MacDon R80 Unloading And Assembly Instructions
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. MacDon Manuals
  4. Farm Equipment
  5. R80
  6. Unloading and assembly instructions
MacDon R80 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

MacDon R80 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

Pull-type rotary disc mower conditioner
Hide thumbs Also See for R80:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
R80 Pull-Type
Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner
Unloading & Assembly Instructions
Form # 169080
Model Year - 2010

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for MacDon R80

Summary of Contents for MacDon R80

  • Page 1 R80 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner Unloading & Assembly Instructions Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...
  • Page 2 R80 PULL-TYPE ROTARY DISC MOWER CONDITIONER Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the Model R80 Pull-Type Rotary Disc Mower Conditioner. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of GENERAL SAFETY emergencies. CAUTION following general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself. Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be sure the extinguisher is properly maintained and be familiar with its proper use.
  • Page 5 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. Keep the area used for servicing machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    C. METRIC BOLTS RECOMMENDED TORQUES NC BOLT TORQUE* A. GENERAL BOLT 10.9 DIA. "A" Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in lbf·ft N·m lbf·ft N·m 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.

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

    O-RING TYPE D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS FLARE TYPE FITTING LOCKNUT WASHER FLARE O-RING GROOVE SEAT BODY FLARESEAT a. Check flare and flare seat for defects that might cause leakage. a. Inspect O-ring and seat for dirt or obvious defects. b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. c.

  • Page 8: Conversion Chart

    CONVERSION CHART INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares Flow US gallons per minute (gpm) x 3.7854 = liters per min L/min Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons inch x 25.4 =...

  • Page 9: Accronyms And Abbreviations

    ACCRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS TERM DEFINITION American Petroleum Institute Articulating Power Tongue American Society Of Testing And ASTM Materials Celsius Fahrenheit ft/min feet per minute ft/s feet per second U.S. gallons per minute horsepower cubic inches kilopascals pounds force pound feet or foot pounds lbf·ft or ft·lbf lbf·in or in·lbf pound inches or inch pounds...

  • Page 10: Step 1. Unload Articulating Power Tongue (Apt)

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY g. Check for shipping damage and missing parts. STEP 1. UNLOAD ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below.

  • Page 11: Step 2. Unload Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE STEP 2. UNLOAD HEADER When possible, approach from underside minimize potential scratching the unit. CAUTION c. Raise mower-conditioner off deck. To avoid injury to bystanders from being IMPORTANT struck by machinery, do not allow persons Take care not to contact the other machine to stand in unloading area.

  • Page 12: Step 3. Install Gauge Rollers Or Adjustable Shoes - 16 Ft Only

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 3. INSTALL GAUGE ROLLERS OR ADJUSTABLE SHOES – 16 FT ONLY If kits are not supplied, proceed to STEP 4, LOWER MOWER CONDITIONER, otherwise proceed as follows: NOTE These kits may be installed later in the header assembly sequence but it may be easier prior to laying the header down.

  • Page 13: Step 4. Lower Mower Conditioner

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. LOWER MOWER CONDITIONER a. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks. CAUTION Ensure spreader bar or chain is secured to the forks so that it cannot slide off the forks or towards the mast as the header is lowered to the ground.

  • Page 14: Step 5. Remove Shipping Channels And Blocking

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. REMOVE SHIPPING CHANNELS AND BLOCKING e. Remove the bolt that secures shipping stand at each float spring anchor. a. Cut the banding on the shipping beam at the Remove the support blocks and lower the rear of carrier frame and remove components shipping stand to the ground.

  • Page 15: Step 6. Remove Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. REMOVE FORMING SHIELD e. Remove five bolts and nuts on each door and remove front angles and lift hooks. Retain lower side bolt (A) for re-installation at same location after hook is removed. WARNING Ensure cutterbar is completely clear of foreign a.

  • Page 16: Step 7. Unpack Apt

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 7. UNPACK APT a. Attach chain from lifting vehicle or hoist to APT d. Secure the motor to the steering cylinder with hooks, and raise it approximately 24 inches shipping wire. (610 mm) off ground. b. Cut banding securing hydraulic motor and hoses to underside of APT.
  • Page 17 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Remove four bolts securing shipping bracket at front of APT, and remove bracket. g. Remove bolt and washer securing pin to APT. CAUTION Hold pin from falling to the ground when bolt is removed. Remove banding from jack. k.

  • Page 18: Step 8. Attach Apt

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. ATTACH APT CAUTION Keep hands clear when lowering APT. c. Secure pivot pin (A) to frame by installing six 5/8 x 1.75 long Gr. 8 bolts (C) with lock nuts removed at step a. Install bolts with heads facing aft. d.

