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MacDon M150 Assembly Instructions Manual

MacDon M150 Assembly Instructions Manual

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M150, M200 Self-Propelled Windrower
UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
for
NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS
Form # 169018
Model Year - 2009

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  • Page 1 M150, M200 Self-Propelled Windrower UNLOADING & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NORTH AMERICAN SHIPMENTS Form # 169018 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 2 MACDON SELF PROPELLED AUGER HEADER MACDON SELF PROPELLED WINDROWER TRACTOR Form # 169018 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon M Series Self- Propelled M150 and M200 Windrower Tractors. 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 SAFETY CAUTION following 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. • Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. • Protect yourself. Be sure the extinguisher is properly •...
  • 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 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

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS NC BOLT TORQUE* BOLT A. GENERAL 10.9 DIA. "A" The tables shown below give correct torque ft·lbf ft·lbf N·m N·m values for various bolts and capscrews. • Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted throughout this manual.

  • Page 7: Hydraulic Fittings

    O-RING TYPE D. HYDRAULIC FITTINGS FITTING LOCKNUT FLARE TYPE WASHER O-RING FLARE 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 b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. defects.

  • Page 8: Accronyms And Abbreviations

    DEFINITIONS ACCRONYMS AND TERM DEFINITION ABBREVIATIONS American Petroleum Institute ENGLISH/METRIC EQUIVALENTS American Society Of Testing And ASTM Materials ENGLISH FACTOR SI UNITS (METRIC) Celsius acres x 0.4047 = hectares (ha) Windrower operation with the operator and cab facing in the ft/min x 0.3048 = meters/min (m/min)

  • Page 9: Step 1. Unload Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 1. UNLOAD TRACTOR 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 exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipment may result in c.

  • Page 10: Single Forklift Method

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Chains must be the same length. B. SINGLE FORKLIFT METHOD CAUTION METHOD 1 The front legs rest on the trailer bed on skid CAUTION shoes. Ensure there are no obstructions to prevent rearward sliding of the skid shoes and watch carefully that as unit is dragged, Equipment used for unloading must meet or the skid shoes are not sliding sideways...
  • Page 11 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY c. Position forklift on left or right side of trailer and position forks under windrower tractor frame. NOTE Windrower center gravity approximately 55 inches (1397 mm) rearward of drive wheel center. WARNING Ensure forks project beyond far side of frame.

  • Page 12: Step 2. Reposition Rh Leg

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. REPOSITION RH LEG Only right cab-forward requires repositioning from shipping to field configuration. a. Support the front of the tractor leg off the ground with stand (or equivalent). e. Move leg out to expose one hole. Re-install pins and secure with bolts, washers, and nuts (not shown).

  • Page 13: Step 3. Install Front Wheels

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 3. INSTALL FRONT STEP 4. REPOSITION CASTER WHEELS WHEELS a. Position wheel against hub so that that air a. Raise rear of tractor slightly so that most of the valves are on outside and tire tread point weight is off the casters, using a jack or other forward.

  • Page 14: Step 5. Install Steps

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 5. INSTALL STEPS a. Install two ½ in.x1.0 hex bolts in upper holes in platform. Do not thread in fully. d. Position bracket (A) and install bolts. The two shorter bolts (B) are installed at the back inboard locations.

  • Page 15: Step 6. Install Center Link

    Remove cable ties securing battery clamps and c. Install clevis pin and secure with hair pin. cables to frame. HYDRAULIC LINK – M200 STD, M150 OPTION RATING GROUP CCA VOLT MAX. DIMENSION...

  • Page 16: Step 8. Install Am/Fm Radio

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 8. 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 17 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 support. Support attached chassis in multiple locations to allow for proper mounting of radio.

