Page 1 Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header Operator’s Manual 169455 Rev. E Original Instruction The harvesting specialists worldwide.
Page 2 Rotary Disc 13-Foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header Published: December, 2013...
Page 3 Introduction This instructional manual describes the operating and maintenance procedures for the MacDon Model R85 Rotary Disc 13-foot Self-Propelled Windrower Header. Your new MacDon rotary header, when attached to a MacDon M-Series Self-Propelled Windrower is designed to cut, condition, and lay in windrows a wide variety of grasses and hay crops.
Page 4 Serial Number(s) Record the serial number of the header in the space provided. Header Serial No: ____________ Serial Number Plate (A) is located on the top surface at the right hand end of the header. Figure 1 169455 Rev. E...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................i Serial Number(s) ..........................ii Safety ..............................1 Safety Alert Symbols........................1 Signal Words........................... 2 General Safety ..........................3 Maintenance Safety ......................... 5 Hydraulic Safety ..........................6 Tire Safety............................7 Safety Signs ............................ 8 1.7.1 Installing Safety Decals ......................8 Safety Decal Location ........................
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6.4.1 Checking Roll Timing......................73 6.4.2 Adjusting the Roll Timing ......................74 Forming Shields ..........................75 6.5.1 Adjusting the Side Deﬂectors ....................75 6.5.2 Adjusting the Rear Deﬂector (Fluffer Shield)................77 6.5.3 Adjusting the Swath Bafﬂe ...................... 77 Header Angle ..........................
Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Removing a Disc ......................119 Installing a Disc ......................120 7.6.3 Direction of Spindle Rotation ....................121 7.6.4 Cutter Blades ........................121 Inspecting Cutter Blades ....................122 Replacing the Cutter Blades ...................124 Inspecting Cutterbar Hardware ..................125 7.6.5 Accelerators..........................126 Inspecting Accelerators ....................127 Replacing Accelerators ....................127 7.6.6 Rotary Deﬂectors ........................128...
Page 9: Safety
1 Safety 1.1 Safety Alert Symbols This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual and on safety signs on the header. This symbol means: • ATTENTION! • BECOME ALERT! • YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Carefully read follow safety message accompanying this symbol.
Page 10: Signal Words
SAFETY 1.2 Signal Words Three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION, are used to alert you to hazardous situations. The appropriate signal word for each situation has been selected using the following guidelines: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death, or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death, or serious injury.
Page 11: General Safety
SAFETY 1.3 General Safety CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure for all types of machinery. 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 12 SAFETY • Wear close ﬁtting clothing and cover long hair. Never wear dangling items such as scarves or bracelets. • Keep all shields in place. Never alter or remove safety equipment. Make sure driveline guards can rotate independently of the shaft and can telescope freely. •...
Page 13: Maintenance Safety
SAFETY 1.4 Maintenance Safety To ensure your safety while maintaining the machine: • Review the operator’s manual and all safety items before operation and/or maintenance of the machine. • Place all controls in Neutral, stop the engine, set the park brake, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, and/or repairing.
Page 14: Hydraulic Safety
SAFETY 1.5 Hydraulic Safety • Always place all hydraulic controls in Neutral before dismounting. • Make sure that all components in the hydraulic system are kept in good condition and clean. • Replace any worn, cut, abraded, ﬂattened, or crimped hoses and steel lines.
Page 15: Tire Safety
SAFETY 1.6 Tire Safety • Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion that may result in serious injury or death. Figure 1.14: Lower All Safety Stops • Do NOT attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper training and equipment.
Page 16: Safety Signs
SAFETY 1.7 Safety Signs • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that missing become illegible. • If original parts on which a safety sign was installed are replaced, be sure the repair part also bears the current safety sign.
Page 17: Safety Decal Location
SAFETY 1.8 Safety Decal Location Figure 1.18 A - MD #194465 B - MD #194463 C - MD #194466 D - MD #194464 E - MD #113482 F - MD #166466 G - MD #184385 H - MD #184371 Figure 1.19 169455 Rev.
Page 18 SAFETY Figure 1.20 A - MD #184385 169455 Rev. E...
Page 19: Interpreting Safety Signs
SAFETY 1.9 Interpreting Safety Signs In the safety sign explanations below, (a) refers to the top or left position panel, (b) refers to the bottom or right position of the safety decal depending on decal orientation. NOTE: If there are more than two panels in a decal, the lettering will continue downward or to the right, depending on decal orientation.
Page 20 SAFETY 2. MD #166466 a. High pressure oil hazard. b. WARNING Do not go near leaks. • High pressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious injury, gangrene, or death. • If injured, seek emergency medical help. Immediate surgery is required to remove oil. •...
Page 21 SAFETY 5. MD #194463 a. Rotating blades. b. WARNING • Disengage PTO, shut off the engine, and remove the key before opening covers. • Listen and look for evidence of rotation before lifting cover. • Rotating cutters may continue to rotate after power is shut off.
Page 22 SAFETY 8. MD #194466 a. Rotating ﬂails under hood. b. WARNING Stand clear • Crop materials exiting at high speed. • Stop machine, look, listen, and wait for all movement to stop before approaching. • Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
Page 23 SAFETY 9. MD #194521 a. Auger entanglement hazard. b. CAUTION • To avoid injury from entanglement with rotating auger, stand clear of header while machine is running. c. General hazard pertaining to machine operation and servicing d. CAUTION • Read the operator’s manual and follow safety instructions.
Page 25: Definitions
2 Deﬁnitions The following terms and acronyms may be used in this manual. Term Deﬁnition American Petroleum Institute. Articulating Power Turn. ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials. Bolt A headed and externally threaded fastener that is designed to be paired with a nut. Cab Display Module on a self-propelled windrower.
