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MacDon A30-S Assembly Instructions Manual

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A30-S, A30-D & A40-D Auger
Self-Propelled Windrower Header
Unloading & Assembly Instructions
Form # 169078
Model Year - 2009

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  • Page 1 A30-S, A30-D & A40-D Auger Self-Propelled Windrower Header Unloading & Assembly Instructions Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 2 MACDON A30-S SELF-PROPELLED AUGER HEADER Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION This instruction describes the unloading, set-up and pre-delivery requirements for the MacDon Model A30-S, A30-D, and A40-D Auger Headers, including a Grass Seed version. Use the table of contents to guide you to specific areas. CAREFULLY READ ALL THE MATERIAL PROVIDED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOAD, ASSEMBLE, OR USE THE MACHINE.

  • Page 4: General Safety

    Provide a first-aid kit for use in case of • GENERAL SAFETY emergencies. CAUTION following general farm safety precautions that should part your operating procedure for all types of machinery. Protect yourself. • Keep a fire extinguisher on the machine. Be •...
  • 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 the area used for servicing machinery • clean and dry. Wet or oily floors are slippery.

  • Page 6: Recommended Torques

    RECOMMENDED TORQUES C. METRIC BOLTS NC 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 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 defects. b. Align tube with fitting before tightening. c.

  • Page 8: Conversion Chart

    CONVERSION CHART INCH-POUND UNITS SI UNITS (METRIC) QUANTITY FACTOR UNIT NAME ABBR. UNIT NAME ABBR. Area acres acres x 0.4047 = hectares Flow US gallons per minute (gpm) x 3.7854 = liters per min L/min Force pounds force x 4.4482 = Newtons inch x 25.4 =...

  • Page 9: Step 1. Unload Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 1. UNLOAD HEADER CAUTION To avoid injury to bystanders from being struck by machinery, do not allow persons to stand in unloading area. CAUTION TOPSIDE Equipment used for unloading must meet or exceed the requirements specified below. Using inadequate equipment may result in chain breakage, vehicle tipping or machine damage.

  • Page 10: Step 2. Remove Underside Shipping Stand

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 2. REMOVE UNDERSIDE SHIPPING STAND CAUTION Keep feet clear when removing final bolts. d. Insert tabs on skid shoe into slots (E) on cutterbar at inboard mounting locations on frame a. Remove four bolts (A) and remove shipping and secure with clevis pin (C).

  • Page 11: Step 4. Install Gauge Rollers

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 4. INSTALL GAUGE ROLLERS If kit not supplied proceed to STEP 5. LOWER HEADER, otherwise install kit as follows: NOTE This kit may be installed later in the header assembly sequence but it may be easier prior to laying the header down. a.

  • Page 12: Step 5. Lower Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT STEP 5. LOWER HEADER See "Chain Requirements" in this section for minimum chain specifications. Also, a. Attach either a spreader bar or chain to forks. chain length must be sufficient to provide a minimum 4 feet (1.2 m) vertical chain CAUTION height.

  • Page 13: Step 6. Remove Shipping Stands

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 6. REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS h. Remove lynch pin from pin (C). Hold stand (D) and remove pin (C). a. Remove two bolts (E) from shipping stand (F). b. Remove hairpin from pin (G). c. Hold shipping stand (F), remove pin (G), and remove stand.

  • Page 14: Step 7. Reposition Wobble Box Breather

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 7. REPOSITION WOBBLE BOX BREATHER b. Attach extensions (C) to lean bar with four bolts (D) and nuts provided. c. Re-attach lean bar to header with existing hardware at desired location. Tighten bolts. a. Move breather (B) to back port and install plug (A) in forward port at wobble box(es).

  • Page 15: Step 9. Adjust Lean Bar

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 9. ADJUST LEAN BAR NARROW a. Lean bar is fully retracted for shipping. Remove hardware on both sides and install lean bar in field position at position suitable for crop. b. Proceed to STEP 11. ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS.

  • Page 16: Step 12. Assemble Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY Tighten jam nut (D) against cover while holding STEP 12. ASSEMBLE FORMING bolt (B). SHIELD a. Unpack and remove shipping material. g. Remove lynch pin (G) from adjuster rod (H) and locate rod in hole in side deflector (C). Secure with lynch pin (G).

  • Page 17: Step 13 Install Forming Shield

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 13 INSTALL FORMING SHIELD a. Remove the header from the tractor if attached for ease of installation of the forming shield. Lift the aft end of the forming shield and attach straps (D) to pins (E) on tractor frame. Install washer and hairpin to secure strap.

  • Page 18: Step 14. Attach Header To Tractor

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 14. ATTACH HEADER TO TRACTOR HEADER UP HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN HEADER DOWN d. Activate header tilt cylinder switches on ground speed control in tractor to position center link cylinder (D) so that it can connect to header. a.
  • Page 19 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY HEADER UP HEADER HEADER TILT UP TILT DOWN HEADER DOWN h. Install pin (A) through boot (C) and foot on both sides and secure with hairpin. IMPORTANT Start engine and lower header fully. Ensure pin (A) is fully inserted and hairpin m.