  • Page 19: Step 9. Connect Lift Hose

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. CONNECT WIRING STEP 9. CONNECT LIFT HOSE HARNESS IMPORTANT Hoses should be routed so there are no twists or sharp bends and no locations where contact with the frame is likely. Ensure that there is sufficient length of hose wiring span...

  • Page 20: Step 11. Install Hydraulic Motor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 11. INSTALL HYDRAULIC MOTOR d. Route hoses through hose guides. a. Remove shipping wire that holds motor to steering cylinder. NOTE If required, loosen the hose swivel fittings at the motor ports to remove any twist in the hose routing from the APT.

  • Page 21: Step 12. Install Wheels

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. Remove wheel bolts from wheel hub. STEP 12. INSTALL WHEELS CAUTION When installing wheel be sure to use the holes that are countersunk to match bolt head profile. The uncountersunk holes do not seat the bolts correctly. IMPORTANT Remove excess paint from tapered surface of bolt holes in wheel.

  • Page 22: Step 13. Install Center Link

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 13. INSTALL CENTER LINK c. Rotate the turnbuckle sleeve (F) so that link can be connected to header. Insert clevis pin (C) when holes are aligned and secure with cotter pin. d. Snug up nut (E) but do not over tighten. A slight tap with a small hammer is sufficient.

  • Page 23: Step 15. Attach Mower Conditioner To Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 15. ATTACH MOWER ATTACH DRAWBAR EXTENSION CONDITIONER TO a. Secure the drawbar so the hitch-pin hole is directly below the driveline. TRACTOR b. Unpack hitch parts bundle. c. Attach the drawbar extension (A) to the tractor CAUTION drawbar as follows and as shown: Shut off tractor, engage parking brake and...
  • Page 24 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY c. Back up tractor to APT and align hitch member e. Secure swivel pin with pin (F) and lynch pin. (K) with pin on drawbar extension (L). Lower jack so that member engages pin. Assemble PTO driveline male half (G) onto d.
  • Page 25 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY g. Pull pin (R) securing jack and move jack to storage position on side of APT. h. Secure jack with pin (R). Rotate driveline storage hook (S) to upper position.6; Proceed to STEP 16. ATTACH HYDRAULICS AND ELECTRICAL. Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...

  • Page 26: 3-Point Hitch (Cat. Ii, Iii, Or Iiin)

    Install anti-sway bars on tractor hitch to stabilize lateral movement of hitch arms (G). Refer to your tractor operator’s manual. CATEGORY II or IIIN R80 WINDROWER TRACTOR AXLE CATEGORY III 1. Remove pins (E) from arms. d. Check distance ‘X’ between tractor PTO shaft (L) 2.
  • Page 27 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. The measurement must not exceed the following: DRIVELINE SHAFT SIZE DISTANCE ‘X’ 1.375 in. (34 mm) 14 in. (356 mm) 1.75 in. (43 mm) 17 in. (432 mm) Attach down-stop chains (R) to pin (S) on tractor. CAUTION Change locations of pins (N) in APT arms to hole (O) to locate implement closer to tractor if...
  • Page 28 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Raise jack (W), pull pin (X), and remove jack from working location. m. Move jack to storage position on side of APT, and secure with pin (X). Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...

  • Page 29: Step 16. Attach Hydraulics And Electrical

    7- pin receptacle (SAE J560). IMPORTANT Older model tractors will have Pin #4 (F) energized as an accessory circuit. The R80 mower conditioner uses this pin position (G) for brake lights. Check that Pin #4 in the tractor...

  • Page 30: Step 17. Install Steering Cylinder

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 17. INSTALL STEERING CYLINDER DANGER Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. e. Start tractor. Stroke the cylinder to full extension and retraction 5 or 6 times to ensure that cylinder and hydraulic lines are fully charged with oil.

  • Page 31: Step 18. Fill Lift Cylinders

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 18. FILL LIFT CYLINDERS a. Open lift cylinder lock out valve on both lift cylinders. DANGER Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. b. Start tractor. c. Cycle the header lift cylinders five or six times to maximum lift to fully charge the cylinders and hydraulic lines.

  • Page 32: Step 19. Install Float Springs

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Tighten spring drawbolt so that distance between STEP 19. INSTALL FLOAT spring anchor to locknut is approximately 5 inches (127 mm). SPRINGS CAUTION To prevent damage to the float spring system, do not lower the header before tightening jam nuts (A) against the springs.