Page 26 DEFINITIONS Term Deﬁnition Power Take-Off. RoHS (Reduction of A directive by the European Union to restrict the use of certain hazardous Hazardous Substances) substances (such as hexavalent chromium used in some yellow zinc platings). Society Of Automotive Engineers. A headed and externally threaded fastener that threads into preformed threads or Screw forms its own thread in one of the mating parts.
Page 27: Component Identification
3 Component Identiﬁcation Figure 3.1 A - Doors B - Driveshield C - Swath Bafﬂe Control D - Swath Bafﬂe E - Header Boot Figure 3.2 A - Hydraulic Hoses to SP Windrower B - Hose Supports C - Drive Motor D - Rotary Deﬂector E - 8 Disc Cutterbar F - Conditioner Rolls...
Page 29: Specifications
Frame and Structure Width (transport) 13 ft-0 in. (3952 mm) Weight (estimated) 3000 lb (1360 kg) Compatible windrower MacDon M150, M155, M200, M205 SP Windrowers Lighting None Manual storage Windrower cab Cutterbar Quantity of cutting discs Blades per disc...
Page 30 SPECIFICATIONS Frame and Structure Forming shields Windrower mounted adjustable forming shield system 0–16 mph (25.7 km/h) Ground speed 169455 Rev. E...
Page 31: Operation
• It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual completely before operating the header. Contact your MacDon Dealer if an instruction is not clear to you. • Follow all safety messages in the manual and on safety decals on the machine.
Page 32: Operational Safety
OPERATION 5.2 Operational Safety CAUTION Follow these safety precautions: • Follow all safety and operational instructions given in your windrower operator’s manuals. If you do not have an operator’s manual, get one from your Dealer and read it thoroughly • Never attempt to start the windrower’s engine or operate the machine except from the windrower seat •...
Page 33 OPERATION CAUTION • Operate only in daylight or good artiﬁcial light • Keep everyone several hundred feet away from your operation • Ensure bystanders are never in line with the front or rear of the machine. Stones or other foreign objects can be ejected with force from either end •...
Page 34: Header Safety Props
OPERATION 5.3 Header Safety Props Safety props are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower. DANGER To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, always engage safety props when working on or around raised header. 1. Start engine, and press HEADER UP (B) switch to raise header to maximum height.
Page 35 OPERATION 4. To disengage safety props, turn lever (A) away from header to raise safety prop until lever locks into vertical position. Repeat for opposite cylinder. Figure 5.4 5. Start engine, choose a level area, and lower header to the ground. Stop engine and remove key. 169455 Rev.
Page 36: Driveshields
OPERATION 5.4 Driveshields The R85 13-foot self-propelled header comes in two conﬁgurations—one conﬁgured for use in North America and one conﬁgured for use outside of North America. The conﬁguration is speciﬁed in the title when necessary. WARNING Do NOT operate the machine with the driveshields open. High speed rotating components may throw debris and could result in death or serious injury.
Page 37: Opening The Driveshield: Export Headers
OPERATION 5.4.3 Opening the Driveshield: Export Headers Follow these steps to open the driveshield on export headers: 1. Release rubber latch (A). 2. Insert a screwdriver (or equivalent) through hole (B) in driveshield and into the notch in latch (C) and disengage latch.
Page 38: Cutterbar Doors
OPERATION 5.5 Cutterbar Doors CAUTION Do NOT operate the machine without all the cutterbar doors down, curtains installed and in good condition. There are two doors to provide access to the cutterbar area. Rubber curtains are attached to each door, at the front corners, and center ﬁxed cover.
Page 39: Opening The Cutterbar Doors: North American Header
OPERATION 5.5.1 Opening the Cutterbar Doors: North American Header Follow these steps to open the cutterbar doors on North American header: 1. Unhook the curtain latches (A). Figure 5.10 2. Lift front of door to the open position. Figure 5.11 169455 Rev.
Page 40: Closing The Cutterbar Doors: North American Header
OPERATION 5.5.2 Closing the Cutterbar Doors: North American Header Follow these steps to close the cutterbar doors on North American header: CAUTION To avoid injury, keep hands and ﬁngers away from corners of doors when closing. 1. Pull at top and move to closed position. Figure 5.12 2.
Page 41: Opening The Cutterbar Doors: Export Header
OPERATION 5.5.3 Opening the Cutterbar Doors: Export Header Follow these steps to open the cutterbar doors on export header: 1. Unhook curtain latches (A). Figure 5.14 169455 Rev. E...
Page 42 OPERATION 2. Insert a screwdriver (or equivalent) through hole (A) in door into notch in latch (B) and push latch to disengage. 3. Lift at front of door to open. Figure 5.15 169455 Rev. E...
Page 43: Closing The Cutterbar Doors: Export Header
OPERATION 5.5.4 Closing the Cutterbar Doors: Export Header To close the cutterbar doors on export header: CAUTION To avoid injury, keep hands and ﬁngers away from corners of doors when closing. 1. Pull at top and move to closed position. Ensure latch (A) has engaged the door.
Page 44 OPERATION 2. Hook curtain latches (A). Figure 5.17 169455 Rev. E...
Page 45: Daily Start-Up Check
OPERATION 5.6 Daily Start-Up Check CAUTION • Be sure windrower and header are properly attached, all controls are in NEUTRAL, and windrower brake is engaged. • Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the header to be sure no one is under, on or close to it.
Page 46 OPERATION Do the following each day before start-up: 1. Check the machine for leaks or any parts that are missing, broken, or not working correctly. NOTE: Use proper procedure when searching for pressurized ﬂuid leaks. See Section 7.8.1 Hydraulic Hoses and Lines, page 145.
