Introduction - MacDon R80 Operator's Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

This manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the MacDon Model R80 Pull-Type Rotary
Disc Mower Conditioner. Your new MacDon rotary disc mower conditioner is designed to cut, condition, and lay
in windrows a wide variety of grasses and hay crops.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR
USE THE MACHINE.
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Use this manual as your first source of information about the machine. If you follow the instructions given in this
manual, your mower conditioner will work well for many years. A Parts Catalog is also supplied with your new
header. If you require more detailed service information, a Service Manual is available from your dealer.
Use the Table of Contents and the Index to guide you to specific areas. Study the Table of Contents to familiarize
yourself with how the material is organized.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your dealer if you
need assistance, information, or additional copies of this manual. Store the Operator's Manual and the Parts
Catalog in the plastic manual case inside the header right hand side drive compartment.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBERS OF THE HEADER AND ARTICULATING POWER TONGUE (APT) IN THE
SPACES BELOW.
HEADER SERIAL NUMBER:
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Serial Number plate is located on the top surface at
the right hand end of the header.
Form # 169053
APT SERIAL NUMBER:
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Serial Number plate is located at the left front side of
the APT.
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Model Year - 2010