
Check the header drive gearbox lubricant.
Standard headers: Change the roll timing
gearbox lubricant.
Every 250 hours
Change the header drive gearbox lubricant.
(begins after the
first 150 hours of
Change the cutterbar lubricant.
service)
Lubricate the vertical drivelines at the left and
right driven drums.
Fluids and Lubricants
Description /
Spec Capacity
Information
Grease
Description: High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance with 1% max.
SAE
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
Multipur —
lithium base
pose
Use: As required unless otherwise
specified
Description: High temperature extreme
pressure (EP) performance with 10% max.
SAE
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
Multipur —
lithium base
pose
Use: Driveline slip-joints
Gear Lubricant
Description: High thermal and oxidation
10 L
SAE
stability API service class GL-5
80W-90
10.5 qts (US)
Use: 4.9 m (16 ft.) cutterbar
Description: Gear lubricant API service
SAE
0.7 L
class GL-5
80W-
0.75 qts (US)
140
Use: Conditioner roll timing gearbox
Description: Fully Synthetic Oil API GL-5
SAE
1.8 L
Minimum, SAE J2360 Preferred
80W-
1.9 qts (US)
140
Use: Header drive 90° gearbox
Subject to change without notice
Normal Settings – Standard & Grass Seed
Disc speed 2100 rpm
Windrow Width
Header height
0–1
3–4
3–5 ft. (0.9–1.5 m)
Header tilt
Adjust to change cut height. Use
skid shoes for high cut heights.
5–7 ft. (1.5–2.1 m)
Adjust until conditioning
7–8 ft. (2.1–2.4 m)
Ground speed
performance is affected.
DWA
Adjusting the Windrow – Standard Headers
Rear Baffle Position (Manual)
Controls windrow height/width. Directs crop flow that affects width.
1. Remove lynch pin (B).
2. Pull lever (A) inboard to disengage bracket (C):

Move the lever forward (raise baffle) for narrow swath.

Move the lever backward (lower baffle) for wide swath.
4. Release the lever so the tab engages the notch in bracket (C).
5. Secure the lever with lynch pin (A).
Baffle Deflector Fins
Controls material distribution across windrow.
1. Remove the fins from storage position (on top of baffle).
2. Position deflector fin (A) under the baffle.
3. Secure with existing bolt and nut (B) (bolt head facing down).
4. Adjust to approximately 60° angle inward.
5. Torque the nut to 69 Nm (51 lbf·ft). Repeat on the other side.
NOTE: In large-stemmed crops or while using the DWA, remove the fins
and attach them to the top of the baffle for storage.
Windrow Forming Guidelines – Standard Headers
Rear Baffle
Forming Shield
Position
Does all windrow formation. Adjust the sides to
Up
desired width.
Mid Partial windrow formation. Adjust sides and baffle.
Down Not in use.
2nd notch Set at highest setting which does not interfere
from top with DWA.
Rear Baffle Position (Electronic) – Optional for M1 Series
NOTE: Rear Baffle Control kit is NOT compatible with M205 SP
Windrowers.
The position of the rear baffle can be adjusted from inside the cab.
1. To adjust the baffle up and down, press F5 (A) and F6 (B) keys
respectively.
2. A pop-up will appear on the HPT display for 3 seconds indicating the
baffle position from 0–10 when buttons F5/F6 are pressed.
NOTE: The baffle position may be saved using the One-Touch-Return
buttons. For more information, refer to the windrower operator's manual.
Forming Shield
Controls windrow width and placement.
1. Adjust the forming shield using handle (B) under the windrower.
2. To ensure the windrow is centered, adjust both side deflectors (A) to
the same position.