Page 47: Attaching The Header
OPERATION 5.7 Attaching the Header 5.7.1 Attaching the Forming Shield To attach the forming shield to the windrower, follow these steps. 1. Remove the two clevis pins (A) from forming shield forward end. Figure 5.20 DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 48 OPERATION 4. Position the forming shield onto spacers (B) on windrower legs. Secure with clevis pins (A) and lynch pin. Figure 5.22 5. Lift the aft end of the forming shield and attach straps (B) to pins (A) on windrower frame. Install washer and hairpin to secure strap.
Page 49: Attaching The Header (M205 Windrowers)
5.7.2 Attaching the Header (M205 Windrowers) The R85 13-foot header requires motor/hose kit MD #B5456 installed to enable operation on a M205 windrower. If required, obtain the kit through your MacDon Dealer and install it in accordance with the instructions supplied with the kit.
Page 50 OPERATION 1. Move windrower left side (cab-forward) platform (A) to OPEN position. Figure 5.26 2. Route the hose bundle (A) from the header, under the windrower frame and insert pin (B) into hole in windrower frame. 3. Place hoses on support (C). 4.
Page 51 OPERATION Remove coupler lock as follows: a. Remove lynch pin (A) and open up coupler lock (B). b. Remove lock from coupler. Figure 5.28 6. Position hose couplers against mating couplers on windrower and screw sleeves (A) onto mating receptacles. Use wrench to tighten couplers. Figure 5.29 7.
Page 52 OPERATION 8. Lower holder (A) onto sleeves (B) so that ﬂats locate on holder. Holder can be adjusted by loosening bolts (C). Tighten bolts after adjusting. Figure 5.31 9. Insert lynch pin (A) to secure lock. 10. Attach case drain hose coupler at (B). 11.
Page 53: Attaching The Header (M200 Windrowers)
5.7.3 Attaching the Header (M200 Windrowers) The 13-foot header requires kit MD #B5511 installed to enable operation on an M200 windrower. If required, obtain the kit through your MacDon Dealer. Install kit in accordance with the supplied instructions. Figure 5.35: MD #B5511...
Page 54 OPERATION 1. Disengage and rotate lever (A) counterclockwise to FULLY UP position. 2. Remove cap (B) securing electrical connector to frame. Figure 5.36 3. Move hose bundle (A) from windrower and rest the bundle on the header. Figure 5.37 169455 Rev.
Page 55 OPERATION 4. Check that hose support is positioned with lower bolt (A) in forward hole and support positioned as shown. Loosen both bolts and adjust as required. Figure 5.38 5. Route hose bundle (A) from windrower through support (B) on header. 6.
Page 56 OPERATION 9. Move windrower left side (cab-forward) platform (A) to OPEN position to access valve blocks. Figure 5.41 10. Connect the two hose bundle from header to the middle valve block (A) on windrower as shown. 11. Remove caps and plugs on hoses from windrower and lines on header.
Page 57 OPERATION 12. Connect the three hoses from windrower to the ﬁttings on the header as shown. 13. Assemble electrical connector as shown. Figure 5.43 A - Return B - Pressure C - Case Drain 14. Move platform (A) to the CLOSED position. Figure 5.44 169455 Rev.
Page 58: Attaching The Header (M150/M155 Windrowers)
MD #B5510 installed to enable operation on an M150 or M105 windrower. If required, obtain the kit through your MacDon Dealer. Install kit in accordance with the supplied instructions. Figure 5.45: MD #B5510 DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator’s seat for any reason.
Page 59 OPERATION 3. Move hose bundle (A) from windrower and rest the bundle on the header. Figure 5.47 4. Check that hose support is positioned with lower bolt (A) in forward hole and support positioned as shown. Loosen both bolts and adjust as required. Figure 5.48 5.
Page 60 OPERATION 7. Move windrower left side (cab forward) platform (A) to OPEN position. Figure 5.50 8. Connect single hose (B) from header to coupler (A) on middle valve block. 9. Remove caps and plugs on hoses from windrower and lines on header. 10.
Page 61 OPERATION 12. Lower and lock lever (A). Secure hose (B) with three cinch straps (C). Figure 5.52 13. Move platform (A) to the CLOSED position. Figure 5.53 169455 Rev. E...
Page 62: Detaching The Header
OPERATION 5.8 Detaching the Header 5.8.1 Detaching the Header (M205 Windrowers) DANGER 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. To detach the header from an M205 windrower, follow these steps: 1.
Page 63 OPERATION 4. Disconnect electrical harness at connector (A). 5. If couplers and coupler lock are installed on lines, proceed as follows. Otherwise, proceed to step 13., Detaching the Header (M205 Windrowers), page Figure 5.55 6. Disconnect 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) hose (B) from windrower coupler and remove lynch pin (A).
Page 64 OPERATION 9. Unscrew sleeves couplers separate couplers. 10. Install caps and plugs on open lines. Figure 5.58 11. Attach coupler lock (B) to hoses and secure with lynch pin (A). 12. Proceed to step 14., Detaching the Header (M205 Windrowers), page Figure 5.59 13.
Page 65 14. Remove hose support (A) from windrower frame. 15. Route hoses (B) and electrical harness onto header. Figure 5.61 16. Move maintenance platform (A) to CLOSED position. 17. Detach the header from the windrower. Refer to the MacDon self-propelled windrower operator’s manual. Figure 5.62 169455 Rev. E...
Page 66: Detaching The Header (M200 Windrowers)
OPERATION 5.8.2 Detaching the Header (M200 Windrowers) DANGER 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. To detach a header from an M200 windrower, follow these steps: 1.
Page 67 OPERATION 6. Raise and unlock lever (A) and undo cinch straps (B). 7. Move hose bundle to store on header. Figure 5.65 8. At the header, disconnect electrical connector by turning collar counterclockwise and pulling connector to disengage. 9. Disconnect drive couplers (A) and (B) and case drain coupler (C) on header.