  • Page 33: Step 20. Install Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 20. INSTALL FORMING SHIELD A. INSTALL SUPPORTS a. Remove supports and hardware bag that were removed from shipping locations in earlier steps. d. Locate support (A) on outboard side of mounting bracket (B). e. Retrieve two ½ x 1.0 lg. carriage bolts (C) and locknuts from hardware bag and secure suppport to bracket.
  • Page 34 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY d. Install two 3/8 x 1.0 lg. (E) bolts and nuts in holes at corners but do not tighten. g. Lift aft end of forming shield so that side deflectors clear float springs and tighten all bolts. h.
  • Page 35 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Position side deflectors (L) at mid-point and tighten handles (K). k. Position fluffer shield (M) about half way down and tighten handles (N). Position crop deflector handle at mid-position. Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...

  • Page 36: Step 21. Install Tall Crop Feed Plates

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 21. INSTALL TALL CROP FEED PLATES b. Open RH side drive shield. The tall crop feed plates assist the feeding of tall crops into the conditioner by encouraging material flow from behind the hourglass deflectors. They will degrade the cutting performance of the cutterbar if they are used in medium to light alfalfa, and so should not be installed in those types of crops.
  • Page 37 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LEADING EDGE e. Remove four bolts (B) and remove inboard hourglass driven deflector (C). COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION RH INBOARD DISC NOTE Older type feed plates may required trimming to properly locate on disc. Locate feed plate (D) on disc and scribe a trim line on feed plate to clear the accelerators (E).

  • Page 38: Step 22. Install Options

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 22. INSTALL OPTIONS B. SHOE LIFT KIT a. Unpack kit. A. TALL CROP DIVIDER KIT b. Start tractor and raise header fully. WARNING To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up fall raised machine, stop engine, remove key and engage lift cylinder stops before going under machine for any reason.

  • Page 39: Step 23. Lubricate The Mower Conditioner

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Refer to the illustrations on the following pages for STEP 23. LUBRICATE THE lubrication points. MOWER CONDITIONER Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit. WARNING Inject grease through fitting with grease gun until grease overflows fitting, except where noted.
  • Page 40 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATION – 13 FT (cont’d) High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide CHECK PLUG (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base Oil should slightly run out when removed. ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (3 PLCS) GEARBOX OIL LEVEL DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY...
  • Page 41 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATION – 16 FT High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base CHECK PLUG Oil should slightly run out when removed. GEARBOX OIL LEVEL DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) BELT TENSIONER PIVOT (1 PLC) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS)
  • Page 42 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATION - CARRIER FRAME High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base APT PIVOT & STEERING CYLINDER WHEEL BEARING – BOTH SIDES LIFT LINK 1PLC – BOTH SIDES OPTIONAL GAUGE ROLL BEARINGS (2 PLCS) CYLINDER PIVOT 1 PLC BOTH SIDES –...
  • Page 43 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATION - DRIVELINE High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base APT SWIVEL 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINT ONLY APT DRIVELINE Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...

  • Page 44: Step 24. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS STEP 24. PERFORM PRE- DELIVERY CHECKS WARNING Stop tractor engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. IMPORTANT To avoid machine damage, check that no shipping dunnage has fallen into cutterbar. b.
  • Page 45 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS Measure the length ‘X’ of the spring as shown. It should be within the dimensions in the following table. NUMBER OF VISIBLE COILS MEASUREMENT ‘X’ 7.75-8.15 inches (197-207 mm) 8.11-8.5 inches (206-216 mm) Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...

  • Page 46: Conditioner Rolls

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS a. Lower header to ground, shut down tractor and remove key. B. CONDITIONER ROLLS WARNING Stop tractor engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. ROLL GAP b.

  • Page 47: Lights

    RH drive compartment: R80 Rotary Disc Header PARTS CATALOG. Form #169054. R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Windrower OPERATOR’S MANUAL. Form #169089. 13 FT a. The amber hazard lights are mounted on both ends of the header for the 16 ft mower- conditioner, and on the carrier frame for the 13 ft model.

  • Page 48: Run-Up The Mower Conditioner

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS a. Start tractor and run the mower conditioner slowly for 5 minutes, watching and listening E. RUN-UP THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR for binding, interfering CONDITIONER parts, or unusual noises. CAUTION CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you Before investigating an unusual sound or are sure all bystanders have cleared the attempting to correct a problem, shut off...
  • Page 49 NOTES Form # 169080 Model Year - 2010...
  • Page 50 MacDon Inc. 10708 N. Pomona Avenue Kansas City, Missouri United States, 64153-1924 t. (816) 891-7313 f. (816) 891-7323 MacDon Australia Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 079 393 721 P.O. Box 243 Suite 3, 143 Main Street Greensborough, Victoria Australia 3088 t. 03 9432 9982 f.
  • Page 51 R80 Rotary Disc Pull-Type Mower Conditioner Pre-Delivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your customer. See the Unloading and Assembly Instructions for details. The completed checklist should be retained either by the operator or the dealer.

Table of Contents