MacDon R85 Operator's Manual page 6
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- Operator's manual (220 pages) ,
- Assembly instructions manual (122 pages) ,
- Unloading and assembly instructions (55 pages)
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6.4.1
Checking Roll Timing.............................................................................................................. 73
6.4.2
Adjusting the Roll Timing ........................................................................................................ 74
6.5
Forming Shields ............................................................................................................................ 75
6.5.1
6.5.2
Adjusting the Rear Deflector (Fluffer Shield)............................................................................. 77
6.5.3
6.6
Header Angle ................................................................................................................................ 79
6.7
Cutting Height ............................................................................................................................... 80
6.7.1
Adjusting the Skid Shoe Height ............................................................................................... 80
6.8
Disc Speed.................................................................................................................................... 81
6.9
Ground Speed ............................................................................................................................... 82
6.10
Double Windrowing........................................................................................................................ 83
6.11
Tall Crop Dividers (option) .............................................................................................................. 84
6.11.1
Removing Tall Crop Divider..................................................................................................... 84
6.12
The Header Pan ............................................................................................................................ 85
6.12.1
Removing the Header Pan ...................................................................................................... 85
6.12.2
Installing the Header Pan........................................................................................................ 86
6.13
Haying Tips ................................................................................................................................... 87
6.13.1
Curing ................................................................................................................................... 87
6.13.2
Topsoil Moisture ..................................................................................................................... 87
6.13.3
Weather and Topography........................................................................................................ 87
6.13.4
Windrow Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 88
6.13.5
Driving On Windrow ............................................................................................................... 88
6.13.6
Raking and Tedding................................................................................................................ 88
6.13.7
Using Chemical Drying Agents ................................................................................................ 88
6.14
Levelling the Header ...................................................................................................................... 89
6.15
Unplugging the Header .................................................................................................................. 90
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Maintenance and Servicing ................................................................................................................. 91
7.1
Preparation for Servicing ................................................................................................................ 91
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.2.3
Metric Bolt Specifications Bolting into Cast Aluminum ............................................................... 97
7.2.4
Flare-Type Hydraulic Fittings................................................................................................... 97
7.2.5
O-Ring Boss (ORB) Hydraulic Fittings ..................................................................................... 98
7.2.6
O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) Hydraulic Fittings............................................................................ 99
7.3
Conversion Chart..........................................................................................................................101
7.4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............................................................................................102
7.5
Maintenance Requirements ...........................................................................................................103
7.5.1
Maintenance Schedule/Record...............................................................................................104
7.5.2
Break-In Inspections..............................................................................................................106
7.5.3
Preseason/Annual Service .....................................................................................................106
7.5.4
End-of-Season Service ..........................................................................................................107
7.5.5
Lubrication and Servicing.......................................................................................................107
7.5.6
Greasing Procedure ..............................................................................................................108
7.5.7
Lubrication and Servicing Intervals .........................................................................................109
7.5.8
Lubricating the Cutterbar ....................................................................................................... 113
Draining the Cutterbar Lubricant ..................................................................................... 113
Filling the Cutterbar Lubricant ......................................................................................... 115
7.5.9
Rock Guards......................................................................................................................... 117
Inspecting the Rock Guards ........................................................................................... 117
7.6
Cutterbar Disc Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 118
7.6.1
Inspecting the Cutterbar Discs ............................................................................................... 118
7.6.2
Disc...................................................................................................................................... 119
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