Page 68: Detaching The Header (M150/M155 Windrowers)
OPERATION 13. Move windrower platform back CLOSED position. 14. Detach header from windrower. Refer to the self-propelled windrower operator’s manual. Figure 5.68 5.8.3 Detaching the Header (M150/M155 Windrowers) DANGER 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.
Page 69 OPERATION 3. Move left side (cab-forward) platform open position. Figure 5.69 4. Disconnect hydraulic coupler from windrower valve. Figure 5.70 169455 Rev. E...
Page 70 OPERATION 5. Raise lever (A) and undo cinch straps (C). 6. Move hose (B) to store on header. 7. Install caps on connectors and hose end (if equipped). Figure 5.71 8. At the header, disconnect electrical connector by turning collar counterclockwise and pulling connector to disengage.
Page 71 OPERATION 13. Move windrower platform back CLOSED position. 14. Detach header from windrower. Refer to the self-propelled windrower operator’s manual. Figure 5.74 169455 Rev. E...
Page 72: Break-In Period
OPERATION 5.9 Break-In Period After attaching the header to the windrower for the ﬁrst time, operate the machine slowly for 5 minutes, watching and listening from the windrower seat for binding or interfering parts. NOTE: Until you become familiar with the sound and feel of your new header, be extra alert and attentive. CAUTION Before investigating an unusual sound or attempting to correct a problem, shut off windrower, engage parking brake, and remove key.
Page 73: Shutting Down The Windrower
OPERATION 5.10 Shutting Down the Windrower CAUTION Before leaving the windrower seat for any reason: • Park on level ground (if possible). • Lower the header fully. • Place ground speed control in N-DETENT. • Stop engine and remove key from ignition. •...
Page 74: Transporting The Header
OPERATION 5.11 Transporting the Header Refer to your MacDon self-propelled windrower operator’s manual for transporting headers when attached to the windrower. 169455 Rev. E...
Page 75: Operating The Header
6 Operating the Header Satisfactory operation of the header in all situations requires making proper adjustments to suit various crops and conditions. Correct operation reduces crop loss and increases productivity. As well, proper adjustments and timely maintenance will increase the length of service you receive from the machine. The variables listed below and detailed on the following pages will affect the performance of the header.
Page 76: Adjusting Header Float
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.1.1 Adjusting Header Float DANGER 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. Check the ﬂoat by grasping the front corner of header and lifting. The force to lift should be 95–105 lbf (426–471 N), and should be approximately the same at both ends.
Page 77: Roll Gap
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.2 Roll Gap Steel "n" bar rolls "condition" the crop by crimping and crushing the stem in several places. This allows moisture release for quicker drying. The degree to which the crop is conditioned as it passes through the rolls is controlled by roll gap.
Page 78: Adjusting The Roll Gap
OPERATING THE HEADER 5. Inspect roll gap at both ends of the rolls. Gap (B) should be 0.5 in. (12.7 mm). IMPORTANT Roll timing is critical when the roll gap is decreased because the bars may contact each other if the timing is wrong. 6.
Page 79 OPERATING THE HEADER 4. Loosen upper jam nut (A) on both sides of conditioner. 5. To increase roll gap (increase conditioning action), turn lower nut (B) clockwise. 6. To decrease roll gap (reduce conditioning action), turn lower nut (B) counterclockwise. 7.
Page 80: Roll Tension
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.3 Roll Tension The roll tension (the force holding the rolls together) is achieved with a spring type adjustable linkage that is preset to maximum at the factory. Heavy crops or tough forage that tend to separate the rolls require the maximum roll tension to ensure that material is sufﬁciently crimped.
Page 81: Roll Timing
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.4 Roll Timing For proper conditioning, the rolls must be properly timed with each steel bar on one roll centered between two bars of the other roll as shown. The factory setting should be suitable for most crop conditions. IMPORTANT Roll timing is critical when the roll gap is decreased because the bars may contact each...
Page 82: Adjusting The Roll Timing
OPERATING THE HEADER 4. Measure the roll timing distance (B) at each end of the rolls. Each steel bar on one roll should be centered between two bars of the other roll so that (B) is approximately equal on both sides of the bar. NOTE: If adjustment is required, see Section 6.4.2 Adjusting the Roll Timing, page NOTE: Roll spacing not to scale in illustration.
Page 83: Forming Shields
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.5 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.
Page 84 OPERATING THE HEADER 2. If side deﬂector attachment is too tight or too loose, tighten or loosen nut (A) as required. Figure 6.11 169455 Rev. E...
Page 85: Adjusting The Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.5.2 Adjusting the Rear Deﬂector (Fluffer Shield) DANGER 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. The ﬂuffer shield or rear deﬂector slows the crop exiting the conditioner rolls, directs the ﬂow downward, and ﬂuffs the material.
Page 86 OPERATING THE HEADER NOTE: Swath bafﬂe position may need to be adjusted for proper pin engagement. Loosen bolts (A) and adjust bracket (B) and bafﬂe as required. Tighten bolts (A). Figure 6.14 169455 Rev. E...
Page 87: Header Angle
A ﬂatter angle provides better clearance in stony conditions while a steeper angle is required in down crops for better lifting action. The header angle may be hydraulically adjusted from the windrower cab using the hydraulic cylinder (A)—if equipped—without shutting down the windrower. Refer your MacDon self-propelled windrower operator’s manual. Figure 6.15 169455 Rev. E...
Page 88: Cutting Height
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.7 Cutting Height Cutting height is determined by a combination of the angle of the cutterbar/header and the skid shoe settings. Cutting height should be adjusted for optimum cutting performance without allowing excessive build-up of mud and soil inside the header that can lead to poor crop ﬂow and increased wear on cutting components.