  • Page 18: Step 9. Attach Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. ATTACH HEADER I. HEADER ATTACHMENT - D SERIES b. Remove hairpin on pins (D) and remove pins from header legs. a. If not installed, attach draper header boots (supplied with header) to tractor lift linkage as CAUTION follows: Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared...
  • Page 19 3. Push down on rod end of link cylinder (K) HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF-ALIGNMENT until hook engages pin on header and is KIT – M200 STD, M150 OPTION locked. 4. Check that center link is locked onto header by pulling upward on rod end of cylinder.
  • Page 20 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITH OPTIONAL SELF- Install pin (D) through header leg, (engaging U- ALIGNMENT KIT bracket in header leg) on both sides. REEL UP REEL DOWN HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN k. Raise header stand (G) to storage position by pulling pin (H) and lifting stand into uppermost position.
  • Page 21 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HEADER DRIVE HOSES REEL HYDRAULICS p. Connect header drive and reel hydraulics, and electrical harness to header. NOTE Refer to the Draper Header Operator’s Manual for instructions on attaching the hydraulics and electrical to the header. Form # 169018 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 22: Header Attachment - A Series

    (B) on the header. Continue to drive slowly forward until feet engage the boots, and header nudges forward. d. Connect center link as follows: MECHANICAL LINK – M150 DANGER Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
  • Page 23 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF-ALIGNMENT KIT – M200 STD, M150 OPTION 3. Push down on rod end of link cylinder until hook engages pin on header and is locked. 4. Check that center link is locked onto header by pulling upward on rod end of cylinder.
  • Page 24 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Raise the header fully with the header up switch on the GSL. Stop engine and remove key. DANGER To avoid bodily injury from fall of raised header, always engage header lift cylinder stops when working on or around raised header.

  • Page 25: Header Attachment - R Series

    Connect center link as follows: MECHANICAL LINK – M150 DANGER a. Remove hairpin from pin (A), and remove pin Stop engine and remove key from ignition...
  • Page 26 5. Proceed to step e. attachment pin. HYDRAULIC LINK WITHOUT SELF-ALIGNMENT KIT – M200 STD, M150 OPTION 3. Push down on rod end of link cylinder (G) until hook engages pin (H) on header and is locked.
  • Page 27 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC LINK WITH OPTIONAL SELF- ALIGNMENT KIT REEL UP REEL DOWN HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN h. Install pin (A) through each boot and foot and secure with hairpin. IMPORTANT 1. Adjust the position of the center link cylinder Ensure pin (A) is fully inserted and with the REEL UP and REEL DOWN hairpin is installed behind bracket on...
  • Page 28 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Connect header drive hydraulics and electrical harness to header. NOTE Refer to the Rotary Header Operator’s Manual for instructions on attaching the hydraulics and electrical to the rotary header. Form # 169018 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 29: Step 10. Lubricate Machine

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 10. LUBRICATE MACHINE Recommended Lubricant SPEC DESCRIPTION High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) As Required SAE Multi- Performance With 1% Max Unless Purpose. Molybdenum Disulphide Otherwise (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Specified. Base a. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Lubrication Points (continued) High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base TOP LINK – TWO FITTINGS (BOTH SIDES) WALKING BEAM PIVOT) FORMED CASTER WHEEL BEARING 1 PLACE (BOTH WHEELS) CASTER PIVOT (BOTH SIDES) FORKED CASTER SPINDLE BEARINGS TWO PLACES (BOTH WHEELS)

  • Page 31: Step 11. Program Cdm

    • DWA INSTALLED are hi-lited. • HDR CUT WIDTH • HAY CONDITIONER INSTALLED NOTE • If necessary, refer to the M150, M200 CALIBRATE SENSORS Windrower Operator’s Manual programming CDM to specific crop types and conditions. SIDE DISPLAY MAIN DISPLAY Displays Software Revision Status Displays Menu Item and Selection Upper Line –...
  • Page 32 If NO jump to DWA AUTO UP & DOWN? N O / Y E S C x x x || T I L T Appears for M150 ONLY - If "NO" then jump to: C Y L I N S T A L L E D ?
  • Page 33 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY C x x x || S E T If "NO" then jump to: C O N T R O L L O C K S ? 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 34 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY L1 C x x x || C A B If "NO" then jump to: D I S P L A Y S E T U P ? L2 M x x x || N O / Y E S C A L I B R A T E S E N S O R S ? C x x x || D I S P L A Y...
  • Page 35 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY L1 C x x x || D I A G N O S T I C If "NO" then jump to: M O D E ? L2 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...
  • Page 36 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 C x x x || S E N S O R I N P U T M x x x || H D R A N G L E...

