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.
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................... 2
RECOMMENDED TORQUES ................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................. 4
SAE BOLTS ................................................................................................................................................ 4
METRIC BOLTS ......................................................................................................................................... 4
HYDRAULIC FITTINGS ............................................................................................................................. 5
CONVERSION CHART .............................................................................................................................................. 6
ACCRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 6
UNLOAD HEADER .............................................................................................................................. 7
INSTALL GAUGE ROLLERS ............................................................................................................... 9
LOWER HEADER .............................................................................................................................. 10
REMOVE SHIPPING STANDS .......................................................................................................... 11
INSTALL TALL CROP DIVIDER ........................................................................................................ 12
ADJUST LEAN BAR ........................................................................................................................... 13
ADJUST TRANSPORT LIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 13
ASSEMBLE FORMING SHIELD ........................................................................................................ 14
INSTALL FORMING SHIELD ............................................................................................................. 15
ATTACH HEADER TO TRACTOR..................................................................................................... 16
ATTACH HYDRAULICS ..................................................................................................................... 18
A30-S AND A30-D HEADERS ................................................................................................................. 18
A40-D HEADER ....................................................................................................................................... 19
LUBRICATE THE HEADER ............................................................................................................... 24
I.
A30-S SINGLE KNIFE ................................................................................................................... 33
II.
A30-D DOUBLE KNIFE ................................................................................................................. 33
III.
A40-D DOUBLE KNIFE ................................................................................................................. 34
HEADER FLOTATION ............................................................................................................................. 35
LEVEL THE HEADER .............................................................................................................................. 36
CONDITIONER ROLLS............................................................................................................................ 37
SKID SHOES/GAUGE ROLLERS ............................................................................................................ 38
LIGHTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
I.
WOBBLE BOX .......................................................................................................................................... 38
RUN-UP THE HEADER ........................................................................................................................... 39
MANUALS ................................................................................................................................................ 39
Form # 169078
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Model Year - 2009