Page 89: Disc Speed
Sudan, Sorghum, Haygrazer, Tall and stemmy 2300–2500 Timothy Dense 2500 Short grass Thin 1800–2000 Disc speeds are set and adjusted from the cab using system controls, without shutting down the windrower. Refer to your MacDon self-propelled windrower operator’s manual. 169455 Rev. E...
Page 90: Ground Speed
Refer to your MacDon self-propelled windrower operator’s manual for changing ground speed. In tough cutting conditions, such as native grasses, the disc speed will need to be increased.
Page 91: Double Windrowing
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.10 Double Windrowing If your windrower is equipped with the Double Windrow Attachment (DWA [A]), refer to the MacDon DWA Manual (MD #169216) for operating and maintenance instructions. The manual is shipped with the DWA Kit. Figure 6.18 169455 Rev.
Page 92: Tall Crop Dividers (Option)
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.11 Tall Crop Dividers (option) The tall crop dividers (one on each end of the header) assist in clean crop dividing and cutterbar entry in tall crops. Tall crop dividers are not adjustable, but can be removed easily. 6.11.1 Removing Tall Crop Divider DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
Page 93: The Header Pan
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.12 The Header Pan The header pan is located behind the cutterbar and helps prevent material loss and wrapping in certain crops, such as grass seed, oats, and tall stalky crops. In conditions where more soil and stones are being picked up by the cutterbar, it may be desirable to remove the pan to allow the debris to fall out before being fed into the conditioner.
Page 94: Installing The Header Pan
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.12.2 Installing the Header Pan To install the header pan, follow these steps: 1. Locate pan (B) under header frame and hold in place. 2. Install six 1/2 in. x 1 carriage bolts (A) and ﬂanged lock nuts.
Page 95: Haying Tips
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.13 Haying Tips 6.13.1 Curing A quick cure will maintain top quality because • 5% of the protein is lost for each day hay lies on the ground. • The sooner the cut hay is harvested, the earlier the start for next growth. Leaving the windrow as wide and thin as possible makes for the quickest curing.
Page 96: Windrow Characteristics
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.13.4 Windrow Characteristics Refer to Section 6 Operating the Header, page 67 for instructions on adjusting the header. For best results, a windrow should have the following characteristics: Characteristic Advantage High and ﬂuffy Movement of air through windrow is more important to the curing process than direct sunlight.
Page 97: Levelling The Header
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.14 Levelling the Header Windrower linkages are factory-set to provide the proper level for the header and should not normally require adjustment. The ﬂoat springs are NOT used to level the header. If the header is not level, check the tire pressures on the windrower ensuring they are properly inﬂated. Refer to your self-propelled windrower operator’s manual.
Page 98: Unplugging The Header
OPERATING THE HEADER 6.15 Unplugging the Header Follow these steps to remove plugged material from the header: DANGER Stop windrower engine and remove key before removing plugged material from header. A child or even a pet could engage the drive. 1.
Page 99: Maintenance And Servicing
7 Maintenance and Servicing The following instructions are provided to assist the Operator in servicing the header. Detailed maintenance and service information is available from your Dealer. A parts catalog is located in a plastic case at the right end of the header.
Page 100: Torque Specifications
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.2 Torque Speciﬁcations The following tables give correct torque values for various bolts, cap screws, and hydraulic ﬁttings. • Tighten all bolts to the torques speciﬁed in chart (unless otherwise noted throughout this manual). • Replace hardware with the same strength and grade bolt. •...
Page 101 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Table 7.2 SAE Grade 5 Bolt and Grade 5 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 5/16-18 *149 *164 16.7 18.5 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 5/8-11 3/4-10 7/8-9 Table 7.3 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf)
Page 102: Metric Bolt Specifications
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Table 7.4 SAE Grade 8 Bolt and Grade 8 Free Spinning Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size (A) Min. Max. Min. Max. 1/4-20 *150 *165 16.8 18.6 5/16-18 3/8-16 7/16-14 1/2-13 9/16-12 5/8-11 3/4-10 7/8-9 1165 1288 7.2.2 Metric Bolt Speciﬁcations...
Page 103 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Table 7.6 Metric Class 8.8 Bolts and Class 9 Distorted Thread Nut Torque (ft·lbf) Torque (N·m) Nominal (*in·lbf) Size Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 8-1.25 *167 *185 18.8 20.8 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5 24-3.0 Table 7.7 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Free...
Page 104 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Table 7.8 Metric Class 10.9 Bolts and Class 10 Distorted Thread Nut Torque Torque (N·m) Nominal (ft·lbf)(*in·lbf) Size Min. Max. Min. Max. 3-0.5 3.5-0.6 4-0.7 5-0.8 6-1.0 *105 10.7 11.8 8-1.25 10-1.5 12-1.75 14-2.0 16-2.0 20-2.5 24-3.0 169455 Rev.
Page 105: Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting Into Cast Aluminum
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.2.3 Metric Bolt Speciﬁcations Bolting into Cast Aluminum Table 7.9 Metric Bolt Bolting into Cast Aluminum Bolt Torque Nominal 10.9 Size (Cast Aluminum) (Cast Aluminum) ft·lbf N·m ft·lbf N·m Figure 7.4 A - Nominal Size 7.2.4 Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings 1.
Page 106: O-Ring Boss (Orb) Hydraulic Fittings
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Table 7.10 Flare-Type Hydraulic Tube Fittings Flats From Finger Nut Size Torque Value Tube Size Thread Tight (FFFT) SAE No. Across O.D. (in.) Size (in.) Flats (in.) ft·lbf N·m Flats Turns 3/16 7/16 7/16 9/16 5/16 9/16 11/16 1-1/16 1-1/4...
Page 107: O-Ring Face Seal (Orfs) Hydraulic Fittings
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Table 7.11 O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings (Adjustable) Torque Value Flats From Finger Tight (FFFT) Thread Nut Size Across SAE No. Size (in.) Flats (in.) ft·lbf N·m Flats Turns 7/16 9/16 9/16 11/16 1-1/2 1-1/16 1-1/4 1-5/16 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-7/8...