  • Page 20: Step 15. Attach Hydraulics

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY STEP 15. ATTACH HYDRAULICS A. A30-S AND A30-D HEADERS The connections are the same for all M Series DANGER tractors. 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 21: A40-D Header

    UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY B. A40-D HEADER The header drive connection only powers the AUGER & REEL KNIFE RETURN knife and hay conditioner on the A40-D header PRESSURE (MALE FITTING (knife only on grass seed header). Separate AT HEADER) connections are required for the auger and reel as follows: KNIFE PRESSURE (FEMALE FITTING...
  • Page 22 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY k. Route auger return and reel pressure hose bundle (D) from header to tractor, and locate bundle above existing hose support (J) as shown. Secure with three straps (F) and lower lever (K). M150 & M200 VALVE BLOCK CONNECTIONS a.
  • Page 23 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY AUGER RETURN REEL PRESSURE c. Remove female couplers from hoses (D) from WITHOUT REVERSER VALVE header, and remove caps.. AUGER RETURN REEL PRESSURE WITH REVERSER VALVE e. Push reel pressure and auger return hose couplers onto mating receptacles (D) and (E) on WITHOUT REVERSER VALVE valve block until collar on receptacle snaps into lock position.
  • Page 24 (J) from the large coupler (K). block (B). b. Remove fitting from “DWA” port and replace with check valve (C), MacDon #167344. Do not re- install removed fitting. c. Connect hose (A) to check valve (C). g. Install larger coupler (K) onto fitting at port “R1”.
  • Page 25 ALTERNATE INSTALLATION FOR SMALL COUPLER. Install the small coupler (N) onto the tee (O) on 1. Assemble adapter fitting (Q), MacDon valve block (D). #021030, with O-ring (R) into coupler (P) as shown. 2. Install the assembly (P)(Q)(R) onto tee (T) at port “DWA”.

  • Page 26: Step 16. Lubricate The Header

    Leave excess grease on fitting to keep out dirt. A30-S High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base A30-S HEADER RH SIDE AUGER SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 27 (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base AUGER DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) A30-S HEADER LH SIDE SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear AUGER SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not over grease.
  • Page 28 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A30-D High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base CROSS SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) A30-D HEADER LH SIDE REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not...
  • Page 29 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A30-D High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) A30-D HEADER RH SIDE SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear caused by sickle pressing on guards, do not over grease.
  • Page 30 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A40-D High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base A40-D HEADER LH SIDE SICKLE DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) GAUGE ROLLER BEARINGS (2 PLCS) NOTE BOTH SIDES –...
  • Page 31 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) A40-D High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base REEL SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) A40-D HEADER RH SIDE SICKLE DRIVE BEARING (1 PLC) SICKLE HEAD BEARING (1 PLC) AUGER SHAFT BEARING (1 PLC) NOTE To prevent binding and/or excessive wear...
  • Page 32 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) HAY CONDITIONER High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base ROLL PIVOT (1 PLC BOTH SIDES) ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) ROLL SHAFT BEARINGS (2 PLCS) Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 33 DRIVELINES High Temp. Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance With 1% Max Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2).Lithium Base A30-S DRIVELINE UNIVERSALS (2 PLCS) 10% MOLY GREASE IS RECOMMENDED FOR DRIVELINE SHAFT SLIP JOINTS ONLY CROSS SHAFT (1 PLC) CROSS SHAFT (1 PLC) A30-D &...
  • Page 34 UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY LUBRICATE THE HEADER (Cont’d) OILING Apply oil to upper edge of lower spans when oiling chains. SAE 30 OIL KNIFE DAILY EXCEPT IN SANDY SOIL AUGER DRIVE CHAIN (1 PLC) REEL DRIVE CHAIN (1 PLC) Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...

  • Page 35: Step 17. Perform Pre-Delivery Checks

    Refer to the appropriate section for your particular A30-D header. I. A30-S SINGLE KNIFE a. Open shield on header RH side. A30-S b. Reel drive belt (F) should deflect 3/16 in. (4 mm) when a load of 8-12 lbf (35-40 N) is applied to each belt at mid-span.

  • Page 36: A40-D Double Knife

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS Open shield on header LH side. c. Open shield on header LH side. A40-D A30-D d. Sickle drive timing belt (N) should deflect 0.55 inch (14 mm) when a load of 5-6.5 lbf (22-30 N) g. Sickle drive belt (J) should deflect 0.55 inch is applied at mid-span).

  • Page 37: Auger Stripper Bar Clearance

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS B. AUGER STRIPPER BAR D. HEADER FLOTATION CLEARANCE The windrower float springs are not used to level the header. To adjust float, refer to illustration a. Check for signs of auger flighting rubbing below and proceed as follows: stripper bars after run-up.

  • Page 38: Level The Header

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS E. LEVEL THE HEADER a. Park windrower on level ground. b. Increase header angle to maximum with header tilt switch in tractor. c. Lower header onto ground so that linkage (A) lifts at tractor leg. If necessary, place wooden blocks under header cutterbar and header legs.

  • Page 39: Conditioner Rolls

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS F. CONDITIONER ROLLS a. Lower header fully. 0.5 in. (12 mm) CROP e. Check roll timing by examining distance ‘X’ at b. Check roll gap is mark 2 on the decal (A). each end of the rolls (F). Each steel bar on one roll should be centered between two bars of the c.

  • Page 40: Skid Shoes/Gauge Rollers

    I. WOBBLE BOX a. Check actual speed of wobble box pulley using a hand-held optical tachometer during run-up. Speed should be 775 rpm for A30-S, and 950 rpm for A30-D and A40-D with the engine at 2600 rpm. b. Check that pins are installed in the same position in all skid shoes/gauge rollers.

  • Page 41: Run-Up The Header

    PRE-DELIVERY CHECKS J. RUN-UP THE HEADER CAUTION Never start or move the machine until you are sure all bystanders have cleared the area. CAUTION Clear the area of other persons, pets etc. Keep children away from machinery. Walk around the machine to be sure no one is under, on or close to it.
  • Page 42 NOTES Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 43 NOTES Form # 169078 Model Year - 2009...
  • Page 44 Self-Propelled Auger Header Model A30-S, A30-D, & A40-D Pre-Delivery Checklist Perform these checks and adjustments prior to delivery to your customer. Refer to Set-Up Instructions for adjustment details. The completed checklist should be retained either by the customer or the dealer.
  • Page 46 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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