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MacDon M105 Assembly Instructions Manual

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M105 Self-Propelled Windrower
UNLOADING and ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
for
NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS
Published: July, 2011
Form 169558
Revision A

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  • Page 1 M105 Self-Propelled Windrower UNLOADING and ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS Published: July, 2011 Form 169558 Revision A...
  • Page 2 MACDON M105 SELF PROPELLED WINDROWER Form 169558 Revision A...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION This instructional manual describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon M105 Self-Propelled Windrower. Use the Table of Contents to guide you to specific areas. Retain this instruction for future reference. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    GENERAL GENERAL SAFETY CAUTION The following are general farm safety precautions that should be part of your operating procedure types • Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of machinery. emergencies. Protect yourself. Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. •...
  • Page 5 GENERAL 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 area used servicing • machinery clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery. Wet spots can be dangerous when working with electrical equipment.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    GENERAL RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS STD COARSE BOLT TORQUE* A. GENERAL BOLT 10.9 DIA. "A" The tables shown below give correct torque lbf∙ft N·m lbf∙ft N·m values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in •...

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

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

  • Page 8: O-Ring Face Seal (Orfs) Hydraulic Fittings

    GENERAL a. Check components to ensure that the sealing E. O-RING FACE SEAL (ORFS) surfaces and fitting threads are free of burrs, HYDRAULIC FITTINGS nicks, and scratches, or any foreign material. b. Apply lubricant (typically Petroleum Jelly) to O-ring and threads. If O-ring is not already installed, install O-ring.

  • Page 9: Conversion Chart

    GENERAL CONVERSION CHART INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares gallons per minute (US) gpm (US) x 3.7854 = Flow liters per minute L/min gallons per minute (Imp) x 4.5460 = Force pounds force...

  • Page 10: Definitions

    GENERAL DEFINITIONS The following terms/abbreviations may be used in this manual: TERM DEFINITION American Petroleum Institute Articulating Power Tongue ASTM American Society Of Testing and Materials Windrower operation with the Operator and cab facing in the direction of Cab-Forward travel. Cab Display Module A hydraulic cylinder or turnbuckle type link between the header and the Center-link...

  • Page 11: Step 1. Unload Windrower

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 1. UNLOAD WINDROWER CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. A. TWO FORKLIFT METHOD CAUTION Equipment used for unloading must meet or BOLTED FRAME SHOWN exceed the requirements specified below.

  • Page 12: Single Forklift Methods

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Install chains from forklift mast to jacking brackets on both front legs of windrower. B. SINGLE FORKLIFT METHODS Chains must be the same length. There are two methods that can be used. CAUTION METHOD 1 The front legs rest on the trailer bed on skid CAUTION shoes.
  • Page 13 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY BOLTED FRAME SHOWN FIXED FRAME SIMILAR c. Position forklift on left or right side of trailer, and position forks under windrower frame. NOTE Windrower center gravity approximately 55 in. (1397 mm) rearward of drive wheel center. WARNING Ensure forks project beyond far side of frame.

  • Page 14: Step 2. Re-Position Rh Leg (Bolted Frame)

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. RE-POSITION RH LEG (BOLTED FRAME) For a Fixed Frame windrower, proceed to STEP 3. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS. For a Bolted Frame windrower, only the right cab-forward leg requires re-positioning from shipping to field configuration as follows: a.

  • Page 15: Step 3. Install Front Wheels

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 3. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS e. Install wheel nuts, and tighten to 175 - 200 ft∙lbf (237 - 271 N∙m), using the tightening sequence shown above. NOTE To avoid damage to wheel disks, do not over-tighten wheel nuts. Repeat sequence three times.

  • Page 16: Step 4. Install Caster Wheels (Fixed Frame)

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. INSTALL CASTER WHEELS (FIXED FRAME) There are two methods that can be used. I. METHOD 1 55 - 58 in. (1400 - 1473 mm) FROM GROUND a. Support rear of windrower with a forklift (or equivalent).
  • Page 17 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY METHOD 2 55 - 58 in. (1400 - 1473 mm) FROM GROUND a. Support rear of windrower with jack stands under the rear frame, or with a support under the shipping stand. Distance between walking beam and ground should be 55 - 58 in.

  • Page 18: Step 5. Re-Position Caster Wheels (Bolted Frame)

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE STEP 5. RE-POSITION CASTER Illustration shows widest tread width. WHEELS (BOLTED FRAME) As an option, the rear casters can be adjusted to a narrow tread width to allow loading and shipping without having to remove them. A narrow tread width also suits smaller headers by allowing more space to the uncut crop, and provides more maneuverability around...