Page 108 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 2. Apply hydraulic system oil to the O-ring. 3. Align the tube or hose assembly. Ensure that ﬂat face of the mating ﬂange comes in full contact with O-ring. 4. Thread tube or hose nut until hand-tight. The nut should turn freely until it is bottomed out.
Page 109: Conversion Chart
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.3 Conversion Chart Inch-Pound Units SI Units (Metric) Quantity Factor Unit Name Abbreviation Unit Name Abbreviation Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares US gallons per Flow x 3.7854 = liters per minute L/min minute Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons inch...
Page 110: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Your machine can operate at top efﬁciency only if clean lubricants are used. • Use clean containers to handle all lubricants. • Store in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. Lubricant Speciﬁcation Description...
Page 111: Maintenance Requirements
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.5 Maintenance Requirements In this manual, periodic maintenance requirements are organized by service intervals. Regular maintenance is the best insurance against early wear and untimely breakdowns. Following this schedule will increase machine life. For detailed instructions, refer to the speciﬁc headings in this section. Use the ﬂuids and lubricants speciﬁed in Section 7.4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants, page 102.
Page 112: Maintenance Schedule/Record
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.5.1 Maintenance Schedule/Record  - Check  - Lubricate ▲ - Change Action:  Hour meter reading  Service date  Serviced by Refer to Section 7.5.2 Break-In Inspections, page 106. First use Refer to Section 7.5.3 Preseason/Annual Service, page 106.
Page 113 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Drive belt tensioner - see 7.5.5  Lubrication and Servicing, page 107. Roll shaft bearings - see 7.5.5  Lubrication and Servicing, page 107. 250 hours Cutterbar lube - see 7.5.8 ▲ Lubricating the Cutterbar, page 113. Bevel gearbox lube...
Page 114: Break-In Inspections
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.5.2 Break-In Inspections Timing Item Refer to Check for loose hardware. Tighten Section 7.2 Torque Speciﬁcations, page to required torque. At 5 hours Check drive belt tension. Check drive belt tension. Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt, page 138.
Page 115: End-Of-Season Service
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.5.4 End-of-Season Service CAUTION Never use gasoline, naphtha, or any volatile material for cleaning purposes. These materials may be toxic and/or ﬂammable. Do the following at the end of each operating season: • Clean the header thoroughly. •...
Page 116: Greasing Procedure
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Access to the drive systems requires opening the driveshield and cutterbar doors. Refer to Sections • 5.4 Driveshields, page 28 • 5.5 Cutterbar Doors, page 30 Figure 7.9 7.5.6 Greasing Procedure DANGER 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.
Page 117: Lubrication And Servicing Intervals
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.5.7 Lubrication and Servicing Intervals To identify the various locations that require lubrication and servicing, refer to the following illustrations (organized by the frequency of service that is required). Every 25 Hours Figure 7.11 B - Driveshaft 8 A - Cutterbar Driveline Universals (2 Places) D - Driveline Shaft 8 C - Conditioner Driveline Universals (4 Places)
Page 118 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Every 50 Hours Figure 7.12 A - Roll Shaft Bearing (2 Places) B - Belt Tensioner Pivot (1 Place) C - Roll Shaft Bearing (2 Places) NOTE: Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI grade 2) lithium base except where noted.
Page 119 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Every 100 Hours or Annually Figure 7.13 A - Gearbox Lubricant Level 9 (Check With Top Of Header Horizontal). B - Conditioner Drive Belt Tension NOTE: Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI grade 2) lithium base except where noted.
Page 120 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Every 250 Hours Figure 7.14 A - Change Bevel Gearbox Oil B - Change Cutterbar Lube NOTE: Use high temperature extreme pressure (EP2) performance with 1% max molybdenum disulphide (NLGI grade 2) lithium base except where noted. 169455 Rev.
Page 121: Lubricating The Cutterbar
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.5.8 Lubricating the Cutterbar The lubricant level in the cutterbar CANNOT be checked. If in doubt as to the quantity of lubricant in the cutterbar, do NOT add lubricant. Drain the cutterbar and reﬁll with new clean lubricant. Draining the Cutterbar Lubricant IMPORTANT Drain the cutterbar when the lubricant is warm.
Page 122 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 7.16: Cutterbar Filler Plug Locations 9. Locate one of the two ﬁller plugs along the top of the cutterbar. Refer to Figure 7.16: Cutterbar Filler Plug Locations, page 114 10. Clean around either ﬁller plug (A) and remove one plug with an 8 mm hex Allen L-key.
Page 123: Filling The Cutterbar Lubricant
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Filling the Cutterbar Lubricant DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine: stop engine, remove key, and engage safety props before going under machine for any reason. CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. 1.
Page 124 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 7.20: Cutterbar Filler Plug Locations 9. Locate one of the two ﬁller plugs along the top of the cutterbar. Refer to Figure 7.20: Cutterbar Filler Plug Locations, page 116 10. Clean around either ﬁller plug (A) and remove one plug with an 8 mm hex Allen L-key.
Page 125: Rock Guards
3. Inspect rock guards (A) for severe damage, wear, and distortion. The guards should be replaced if severely damaged or worn. 4. Check for loose or missing fasteners and tighten or replace fastener if missing. 5. Contact your MacDon Dealer replacement procedures. Figure 7.21 169455 Rev. E...
Page 126: Cutterbar Disc Maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.6 Cutterbar Disc Maintenance Check daily that discs are not damaged by rocks or worn excessively from abrasive working conditions. They are interchangeable and a disc can be moved to a spindle that rotates in the opposite direction, as long as it is in a usable condition and the blades are oriented to cut in the correct direction.