  • Page 37: Step 12. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS STEP 12. PERFORM PRE- B. TIRE PRESSURES DELIVERY CHECKS Measure tire pressure with a gauge. Bar – 32 psi (221 kPa) WARNING Turf – 20 psi (138 kPa) Caster - 10 psi (69 kPa) Stop windrower tractor engine and remove key before making adjustments to machine.

  • Page 38: Hydraulic Oil Level

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS E. HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL F. FUEL SEPARATOR a. Turn filler cap counterclockwise to loosen bung, and remove dipstick. M150 b. Check that level is between LOW and FULL marks. c. Reinstall filler cap and turn clockwise to tighten bung.

  • Page 39: Gear Box Lubricant Level

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS G. GEAR BOX LUBRICANT LEVEL PERFORM SAFETY SYSTEM CHECKS CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area. A properly functioning system should operate as follows: • The starter should engage ONLY when the GSL is in N-DETENT, steering wheel locked in the CENTER position, and the header drive switch is in the OFF position.
  • Page 40 PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS 3. Insert a wood block approximately ¾ inch (19 mm) thick between the other channel and pintle arm so that the interlock channel is clear of the pintle arm. 4. Turn the steering wheel off center, and move the GSL in N-DETENT. 5.

  • Page 41: Operational Checks

    Operator’s station lock (A) must be engaged at Disengage header clutch. cab forward or engine forward position. Neutral interlock Contact MacDon dealer. c. Move GSL (B) into N-DETENT. misadjusted. No fuel to engine. Fill empty fuel tank, replace clogged filter.

  • Page 42: Gauges And Cdm Display

    6. If engine fails to start, repeat steps 1 to 4. 7. Engine will cycle through a period where it appears to labour. M150 – CUMMINS ENGINE 1. Follow procedure for Normal Start. IV. ENGINE SPEED 2. Engine will cycle through a period where it a.

  • Page 43: Operator's Presence System Checks

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS 3. If not, the operator presence system requires adjustment. Refer to Technical V. OPERATOR’S PRESENCE SYSTEM Service Manual. CHECKS a. With the windrower engine running, place the GSL in Neutral and turn the steering wheel until it locks. CAUTION Check to be sure all bystanders have cleared the area.

  • Page 44: Exterior Lights

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS VI. EXTERIOR LIGHTS d. Rotate operator’s seat to engine forward mode. TURN SIGNALS/HAZARDS - AMBER FIELD LIGHTS HI/LO LIGHTS - ROAD FRONT – CAB FWD FRONT – ENG FWD FIELD LIGHTS TURN SIGNALS/HAZARDS - AMBER TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS - RED SWATH LIGHTS REAR –...

  • Page 45: Interior Lights

    M Series Self-Propelled Windrower system, perform the following steps OPERATOR’S MANUAL. See below: whenever the machine is first started after storage for more than one week. WINDROWER TRACTOR FORM NUMBER MacDon 169017 BLOWER SWITCH Controls Blower Speed Premier 169095 OFF/LO/MED/HI...
  • Page 46 NOTES Form # 169018 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 47 NOTES Form # 169018 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 48 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 49 Check air conditioning functioning properly. Check heater functioning properly. Check instrument console gauge lights and interior lights for operation. Check maximum (no load) engine speed at Cab Display Module (M150 – 2270-2330 rpm) (M200 – 2250-2300 rpm). Check exterior lights for operation.

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