  • Page 19: Step 6. Install Steps

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. INSTALL STEPS STEP 7. INSTALL CENTER-LINK MECHANICAL LINK a. Remove clevis pin from center-link. a. Remove two bolts securing steps to platform, and remove steps. b. Position link between mounting brackets on front frame, and attach at lower hole location. c.

  • Page 20: Step 8. Install Batteries

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT STEP 8. INSTALL BATTERIES BATTERY NEGATIVE GROUNDED. Always connect starter The batteries should conform to the following cable to the positive (+) terminal of specification: battery, and battery ground cable to negative terminal battery. RATING GROUP VOLT MAX.

  • Page 21: Step 9. Install Am/Fm Radio

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. INSTALL AM/FM RADIO e. Locate receptacle (F) (supplied with radio) in opening, and secure by bending tabs (G) on Provision has been made for installation of receptacle against panel. AM/FM radio. The mounting is designed to fit a DIN E style radio with a depth X = 161 mm, and having a 5 mm threaded stud centered on the rear for support.
  • Page 22 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Attach stud (supplied with radio) to center rear of radio. k. Attach support (D) to stud on back of radio chassis with lock washer and metric nut (E) that was supplied with the support. Support attached to chassis in multiple locations to allow proper...

  • Page 23: Step 10. Attach Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. ATTACH HEADER A. HEADER ATTACHMENT - D SERIES IMPORTANT A light header float kit may need to be installed, depending on the header size and configuration. 2. Locate boot (D) on lift linkage (E), and re-install pin (C).
  • Page 24 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY MECHANICAL LINK HEADER UP HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN HEADER DOWN 1. Loosen nut (H), and rotate barrel (J) to adjust length so that link lines up with header bracket. 2. Install pin (K), and secure with cotter pin. c.
  • Page 25 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY NOTE If one end of the header does not raise fully, the lift cylinders require re-phasing. Proceed as follows to re-phase lift cylinders: Press and hold HEADER UP switch until both cylinders stop moving. Continue to hold switch for 3 - 4 seconds.
  • Page 26 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY n. Start engine, and activate HEADER LIFT cylinders (switch on GSL) to lower header fully. 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 27: Header Attachment - A Series

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY CAUTION B. HEADER ATTACHMENT - A SERIES Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. HEADER UP HEADER DOWN b. Start engine, and activate HEADER DOWN button on the GSL to fully retract header lift cylinders.
  • Page 28 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY e. Connect center-link as follows: MECHANICAL LINK HEADER UP HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN HEADER DOWN 1. Loosen nut (F), and rotate barrel (G) to 3. Activate HEADER TILT cylinder switches on adjust length so that other end lines up with GSL to extend or retract center-link cylinder header bracket.
  • Page 29 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY DANGER To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, always engage header lift cylinder stops when working on or around raised header, and before going under the header for any reason. g. Cylinder stops are located on both header lift cylinders on the windrower.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY p. Connect header drive hydraulics (Q) and Remove lynch pin from pin (M) in stand (N). electrical harness (R) to header. Refer to Auger Hold stand (N) and remove pin (M). Header Operator’s Manual. k. Re-position stand to “storage position” by inverting stand, and re-locating on bracket as shown.

  • Page 31: Step 11. Lubricate Machine

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 11. LUBRICATE MACHINE Recommended Lubricant SPEC DESCRIPTION High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) As Required Performance With SAE Multi- Unless 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide Purpose. Otherwise Specified. (NLGI Grade 2). Lithium Base DANGER Stop engine, and remove key from ignition before leaving Operator's seat for any reason.
  • Page 32 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Lubrication Points High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2). Lithium Base CASTER PIVOT (BOTH SIDES) WALKING BEAM PIVOT FORMED CASTER WHEEL BEARING 1 PLACE (BOTH WHEELS) FORKED CASTER SPINDLE BEARINGS TWO PLACES (BOTH WHEELS) TOP LINK - TWO FITTINGS (BOTH SIDES)