Page 127: Disc
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Check discs (A) for damage or loose fasteners. 4. Replace damaged discs. Refer to • Removing a Disc, page 119 • Installing a Disc, page 120 5. Replace damaged fasteners. Tighten loose fasteners. 6. Close cutterbar doors. Figure 7.23 7.6.2 Disc Removing a Disc...
Page 128: Installing A Disc
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Installing a Disc CAUTION Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. 1. Position new disc on spindle ensuring it is 90° to the adjacent discs. Figure 7.25 2.
Page 129: Direction Of Spindle Rotation
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.6.3 Direction of Spindle Rotation Figure 7.27 C - Disc 1 10 A - Front of Header B - 13-Foot Cutterbar D - Disc 8 11 7.6.4 Cutter Blades Each disc has two cutter blades (A) attached to each end and are free to swivel horizontally on a specially designed shoulder bolt.
Page 130: Inspecting Cutter Blades
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Inspecting Cutter Blades CAUTION Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. CAUTION Damaged blades may damage the cutterbar and result in poor cutting performance.
Page 131 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING IMPORTANT Blades should be replaced in pairs, otherwise the disc may be unbalanced and damage the cutterbar. IMPORTANT The cutter blades have cutting edges on both edges so that the blade can be turned over and reused. The twist in each blade determines if its cutting direction is clockwise or counterclockwise.
Page 132: Replacing The Cutter Blades
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Replacing the Cutter Blades Follow these steps to replace the cutter blades: CAUTION Cutter blades have two cutting edges. Exercise caution when working around the blades. Blades are sharp, and can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when handling blades. DANGER To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected start-up or fall of raised machine: stop engine,...
Page 133: Inspecting Cutterbar Hardware
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 8. Remove nut (A). 9. Remove shoulder bolt (B) and blade (C). 10. Install new or reversed blade (C) with shoulder bolt (B) onto disc. NOTE: Ensure shoulder bolt is fully engaged into blade before tightening nut. NOTE: Ensure blade is installed correctly to suit rotation of disc.
Page 134: Accelerators
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Figure 7.34 A - Bolt Head Worn B - 0.0-0.16 in. (0.0-4 mm) C - Bolt Neck Worn D - 0.13 in. (3 mm) E - Bolt Distorted F - Bolt Neck Cracked G - Bolt Interference H - Nut Wear J - 0.00-0.24 in.
Page 135: Inspecting Accelerators
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Inspecting Accelerators Follow these steps to inspect accelerators: DANGER 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. 1. Raise header fully, stop engine, and remove key. 2.
Page 136: Rotary Deflectors
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Remove bolt and nut (A) and nut (B) and remove accelerator (C) from disc (D). IMPORTANT Do NOT remove cutter blade bolt unless it or the blade are being replaced. Repeat for other accelerator. 5. Locate new accelerator on disc onto existing cutter blade bolt.
Page 137: Inspecting Rotary Deflectors
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Inspecting Rotary Deﬂectors DANGER 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. 1. Lower the header fully. 2. Shut down the engine and remove the key. 3.
Page 138: Installing The Driven Deflector
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Remove four bolts (A). 5. Remove cover (B) and deﬂector (C). Figure 7.39 Installing the Driven Deﬂector Follow these steps to replace the driven rotary deﬂector: 1. Position new deﬂector (C) on spindle so that it clears accelerators (D).
Page 139: Installing The Driveline Deflector
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 4. Locate the deﬂector (C) with the driveline in the center of it. 5. Remove the four bolts (A) that secure the driveline (B) and disc to the spindle. 6. Rotate the deﬂector (C) as required so that large opening in deﬂector faces you.
Page 140: Disc Spindles
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Insert spacer (D) onto disc. 4. Insert driveline (B) into deﬂector (C) and install onto shaft. Ensure that driveline (B) grease zerks will be accessible through large opening in deﬂector. 5. Align mounting holes in deﬂector (C), spindle, and driveline (B) and reinstall four bolts (A).
Page 141: Replacing A Spindle Key
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Replacing a Spindle Key Follow these steps to replace a spindle key: DANGER 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. 1.
Page 142 9. Inspect plate (C) and gear shaft (E) for damage. If seriously damaged, replace entire spindle assembly. Contact your MacDon Dealer. 10. Install new key (D) into gear (E) keyway as shown. 11. Align keyway in plate (C) with key in gear (E) and install plate (C) onto gear until sufﬁcient threads are exposed...
Page 143: Cutterbar Doors
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 12. Tighten nut (A) until plate is in ﬁnal position. Torque nut to 325 lbf·ft (440 (N·m). 13. Reinstall disc. Refer to Section Installing a Disc, page 120. Figure 7.52 7.6.8 Cutterbar Doors Inspecting Curtains Replace the curtains if they should become worn or damaged. Contact your Dealer for replacement instructions. Inspecting Door Latches: Export Header The cutterbar door latches should operate smoothly and remain engaged when the doors are down.
Page 144: Replacing Latches
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Replacing Latches To replace cutterbar door latches, follow these steps: 1. Unlatch and lift curtain. 2. Remove bolts (A) and remove latch assembly from frame. 3. Locate new latch assembly on frame and reinstall bolts (A). 4. Adjust to position shown and tighten bolts (A). Figure 7.54 Replacing Latch Brackets To replace the cutterbar door latch brackets, follow these steps:...
Page 145: Drive Systems
If repairs are required, it should be removed and serviced at your Dealer. Contact your MacDon Dealer. The only regular servicing required is maintaining the lubricant level and changing the lubricant according to the intervals speciﬁed in this manual.
Page 146: Conditioner Drive Belt
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Open the driveshield. See section 5.4 Driveshields, page Figure 7.57 4. Place a suitable container under drain plug (A). 5. Remove plug (A). 6. Allow sufﬁcient time for lubricant to drain. 7. Disengage header safety props, start engine, and lower header so that it is level.