  • Page 33: Step 12. Program Cdm

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Proceed as follows to program the CDM: STEP 12. PROGRAM CDM a. Turn ignition key to RUN, or start the engine. See STEP 14J. III. START ENGINE on page 43. The monitoring system requires programming b. Press PROGRAM and SELECT on CDM to for each header, and the header must be enter Programming Mode.
  • Page 34 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY DETAILED PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS (Key On / Engine Running or Not / Header Disengaged). (Press PROGRAM and SELECT on CDM to enter Programming Mode). NOTE: ENGINE MUST BE RUNNING TO CALIBRATE SENSORS. Programming Menu Flow Chart C x x x T R A C T O R S E T U P ? If "NO"...
  • Page 35 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C x x x || S E T C O N T R O L L O C K S ? If "NO" then jump to: M x x x || N O / Y E S V I E W C O N T R O L L O C K S ?
  • Page 36 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C x x x || C D M B U Z Z E R V O L U M E The "arrow" keys are used to change the CDM M x x x || ▂ ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ ▇ buzzer volume, CDM backlighting or the CDM C x x x || C D M B A C K L I G H T I N G...
  • Page 37 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C x x x D I A G N O S T I C M O D E ? If "NO" then jump to: M x x x N O / Y E S T R A C T O R S E T U P ? C x x x || V I E W E R R O R...
  • Page 38 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C x x x || S E N S O R I N P U T M x x x || H D R H E I G H T S E N S O R If a sensor has been disabled "SENSOR" will be flashing in the area where the input reading would C x x x || S E N S O R I N P U T...

  • Page 39: Step 13. Set Knife Speed

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 3. Multiply the rpm reading by two for the knife STEP 13. SET KNIFE SPEED speed in strokes per minute. b. Determine the knife speed as follows if the The knife speed is manually set by making machine is equipped with the optional module: adjustments to the knife drive pump, and has 1.
  • Page 40 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY 3. Turn adjuster screw (B) clockwise (screw in) to decrease knife speed, and counter clockwise (screw out) to increase the knife speed. NOTE One turn of the adjuster screw will change knife speed approximately 116 strokes per minute, or the wobble box pulley speed by 58 revolutions per minute.

  • Page 41: Step 14. Perform Pre- Delivery Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS C. TIRE PRESSURES STEP 14. PERFORM PRE- Measure tire pressure with a gauge. DELIVERY CHECKS TIRE TYPE SIZE PRESSURE WARNING 18.4 - 26 32 psi (221 kPa) Stop windrower engine, and remove key 600 - 65R28 26 psi (179 kPa) before making adjustments to machine.

  • Page 42: Air Cleaner

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS E. AIR CLEANER F. HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL a. Turn filler cap counter clockwise to loosen bung, and remove dipstick. a. Check that air cleaner cap is firmly attached, and that all clamps on air cleaner are secure. b. Check that level is between LOW and FULL marks.

  • Page 43: A/C Compressor Belt

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS H. A/C COMPRESSOR BELT a. Tension on A/C compressor belt should be such that a force of 8 to 12 lbf (35 - 55 N) deflects the belt 3/16 in. (5 mm) at mid-span. Form 169558 Revision A...

  • Page 44: Perform Safety System Checks

    If the system does not function as described 4. Turn the steering wheel off-center, and above, refer to the M105 Operator’s Manual for move the GSL in N-DETENT. adjustment procedures. 5. Try to start the engine. The CDM will flash a.

  • Page 45: Operational Checks

    Move steering wheel to locked NEUTRAL. position. a. Start engine as follows: Disengage header clutch. Neutral interlock Refer to M105 Operator’s Manual. misadjusted. Fill empty fuel tank, replace No fuel to engine. clogged filter. Old fuel in tank. Drain tank, refill with fresh fuel.
  • Page 46 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS c. Cold Start - Engine temperature 20°F NOTE (-7°C) or lower. Throttle is non-responsive during this time as engine is in “warm up” mode. NOTE This mode lasts from 30 seconds to 3 Grid heater will not operate if engine minutes depending on temperature.
  • Page 47 If not, the Operator Presence System requires adjustment, refer to the M105 Operator’s Manual for adjustment procedures. NOTE To restart the header, move the HEADER DRIVE switch to the OFF position, and back to the ON position again.
  • Page 48 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS BEACON LIGHTS - AMBER HIGH / LOW LIGHTS TURN SIGNALS / HAZARDS - AMBER FRONT Switch BEACONS ON (if installed), and check that they are functioning. The ignition switch must be at RUN, but the engine does not need TURN SIGNALS / HAZARDS - AMBER to be running.

  • Page 49: Manuals

    OFF for 5 to 10 seconds. • M105 - Self-Propelled Windrower Repeat this step ten times. OPERATOR’S MANUAL. See below. Engine Manual 166240. • M105 Windrower Quick Card 169570. • Warranty documents. • OPERATOR’S PARTS WINDROWER...
  • Page 51 M105 Self-Propelled Windrower Pre-Delivery Checklist - N.A. Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your Customer. The completed Checklist should be retained either by the Operator or the Dealer. CAUTION: Carefully follow the instructions given. Be alert for safety related messages which bring your attention to hazards and unsafe practices.
  • Page 54 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.

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