Page 147 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 1. Lower header to ground, turn off engine, and remove key. 2. Open the driveshield. See Section 5.4 Driveshields, page Figure 7.59 3. Check that adjuster nuts (A) and (B) are tight. Figure 7.60 4. When properly tensioned, tensioner spring (A) should measure approximately 5-9/16 to 5-15/16 in.
Page 148: Replacing The Conditioner Drive Belt
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 5. If necessary, adjust tension as follows: a. Loosen jam nut (B). b. Turn nut (A) clockwise to increase spring length (increase tension). c. Turn nut (A) counterclockwise to decrease spring length (decrease tension). 6. Tighten jam nut (B). 7.
Page 149 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 3. Release tension on conditioner drive belt (A). Refer to Inspecting the Conditioner Drive Belt, page 138. 4. Remove conditioner drive belt (A) from drive pulley (B). Tensioner (C) can be forced away from belt to ease removal. Figure 7.64 5.
Page 150: Conditioner Gearbox
The gearbox does not require normal maintenance or servicing. If repairs are required, the conditioner gearbox should be removed and serviced at your MacDon Dealer. Figure 7.68 169455 Rev. E...
Page 151: Gearbox Speed Sensor
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.7.4 Gearbox Speed Sensor The gearbox speed sensor monitors the rotational speed of the gearbox output shaft and sends a signal to the systems monitor in the operator’s station that is displayed as disc speed. The sensor does not require regular maintenance, and if it malfunctions or is damaged, it can be easily adjusted or replaced.
Page 152: Replacing The Gearbox Speed Sensor
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Replacing the Gearbox Speed Sensor To replace the gearbox speed sensor, follow these steps: 1. Loosen bolts (A) and remove cover (B). Figure 7.71 2. Disconnect the sensor wire from header wiring harness at connector (A). 3. Remove bolt through clip (B). 4.
Page 153: Hydraulics
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 7.8 Hydraulics Refer to your MacDon self-propelled windrower operator’s manual for hydraulic system maintenance procedures for self-propelled windrowers. 7.8.1 Hydraulic Hoses and Lines Check hydraulic hoses and lines daily for signs of leaks. WARNING • Avoid high-pressure ﬂuids.
Page 155: Troubleshooting
8 Troubleshooting 8.1 Mower Performance Symptom Problem Solution Section Dull, bent, or badly Replacing the Cutter Blades, Replace blades. worn blades page 124 Decrease header angle and increase ﬂotation. In some Build-up of dirt 6.6 Header Angle, page 79 Cutterbar plugging conditions, it may be necessary between rock guards 6.1 Header Float, page 67...
Page 156 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Problem Solution Section Ground speed too fast Reduce ground speed. 6.9 Ground Speed, page 82 Roll gap too large for Decrease roll gap. proper feeding 6.2.2 Adjusting the Roll Gap, Roll gap too small page 70 in thick-stemmed Increase roll gap.
Page 157 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Problem Solution Section Material being pulled out by roots Crop in conditioner when cutting. Tall 6.2.2 Adjusting the Roll Gap, rolls before crop is cut Increase roll gap. crop leaning into page 70 machine Insufﬁcient roll gap Damaged leaves 6.4 Roll Timing, page 73 Check roll timing and adjust if and broken stems...
Page 158: Mechanical
Remove mud from Mud on cutterbar cutterbar. Do NOT allow — mud to dry on cutterbar. Spindle bearing failure Replace spindle bearing See MacDon Dealer. Material wrapped around Remove disc and remove Removing a Disc, page spindle material 6.6 Header Angle, page Cutting too low in rocky Decrease header angle.
Page 159 — drive belt rolls completely stopped, remove foreign object. Belt pulleys and idlers Align pulleys and idler See MacDon Dealer misaligned Remove mud from Mud on cutterbar cutterbar. Do NOT allow — mud to dry on cutterbar. 5.7 Attaching the Header,...
Page 161: Options And Attachments
9 Options and Attachments 9.1 Kits The following kits are available through your MacDon Dealer. The dealer will require the B number for pricing and availability. 9.1.1 Cutterbar Repair Tool Kit The cutterbar repair tool kit contains the necessary tools for replacement of the cutterbar idler gears.
Page 162: Shoes
OPTIONS AND ATTACHMENTS 9.1.3 Shoes MD #B5457 Instruction Part Number: MD #169465 Figure 9.2 9.1.4 Tall Crop Divider Kit The tall crop dividers attach to the ends of the header for clean crop dividing and reel entry in tall crops. The kit includes left and right dividers and attachment hardware.
Page 163: Index
Index inspecting ..........122, 127 inspecting hardware ........125 accelerator ............126 lubricant inspecting ............127 draining ............113 replacing............127 ﬁlling ............115 lubrication ............113 deﬁnition ............17 replacing ASTM accelerators..........127 deﬁnition ............17 cutterbar door..........30, 135 attaching adjusting ............135 windrower ............
Page 164 INDEX North American headers........ 28 operating ............67 driving on windrow ..........88 transporting............66 drying agent ............88 unplugging ............90 header ﬂoat, See ﬂoat header operation header safety prop ........... 26 hydraulic ﬁtting export header ﬂare-type ............97 deﬁnition ............
Page 165 INDEX metric bolt torque.............. 94 torque when bolting onto cast aluminum .... 97 bolt torque ............92 moisture.............. 87 deﬁnition ............17 safety alert symbols............1 daily start-up check .......... 37 decal location............. 9 North American header general safety ............ 3 deﬁnition ............
Page 166 INDEX wheel and tire safety ..............7 unplugging the header ......... 90 windrow characteristic.......... 88 weather............... 87...
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